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Pilgrimage Sites Around Sirmour Retreat, Nahan, Himachal Pradesh

Overlooking the picturesque panorama of Jamta, Sirmour Retreat is a stunning resort surrounded by impenetrable Shivalik range on all sides. A glorious property to stay at, Sirmour Retreat is a luxury resort offering a relaxing stay and a gamut of conveniences to all its guests.

Set in Nahan, the town which is often associated with priests and princes, Sirmour Retreat is in close proximity to numerous religious sites and is often visited by pilgrims from throughout the country, thus making hotel Sirmour Retreat a centric point to visit these local pilgrimages.

1. Baru Sahib Gurudwara: Known locally as the Valley of Divine Peace, Baru Sahib or the land of meditation is a holy place in Himachal Pradesh revered by saints, rishis and sages. It was also honoured by the visit of the tenth Sikh guru, Guru Gobind Singh.

2. Rani Tal (Queen’s lake): Situated in Sirmour district, Rani Tal is now a picnic and leisure spot with a nearby temple dedicated to Goddess Lata Devi and Lord Shiva. The lake with its lush green lawns and crystal clear water was once earmarked for the royal family of Sirmour.

3. Kali Sthan Temple: It’s a famous temple dedicated to Goddess Kali that’s open to devotees all through the week between 06:00 am and 08:00 pm.

4. Pauri Wala: A historical place famous for its Shiv temple, Pauri Wala is considered to be the second stairway to heaven which was built by Ravana, the demon king of Sri Lanka in an attempt to please Lord Shiva and attain immortality. It remains in seclusion all through the year except for the time a fair is organized during Shivratri.

5. Paonta Sahib Gurudwara: A noted Gurudwara in the Sirmour district, it was built in the memory of the tenth Sikh guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Situated 45 kilometers from Nahan, on the banks of the Yamuna River, it was the same place where Guru Gobind Singh Ji wrote the ‘Dasam Granth’, a religious Sikh text.

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6. Churdhar Peak: Churdhar peak is the highest peak in the outer Himalayas and holds immense significance for the people of Himachal and Uttarakhand for its relation to Shirgul Maharaj. According to the Puranas, Shirgul Devta Temple on the summit is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is more than 5000 years old.

7. Mata Bala Sundri Temple: Considered to be the adolescent image of Mata Vaishno Devi, Mata Bala Sundri Temple is situated 24 kilometers away from the hotel Sirmour Retreat Nahan and located at on a hill above Trilokpur village. The famous temple features Indo-Persian style of architecture.