Sirmaur And Its Famous Places

Sirmaur:- 

Sirmaur is largely mountainous and villager place, a large number of its population living in villages. Sirmaur was founded by Raja Rasaloo of Jaisalmer in 1090. Its towns include Nahan , Paonta Sahib and Suketi. Sirmaur known for the Shivalik Fossil Park where fossils are very old, Indian geography has been says these fossils are  85 million years old. Sirmaur also famous for Renuka lake. Renuka fair, held with much fanfare around the scenic lake in November, is the largest festive gathering of Sirmaur. Bishu, a spring festival, brings together the community to hold Nati folk dances and compete at Thoda, a unique archery game. Sirmaur has six tehsils namely Nahan, Renuka, Shillai, Pachhad Rajgarh and Paonta Sahib. Population of Sirmaur is 458,593 and the Literacy rate of Sirmaur is 79.89%. It is situated 112km from Chandigarh and 251km from Delhi.  

Famous places in sirmaur:-

Renuka lake

Renuka Lake is the largest lake in Himachal Pradesh. it is 672 m above the sea level covering a circumference of  3214 m. famous for their untouched beauty and its cultural and historical connection.you  can enjoy boating. Visitors are often amused by water animals like turtles and a variety of fish making a sudden appearance in the lake. Renuka Lake is located at a distance of 37 km from Nahan and 60 km from Paonta Sahib. Its believed that Lord Parshurams mother Bhagwati Renuka Ji jumped in the Ram Sarovar and took Jal Samadhi and in present time this sarover called Renuka lake. There is also a mini zoo here where many rescued, stray wild animals are kept.
Churdhar

Churdhar peak in Sirmaur is one of the highest Peak of Shivalik ranges rising to 3,647 meters is a trekkers delight. Peaks around Badrinath and Kedarnath can be seen from here. On the time of winter Churdhar has covered by heavy snowfall. Walking through the wildlife sanctuary, you also see spectacular monal, Himachal’s state bird,  koklass and kaleej pheasants. It is situated 69km from the main sirmaur.

Haripurdhar

Haripurdhar is a very beautiful place in Sirmaur. This town was once the capital of Sirmour Kingdom and is now a small town with great natural beauty.  there are Bhangayani famous temples in the valley. Devi Bhangayani is held to be a relative of Shirgul Maharaj, the presiding deity at Churdhar peak. This town is at an altitude of 2500 m above sea level. It is located at a distance of  63km from sirmaur.

Trilokpur

Trilokpur is a temple site in sirmaur, India, located on an isolated hillock about 24 of Nahan. At Trilokpur is the temple of goddess Mahamaya Bala Sundri that has about 84 bells hanging at the entrance which show the beautiful childhood image of Goddess Durga. The second  Temple in trilokpur area dedicated to Bhagwati Lalita Devi, is situated on a hillock  at a distance of 3 km from Bala Sundry temple. Navratri fairs held twice a year Navratras are a big festival when many pilgrims visit the temple.

 
Suketi Fossil Park

Suketi Fossil park also known as Shivalik Fossil park. The park has a display of the fossil finds and an open-air exhibition of six life-sized fiberglass models of extinct mammals and also see some 2.5 million years old Dinosaurs spanning.  The park has been built and regulated by the Geological Survey of India and Himachal Pradesh tourism.

Nahan

Nahan is the headquarters of the Sirmaur District. Nahan was founded by Raja Karan Prakash in 1621, Nahan was the capital of a proud royal house. The rich heritage and culture of Nahan has temples, gardens, a palace and other important historical monuments scattered around town. Naham famous for rani lake, jaitak fort. Nahan is situated 133 km from Shimla and 84 km from Chandigarh.

