Things to do in Nahan, Himachal Pradesh
Nahan is a town located in the Sirmaur district of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It serves as the administrative headquarters of Sirmaur district.
8 places to visit in and around Nahan, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
- 1Trilokpur Temple
Trilokpur is a Hindu temple site in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is located on an hillock about 24 km south-west of Nahan at an elevation of about 430 m.
Wikipedia - 2Simbalbara National Park
Simbalbara National Park is a national park in India, located in the Kiyarda Dun valley of Sirmour District, Himachal Pradesh, along its border with Haryana. It is also known as Col.
Wikipedia - 3Jaitak Fort
Jaitak Fort is situated about 15 km from district headquarters Nahan in Sirmaur district in the state of Himachal Pradesh in India.
Wikipedia - 4Lohgarh
Lohgarh is a city in the Bilaspur tehsil in the state of Haryana in India. It was the capital of the First Sikh State under Banda Singh Bahadur from 1710 to 1716.
Wikipedia - 5Renuka Lake
Renuka lake is in the Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh in India and it is 672 m above sea level. It is the largest lake in Himachal Pradesh, with a circumference of about 3,214 m.
Wikipedia - 6Renuka Sanctuary
The Renuka Sanctuary is a nature sanctuary. It is situated in Sirmour district in Himachal Pradesh and is connected to a network of roads.
Wikipedia - 7Shivalik Fossil Park
Shivalik Fossil Park, also known as the Suketi Fossil Park, is a protected paleontological site in Suketi in Sirmaur district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.
Wikipedia - 8Maa Bhangayani Temple, Haripurdhar
Maa Bhangayani is known to be the most powerful goddess of Himachal Pradesh's Sirmour district. According to the legends, Shirgul Maharaj was imprisoned by a Mughal king of that time who was frightened by Maharaj's spiritual powers.
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Nahan by interest
- Good with kids: Simbalbara National Park, Renuka Lake, Renuka Sanctuary, Shivalik Fossil Park
- Temples and places of worship: Trilokpur Temple, Maa Bhangayani Temple, Haripurdhar
- History: forts, palaces and monuments: Jaitak Fort, Lohgarh
- Nature: lakes, hills and waterfalls: Simbalbara National Park, Renuka Lake, Renuka Sanctuary, Shivalik Fossil Park
- Lesser-known places: Renuka Sanctuary, Maa Bhangayani Temple, Haripurdhar
Grouped by what each place is. Lesser-known places are ones fewer people read about on Wikipedia than most places on this page.
Best time to visit Nahan
Best weather: Oct–Apr.
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Pleasant | 12°C | 40 mm |
| Feb | Pleasant | 14°C | 48 mm |
| Mar | Pleasant | 19°C | 40 mm |
| Apr | Pleasant | 25°C | 33 mm |
| May | Hot | 30°C | 43 mm |
| Jun | Hot | 30°C | 171 mm |
| Jul | Rainy | 28°C | 378 mm |
| Aug | Rainy | 26°C | 381 mm |
| Sep | Rainy | 24°C | 183 mm |
| Oct | Pleasant | 21°C | 19 mm |
| Nov | Pleasant | 17°C | 6 mm |
| Dec | Pleasant | 13°C | 12 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Nahan
- No railway station within 40 km.
- Nearest main railway station: Chandigarh Junction (CDG), 48 km away.
- Nearest airport: Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), 50 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 2-day trip to Nahan costs
- Budget: about ₹1,800–₹3,500 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹4,300–₹8,300 per person
- Comfort: about ₹9,500–₹18,000 per person
A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Nahan is not included.
Compare Nahan with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see | 3 days, mid-range, per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nahan | – | Oct–Apr | 8 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Morni | 25 km | Feb–May, Sep–Nov | 8 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Bilaspur | 28 km | Oct–Mar | 8 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Rajgarh | 32 km | Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov | 8 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Khizri | 34 km | Oct–Mar | 12 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
Distances in a straight line from Nahan; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
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Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in Nahan?
The best known are Trilokpur Temple, Simbalbara National Park, Jaitak Fort, Lohgarh, Renuka Lake.
When is the best time to visit Nahan?
Best weather: Oct–Apr.
How do I reach Nahan?
No railway station within 40 km. Nearest main railway station: Chandigarh Junction (CDG), 48 km away. Nearest airport: Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), 50 km away.
How much does a 2-day trip to Nahan cost?
Budget: about ₹1,800–₹3,500 per person; Mid-range: about ₹4,300–₹8,300 per person; Comfort: about ₹9,500–₹18,000 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Nahan is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.