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Paonta Sahib, Himachal Pradesh

Paonta Sahib is an industrial town of Himachal Pradesh in India. It is located in the south of Sirmaur district, on National Highway 72. Paonta Sahib is an important place of worship for Sikhs, hosting a large Gurdwara named Gurudwara Paonta Sahib, on the banks of the river Yamuna.

Places to visit

  • Gurudwara Paonta Sahib: Sikhs in Paonta Sahib frequently visit the revered Gurudwara Paonta Sahib. Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th Sikh guru, is thought to have penned a significant chunk of the Sikhism text known as the "Dasam Granth" or "Book of the Tenth Emperor" here. According to locals, Guru Gobind Singh lived in this area for four years. A tradition states that the guru chose to remain at Paonta Sahib after the horse he was riding came to a stop on its own.

    • Distance:Gurudwara Paonta Sahib is 2.5 kilometers away from Paonta Sahib

  • Assan Lake: The Himachal Pradesh Tourism Department created Assan Lake, a stunning lake that is 4 km away from Paonta Sahib, as a popular tourist destination. Offering recreational amenities for watersports including sailing, rowing, and paddling, it is a well-liked tourist destination.

    • Distance:Assan Lake is 11 kilometers away from Paonta Sahib

  • Dei Ka Mandir: Paonta Sahib sees a lot of people who come to see the historical temple Dei Ka Mandir, which was built by the sister of the former King of Sirmaur. The Hindu god Rama, who is the family deity of Sirmaur's Suryavanshi kings, is honored in this temple. According to Hindu mythology, Rama is regarded as Vishnu's seventh avatar, the god of preservation.

    • Distance:Dei Ka Mandir is 31 kilometers away from Paonta Sahib

How to Reach

Paonta Sahib is located near the border of Himachal Pradesh and Uttaranchal. It is at a distance of 45 km from Dehradun and 174 km from Shimla and is well connected by road to both the capital cities. The nearest airport and nearest railway station are located in Dehradun. One can catch a bus or private taxi from Dehradun to reach Paonta Sahib. Several state-run buses ply regularly from the cities of Himachal Pradesh to Paonta Sahib.

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