Himachal Pradesh District Una

Una

Una is borderline of Himachal its shares his border with the Hoshiarpur and Rupnagar district of Punjab and Kangra, Hamirpur and Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh. On the 1st September 1972 the Himachal Pradesh Govt.  was convert the Kangra district into three districts namely Una, Hamirpur and Kangra. The famous places of Una are ‘Chintpurni’ Goddess temple, Dera Baba Barbhag Singh, Dera Baba Rudru, Joggi Panga, Dharamshala Mahanta, Dhunsar Mahadev Temple Talmehra, Shivbari Temple Gagret and Mini Secretariat. Population of Una is 521,057 And the Literacy rate of una is  86.53%. There are 5 tehsils and 7 sub tehsils namely Una, Amb,Bangana, Ghanari, Haroli and sub-tehsils Kaloh, Mehatpur Basdehra, Bihrukalan, Jol, Dulehar, Ispur, Bharwain. Una is a very hot place in Himachal highest temperature in una is 48 degree Celsius in summer and winter is also very cold.  The most famous place in una is Mata chintpurni temple this temple situated 53km from main Una and 108 km from Chandigarh and 339km from Delhi.

Famous places in Una

Mata chintpurni temple

Chintpurni is one of the  51 Shakti Peethas located on the Solah Singh Mountain Range. For calm down of Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu cut the burning body of Maa Sati into 51 pieces and these pieces were spread over various places in the Indian land, And this place one of 51 Shakti peethas. It is believed that Sati's head fell at this place so that's why this Shakti peetha is most important in 51 Shakti Peethas. Some of the famous fairs celebrated at this temple are the Navratri fair in july, October and March-April. The temple is located 3 km away from Bharwain and 1.5 km from the Chintpurni Bus Stand.

Pong dam

Pong dam is also known as Maharana Pratap Sagar and pong Reservoir and beas dam built in 1975  is an earth-fill embankment dam on the Beas River in the state of Himachal Pradesh. The dam is at a height of 450 m and is spread across 45,000 hectares of land. This area is also home to wildlife sanctuary which contains various birds and animals. Some of the important animals and birds that can be spotted at this wildlife sanctuary are sambar, barking deer, peacock, parrots, leopards, and wild boars.

Gurdwara of Dera Baba Bharbhag Singh

Gurdwara of Dera Baba Bharbhag Singh is very famous gurudwara in Una gurudwara was established by Saint Baba Bharbhag Singh, who dedicated the Gurdwara to the son of Baba Ramsingh. Thousands of Sikhs throng this place every year to take the blessings of Baba Bharbhag Singh- a saint who made this Gurudwara which was earlier known as Dera. Every year Hola Mohalla Fair is organized between the months of February and March for honoring Bharbhag Singh Ji. It is located 40 km away from Una.

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Most beautiful hill station in Himachal Pradesh District Chamba

Chamba

Chamba is a very beautiful hill station in Himachal  Pradesh Dalhousie, Khajjhiar and Churah Valley are popular hill stations for northern Indian people. Chamba located on the coast of river Ravi at an distance of 996 meters. Chamba was established by king Sahil Varman in 10th Century. Chamba is known for its scenic attractions, gleaming streams, lakes, grasslands, and lush deodar forests It touches the fringe of the Shivaliks. It is situated 273 km from Mandi, 332 km from Chandigarh and 583 km from Delhi. Chamba has 7 tehsils  There are 5 tehsils and 7 sub tehsils  namely Una, Amb, Bangana, Ghanari, Haroli and sub-tehsils Kaloh chamba, Chowari, Churah, Dalhousie, Bharmour, Pangi, Salooni. Population of Chamba is 519,080 and  Literacy rate of Chamba is 73.19%. There are various temples like Akhand Chandi, Bansi Gopal Temple, Champavati Temple, Chamunda Devi Temple, Hari Rai Temple, Laxmi Narayan temple. Chamba mostly famous for Minjar Fair this fair held in the month of August. The Minjar festival is a kind of an honor ceremony to the god of rain and a prayer for a good harvest the fair is a credit to Raja Sahil Verman, who ruled the state in the 10th century A.D.

Famous places in Chamba
  Lakshmi Narayan Temple 

Lakshmi Narayan temple is very oldest and largest temple in Chamba this temple built by Raja Sahil Verma in around the 11th century. Lakshmi Narayan temple has six total temples all dedicated to either Lord Shiva or Lord Vishnu the main idol of Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiv is made up of unusual marble. It is very easy to reach temple because it is situated at a walking distance from the chaugan ground 550 mtr from the main Chamba.

