Himachal Pradesh · North India

Renuka Ji & Paonta Sahib travel guide

Himachal’s largest lake and a Yamuna gurdwara

Renuka Ji & Paonta Sahib
Harvinder Chandigarh · CC BY-SA 4.0
Best time
Oct–Apr
How long
1–2 days
Stay a night
₹800–4,500
Food a day
₹250–1,000
Nearest railhead
80 km away
Nearest airport
100 km away

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About Renuka Ji & Paonta Sahib

Sirmaur’s quiet corner — the woman-shaped Renuka lake in a wildlife sanctuary, Parshuram Tal beside it, Guru Gobind Singh’s gurdwara on the Yamuna at Paonta Sahib and the old princely town of Nahan.

Things to do in Renuka Ji & Paonta Sahib

  1. Renuka Lake

    2 h · Free

    Walk or boat around the lake shaped like a reclining woman.

  2. Parshuram Tal & Temple

    30 min · Free

    A small lake and temple to Renuka’s son.

  3. Renuka Wildlife Park

    1 h · ₹30 entry

    Lion safari and deer park in the sanctuary.

  4. Gurdwara Paonta Sahib

    1 h · Free

    Where Guru Gobind Singh lived and wrote, on the Yamuna.

  5. Nahan & Rani Tal

    2 h · Free

    Hilltop town of tanks, palaces and old bazaars.

  6. Churdhar Peak Trek

    10 h · Free

    Shirgul Mahadev at 3,647 m from Nauradhar — usually two days.

Where to stay in Renuka Ji & Paonta Sahib

  • Renuka Ji

    ₹1,500–3,500

    HPTDC hotel by the lake.

  • Nahan

    ₹900–2,500

    Small hotels in the old town.

  • Paonta Sahib

    ₹500–2,500

    Gurdwara sarai and town hotels.

What to eat

  • Gurdwara langar

    street food · veg

    Free langar at Paonta Sahib.

  • Sirmauri asskaliyan

    local dish · veg

    Steamed rice-flour cakes, a festive dish.

Good to know

  • Renuka Ji fair is held in November around Ekadashi.
  • Pair it with Dehradun or Chandigarh — both are about two to three hours away.

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