Paonta Sahib: The historic gurudwara comemorates his
stay and interestingly the water of the Yamuna fall slient below this which
happened at the Guru's behest. He world Oaonta space for foothold.
Surrounded by a sal forest and on the banks of river Yamuna, the histroic town
of paonta Sahib (398) was founded by the tenth sikh guru, Guru Govinda singh.
When only 16years old, the Guru left Anandpur Sahib and on the invitation of
Raja Maidini Prakash of Sirmour, lived at this beautiful spot for over 4 years.
Places of Interest in Paonta
Sahib: Gurudwara Paonta
Sahib, Yamuna Temple, Gurudwara Tigarh Sahib, Gurudwara Bhangani Sahib, Shiva
Temple, Patlian, Shrine of Baba Gasrib Nath, Ram Temple, Gurudwara Shegarh Sahib,
Simbalwara Wildlife Sanctuary, Nagnauna Temple, Fossil Park, Katasan Devi Temple,
Nahan, Balasundari Temple.
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Climate in Paonta Sahib: In winter, the temperature can drop to freezing
point when heavy woolens are required. The summer tempetaure are mild and light
wollens/cottons are recommended.
How to Reach Paonta Sahib: Paonta sahib is connected by road. From renukaji
it is 81km via Nahan and 60km via rajaban, From Dehradun it is 44km the closest
railheads are at Ambala and Dehredun. The nearest airports are at Chandigarh
and Deradun. Tais buses are available for paonta sahib at all places.