Manimahesh lake

Manimahesh lake is a high altitude lake surface area of the lake is 4,190m(13,750 ft). Manimahesh lake is also known as Dal lake. It is situated close to the Manimahesh Kailash peak Mansarovar Lake is the next religious place of this lake and Mansarover lake is located in Tibet. There is a marble image dedicated to the Lord in the brink that is also called chaumukha. Manimahesh yatra held every year during the, corresponding to the Gregorian month of August or September and this yatra is supported by the Government of Himachal Pradesh. The glacial Manimahesh lake has its sources in the melted snow water from nearby peaks and the ice begins to melt by the end of June, then it breaks into diverse small streams.

Himachal Emporium, Rang mahal

   
Kind Umed Singh made this place in 18th century  but later Raj Sri Singh- the king of same dynasty repaired the Rang Mahal in 1860. If you are handcraft lover then must be go there because in rang mahal all things created by hands Over the years, the Rang Mahal has become a government property now its become an emporium which is popular as a famous shopping destination for beautiful hand-made goods this is just like a small shopping mall.the  visiting time of rang mahal 10 AM to 1 PM and 2 PM to 5 PM and Sunday is closed for visitors.

Chamera Lake

Chamera lake is a mystic lake situated in Dalhousie it makes a perfect getaway with friends and family to spend a day or have a picnic. There is also a  dam that's name is Chamera dam the lake and the dam is a companion to each other and add to the view. The dam received continual supply from river Ravi. The lake also facilitates boating which is a very popular activity in the region.

Vajreshwari Temple

  Vajreshari goddess also known as goddess of lightning, Goddess Vajreshwari is believed to be an appearance of Goddess Parvati. It is also known as Bajreshwari temple. This temple made in the  traditional Shikhara style of architecture. The temple  is an immaculate fusion of spectacular carvings, intricate woodwork and delicate stonework.  This temple is located at the end of Jansali Bazaar in Chamba. Every year there organized a fair  in the  honour of Goddess Vajreshwari, held on Amavasya in the month of March.

Chamunda Devi Temple     

  

Chamunda Devi Temple is located in a top of spur of Shah Madar range mountain and adverse to the Chamba town.This temple is 700 years old  built by Raja  Umed singh in 1762. Situated on the banks of river Baner, the temple is dedicated to Goddess Kali. For access this temple you take a 400 steps or take a 3km long concrete road from Chamba. Back side of temple  has a cave-like structure which is believed to be the symbol of Lord Shiva and a stone Phallaceae is kept to mark the dominion.

Bhuri Singh Museum 

Bhuri Singh Museum was established on 14 September 1908 in the honor of Raja Buri Singh. Bhuri Singh Museum is located in close proximity to Chaugan town of Chamba. There are the popular Basholi and Kangra style paintings showing scenes from the Ramayana and the Bhagavata Purana. There are so many old things it includes rich collections of items like carved doors from the old palaces, copper plate grants, frescoes, miniature paintings, and many other items of the historical period. Bhuri Singh museum opens only from 10 AM to 5 PM. 

Khajjiar

Khajjiar is the most beautiful place in Chamba in 1992, Mr. Willy T. Blazer called this place mini SwitzerlandAnd show this place on the tourism map. Khajjiar is located 22Km from Chamba and 24 km from Dalhousie. Khajjiar was famous for its green lush beauty and its some tourist point. Kalatop Khajjiar Sanctuary this place is famous for its forest animal and and trekking. In which you see many varieties of animals and birds. Khajji Nag temple is temple is very old and historical, Khajj nag temple belongs to 12th century AD. this temple also known as Golden devi temple because the dome of this temple is golden. Khajjiar Lake is the most beautiful and attractive place in Khajjiar this lake is very small in size but the surrounded area of this lake fully with grass so it's also called grassland area of this grassland is very big and on this grassland there are no tree.  On the time of winter this place is fully with snow and that's view is most lookable. Every year there come so many tourists to see the mini Switzerland.

