Sirmaur
Sirmaur is south-eastern district of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is mostly mountainous and 90% rural. It’s administrative capital is Nahan. One of the more remarkable places in Sirmaur is Shivalik Fossil Park at Suketi, where fossils over 85 million years old have been found. Agriculture with fruit farming is the main occupation with potatoes, garlic, ginger, tomato, apples and peach being the main produce.
Climate and Geography
Total geographical area of Sirmaur district is 224759 Hectares out of which 48682 Hect is forested and 75914 Hect is cultivated. Highest altitude is 3647 m. It lies between Longitude 77° 01’12” to 77°49’40” East and Latitude 30°22’30” to 31°01’20” North. Major rivers flowing through Sirmaur are Yamuna and Giri.
Tourist Attractions in Sirmaur
Nahan (932 m) is district headquarter of Sirmaur district. it was founded in 1621 by Raja Karam Parkash. Villa Round, Military Round and the Hospital Round, offer a good walk around the town with good views. The town palace is another attraction along with it’s garden called Ranital Bagh.
Jaitak Fort ( 1479 m, 30º 36′ north and 77º 24′ east ) is the site of an important battle fought between Gurkhas and the British. The fort was built by Gurkha leader Ranjor Singh Thapa, when he attacked and sacked Nahan in about 1810.
Renuka Ji (660 m) is famous for Renuka lake (circumference 2.4 km) and Prashuram lake. Both have temples near them. It is a popular spot for boating as well as pilgrimage and fairs. More Details.
Haripur Dhar (2687 m, 77º 35′ north and 30º 45′ east ) is famous for ancient temple of Mata Bhangyani Devi, a god sister of Lord Shirgul, the I principal deity of the area, whose seat is at Churdhar. On way to Haripurdhar, Nohradhar is 28 kms and is a base for trekking to Churdhar. There are many trek routes in the valley to Churdhar, like Sailpaw-Dhokhta~Churdhar (7km), Haripurdhar-Churdhar (17), Nohradhar-Churdhar (14km), Sarahan-Churdhar (7 km), Habban-Churdhar (15 km).
Churdhar (3647 m, 30º 52′ north and 77º 32′ east ) or Churchandni (Bangle of Snow) is on is the highest peak in southern Himachal Pradesh. There is a wildlife sanctuary which has some rare herbs, birds and animals. A temple called Chooreshwar Mahadev is a pilgrimage spot during Navrataris.
Paonta Sahib ( 397.7 m, 77º 40′ north and 30º 45′ east) is an important pilgrimage site for Hindus and Sikhs alike. It’s famous for it’s Gurudwara near Yamuna river where Sikh Guru Govind Singh stayed here for about 4 years from 1742 to 1745.
Sarahan (1668 m, 77º 15′ north and 30º 45′ east ) is located on a hill top and commands panoramic view of the plains on one side and that of ChurDhar on the other.
Rajgarh ( 2168 m, 30 37′ and 30 51′ north and 77 15′ and 77 29′ east) is a beautiful valley famous for it’s peaches and other stone fruits and vegetables. More details.
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Circuit Houses and Guest Houses in Sirmaur
Rest House/ Circuit House Location |
PWD Division/ Booking Office |
STD Code |
Phone Number |
|
Distance from Booking Office |
No. of Suites |
Circuit House at Nahan | D.C. Sirmour at Nahan |
01702 |
225025 |
dc-sir-hp@nic.in |
01.00 |
13 (New) 4(old) |
Rest House at Nahan | E.E. Nahan |
01702 |
222260 |
ee-nah-hp@nic.in |
00.50 |
11 |
Rest House at Dadahu | E.E. Nahan |
01702 |
222260 |
ee-nah-hp@nic.in |
35.00 |
5 |
Rest House at Ronhat | E.E. Shillai |
01704 |
278524 |
ee-shi-hp@nic.in |
28.00 |
3 |
Rest House at Shillai | E.E. Shillai |
01704 |
278524 |
ee-shi-hp@nic.in |
01.00 |
6 |
Rest House at Kaffota | E.E. Shillai |
01704 |
278524 |
ee-shi-hp@nic.in |
27.00 |
4 |
Rest House at Jakhna | E.E. Shillai |
01704 |
278524 |
ee-shi-hp@nic.in |
40.00 |
5 |
Rest House at Sataun | E.E. Shillai |
01704 |
278524 |
ee-shi-hp@nic.in |
50.00 |
2 |
Rest House at Sangrah | E.E. Sangrah |
01702 |
248207 |
ee-san-hp@nic.in |
01.00 |
4 |
Rest House at Haripurdhar | E.E. Sangrah |
01702 |
248207 |
ee-san-hp@nic.in |
26.00 |
4 |
Rest House at Ghandoori | E.E. Sangrah |
01702 |
248207 |
ee-san-hp@nic.in |
42.00 |
3 |
Rest House at Nohradhar | E.E. Sangrah |
01702 |
248207 |
ee-san-hp@nic.in |
60.00 |
3 |
Rest House at Paonta | E.E. Paonta |
01704 |
222373 |
ee-pao-hp@nic.in |
Local |
14 |
Rest House at Rajgarh | E.E. Rajgarh |
01799 |
221023 |
ee-raj-hp@nic.in |
Local |
5 |
Rest House at Chandol | E.E. Rajgarh |
01799 |
221023 |
ee-raj-hp@nic.in |
30.00 |
3 |
Rest House at Sarahan | E.E. Rajgarh |
01799 |
221023 |
ee-raj-hp@nic.in |
70.00 |
4 |
Rest House at Bagthan | E.E. Rajgarh |
01799 |
221023 |
ee-raj-hp@nic.in |
80.00 |
4 |