Things to do in Paonta Sahib, Himachal Pradesh
Paonta Sahib is an industrial city of Himachal Pradesh in India. It is located in the south of Sirmaur district, on National Highway 72 in Kyarda Doon valley.
12 places to visit in and around Paonta Sahib, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
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- 1Kalesar National Park
Kalesar National Park (13,000 acres) and adjacent Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary (13,209 acres are protected areas in Kalesar of Yamunanagar district of Haryana state in India, 46 kilometres from Yamunanagar city, 122 kilometres from Chandigarh.
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 - 3Gurdwara Paonta Sahib
Gurdwara Paonta Sahib is a noted gurdwara in Paonta Sahib, district of Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh.
Wikipedia - 4Renuka 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 - 5Asan Barrage
The Asan Barrage is a barrage in the Uttarakhand-Himachal Pradesh border region in Doon Valley, northern India, situated at the confluence of the Eastern Yamuna Canal and the Asan River and about 11 km from Dakpathar, and 28 km northwest of Dehradun in…
Wikipedia - 6Siddhpeeth Shri Shakumbhari Devi, Saharanpur
Shakumbhari Devi Temple, also known as Siddhpeeth Shri Shakumbhari Devi Temple, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shakumbhari, a form of Parvati associated with nourishment, vegetation and fertility.
Wikipedia - 7Maa 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.
Wikipedia - 8Renuka 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 3214 m.
Wikipedia - 9Lakhwar Dam
Lakhwar-Vyasi Dam project on Yamuna River, includes under-construction Lakhwar Dam and Power Station, Vyasi Dam, Hathiari Power Station and Katapathar Barrage, near the Lakhwar town in Kalsi block of Dehradun district of Uttarakhand in India, for the purpose…
Wikipedia - 10Hathni Kund
Hathni Kund is a location of origin of Western Yamuna Canal in the Indian state of Haryana, built on a raised plinth overlooking the Yamuna River.
Wikipedia - 11Ichari Dam
The Ichari Dam is a concrete gravity dam on the Tons River 13 km north of Dakpathar in Uttarakhand, India. The primary purpose of the dam is hydroelectric power production and it is a run-of-the-river-type.
Wikipedia - 12Ch. Devi Lal Herbal Nature Park
The Ch. Devi Lal Rudraksh Vatika Herbal Nature Park, in short Rudraksh Vatika, is a 184-acre forested wildlife area, wetland and herbal park for the conservation of biodiversity of over 400 endangered ayurvedic medicinal herbs in Shivalik foothills of…
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Paonta Sahib by interest
- Good with kids: Kalesar National Park, Simbalbara National Park, Renuka Sanctuary, Renuka Lake, Hathni Kund
- Temples and places of worship: Gurdwara Paonta Sahib, Siddhpeeth Shri Shakumbhari Devi, Saharanpur, Maa Bhangayani Temple, Haripurdhar
- Nature: lakes, hills and waterfalls: Kalesar National Park, Simbalbara National Park, Renuka Sanctuary, Asan Barrage, Renuka Lake
- Lesser-known places: Hathni Kund, Ichari Dam, Ch. Devi Lal Herbal Nature Park
Grouped by what each place is. Lesser-known places are ones fewer people read about on Wikipedia than most places on this page.
How to reach Paonta Sahib
- No railway station within 40 km.
- Nearest main railway station: Dehradun (DDN), 42 km away.
- Nearest airport: Jolly Grant Airport (DED), 61 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 3-day trip to Paonta Sahib costs
- Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person
- Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 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 Paonta Sahib is not included.
Compare Paonta Sahib with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see | 3 days, mid-range, per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paonta Sahib | – | – | 12 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Vikasnagar | 15 km | Sep–Apr | 6 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Khizri | 19 km | Oct–Mar | 10 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Dakpathar | 18 km | Feb–Jun, Sep–Dec | 8 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Bilaspur | 34 km | Oct–Mar | 8 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
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What are the best places to visit in Paonta Sahib?
The best known are Kalesar National Park, Simbalbara National Park, Gurdwara Paonta Sahib, Renuka Sanctuary, Asan Barrage.
How do I reach Paonta Sahib?
No railway station within 40 km. Nearest main railway station: Dehradun (DDN), 42 km away. Nearest airport: Jolly Grant Airport (DED), 61 km away.
How much does a 3-day trip to Paonta Sahib cost?
Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person; Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person; Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 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 Paonta Sahib is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.