Dalhousie

Himachal Pradesh is the most popular hill station in the World and there are so many  tourists places Dalhousie is one of them. Dalhousie mountain is very near to Dhauladhar mountain range. Dalhousie is located 53km from Chamba and 24 Km from Khajjiar. There are so many famous places in Dalhousie is St. John's Church,  Garam Sadak, St. Francis' Church but the most  famous place is satdhara Falls. Satdhara falls means seven springs, and the water of this falls is decreased skin diseases because water of this falls is very clean and pure. Surrounded area of this falls is full of Green pine trees.
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Choti Kashi of Himachal Pradesh Mandi

Mandi

Raja  Ajbar Sen built this city in 1527 but on 15 April 1948 Mandi was assembled with the takeover of two princely states Mandi State and Suket State. This day is also celebrated as a Himachal day because on that day Himachal Pradesh was established. It is situated 145km from Shimla, 183km from Chandigarh, and 418k from Delhi. Mandi is very famous as the name of Choti Kashi because  Mandi has an 81 temple, however in Kashi only 80 temples. The population of mandi is 26,422 and the Literacy rate of males and females in mandi is 83.5%. Mandi has 7 tehsils and 9 sub-tehsils namely  Karsog, Sunder-Nagar, Sadar Mandi, Sarkaghat, Thunag, Joginder Nagar, Chachyot and sub tehsils  Ladbharol, Padher, Sandhole, Dharmpur, Baldwara, Nihri, Kotli, Aut, Bali Chowki. There is also an IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) college in Kamand city of mandi. Mandi Shivaratri fair is also very popular in India and the world. Mandi is also famous for its temples like Kamrunag, Shikari Devi, Bhutnath temple, Mamleshwar Mahadev, etc.

 Famous places in Mandi

     Kamrunag

Kamrunag is the name of a place but there is also one temple that names Kamrunag temple. Kamrunag is also famous for its lake it is believed that there are gold, money, silver. The height of Kamrunag is 3334m from main road Kamrunag temple prevaricate on the Mandi-Karsog road. It is situated 212km from Chandigarh and 39km from Mandi. Every year on the dated 14 and 15 June there celebrate a fair, and thousands of people come here to pray.

Traveling Experience of Kamrunag 

Kamrunag is a very famous place in India, and I am very lucky because of this temple only 50 Km from my home. I travel to this place so many times and every time I got a different experience and now I share my experience with you. I started my journey with my family from Bakhrot( Bakhrot is a small town of Karsog tehsil) in my personal vehicle and we reach the Rohanda station just in 1 and a half hours then after we walk on Kamrunag way.  On this day so many people come to Kamrunag because we go on 14 June and this day every year there is a very big fair so that's why thousands of people come to this place. when we start to walk in this way then we see thousands of people on this temple way, not even Indian there are also foreign people on this way. 

Prashar Lake

The lake is located at a height of 2730 m above sea level with deep and clear water. It is situated about 50 km from Mandi. There is also a Prashar temple and cover by a small mountain. It is believed that Sage Prashar meditated on the banks of this lake so it's known as Prashar lake. It is also known as the bird's eye as when seen from above it affinity the same. It is believed that the temple was built in the thirteenth century and legend has it was built by a baby from a single tree.


Shikari Devi Temple

Shikari Devi temple is about 90.5km from Mandi and 21 km from Karsog. The height of Kamrunag is 3359mtr. Above the sea level Being the highest peak of Mandi District, it is also called the Crown of Mandi. Shikari Devi temple way is full of the forest but on the top of this mountain, there is not even a single tree. Shikari Devi temple is a roofless temple but on the time of winters, no snow is spotted in temple premises when the entire region around this temple is covered up to several feet of snow. Visitors can trek to shikari from Chindi, Karsog, Janjehli through different trek routes.

 Bhutnath temple

Bhutnath temple is established in 1527AD by Ajbar sen this temple is dedicated to lord shiva with stone carvings. Bhutnath temple is located in the main street of the town center of the mandi. There is a tradition of Raj Madhav Rao, the deity who ruled the Mandi state, visiting the temple, and offer prayers before starting the procession of Maha Shivratri Fair along-with all the visiting hill deities.

Rewalsar

Rewalsar is situated 22km from Mandi, there is one lake that names Rewalsar lake this lake also known as Tso Pema Lotus Lake. This lake is one of the most famous lakes in Himachal Pradesh and a very attractive place for tourists. It is a sacred spot for Hindus, Sikhs, and Buddhists. This lake is full of thousands of fish and there are so many monkeys around the lake. In Rewalsar you also see Zoo this zoo is full of many animals. There are also temples of Buddhists, Hindu, and Sikhs and on the top of Rewalsar mountain, there is a temple of Naina Devi. In Himachal, there are two Naina Devi temple one in Bilaspur and 2nd one in Rewalsar.On the way to Naina Devi temple, you also see ground caves.

    Barot

 

Barot village comes in serene valleys of mandi it is situated 66 km from Mandi. This place developed in the 1920s for Shanan Hydel Project this project work on the Uhl river. You also see a few fish farms over around the Uhl river. Barot is a part of Nargu Wildlife sanctuary, the home of many animals like goral, Himalayan black bear, and Pheasants. Barot village is very small in size but this village store wealth of beauty. Barot is a very peaceful place you never find this type of place in the world. So you must go to Barot and feel nature.

 


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First planned hill town of the Himachal Pradesh District Bilaspur

Bilaspur is  founded in 1663. In 7th century Bilaspur was the capital of a state,also known as
Kahlur. Bilaspur is the first planned hill town of the country. Bilaspur is famous for Bhakra
Nangal Dam, Gobind Sagar lake, Shri Naina Devi Ji Temple, koldam and kandrour bridge and in Barmana city of Bilaspur  there are a one big ACC cement factory. These all places are very famous in Himachal and also in India. Bilaspur is home of some endangered animals like Panther, Chausinga, Sambar, Hyena, Sloth bear, Nilgai, and wild boar. Population of Bilaspur is 13,654 and literacy rate  of bilaspur male literacy is 90.93% and female literacy rate is 77.22%. Bilaspur has six tehsils  namely Ghumarwin, Bilaspur sadar, Naina devi, Bharari, Jhanduta, Namhol.

Himalayan pyramids of Himachal Pradesh District Kangra

Kangra is a very crowded district of Himachal Pradesh. The total population of the Kangra district is 1,510,075. It is also known as the Himalayan pyramids. Kangra district has the largest number of villages as comparing another district of Himachal Pradesh Ghamand Chand was very strong ruler of Kangra and he also repair the fort of Kangra. Gender ratio of Kangra is 1013 females/1000 males and literacy rate of kangra is 86.49%.Kangra has 21 tehsils namely  Dharamsala, Baijnath, Baroh, Dhira, Dera Gopipur, Fatehpur, Harchakian, Jaisinghpur, Indora, Jawali, Jaswan, Jawalamukhi, Khundian,Kangra, Multhan, Nagrota Bagwan, Nurpur,  Palampur, Rakkar, Shahpur, Thural. Kangra district is also known for its attractive tourist destinations. Dharamsala, Palampur, Baijnath, Jawalamukhi, and Masroor are the famous places of Kangra.

Himachal Pradesh veer bhumi Hamirpur

Hamirpur:- In 1972 Hamirpur carved out from Kangra District. Hamirpur cover 1,118 square

kilometers area of Himachal. Hamirpur was built by Raja Hamir Chand and he was the famous

ruler of Hamirpur. The population of Hamirpur is 454,768. In Hamirpur is 5 division and 10 tehsils. Tehsils namely Hamirpur Sadar, Nadaun, Badsar, Tauni Devi, Bhoranj, Dhatwal ( Bijhari), Galore,Sujanpur, Kangoo (Sub Tehsil), Bhota (Sub Tehsil).It is also known as veer bhumi because of its maximum people in the army. It is the most educated district in Himachal Pradesh the literacy rate of Hamirpur is 88.15 percent. There are 5 sub divisions {sub division Hamirpur, sub division Barsar, sub division.