5 Must Visit Places In Nahan

Nahan is a perfect romantic getaway located away from the buzzing crowd of the city. This quaint little hill station is located in Himachal Pradesh and serves as an ideal holiday destination that lies among the lofty Shivalik range overlooking clean streets, dirt-free roads, and lush green fields.

Nahan has its past spun around several legends and folktales. It was founded in 1621 as a capital by Raja Karan Prakash and it is said that this hilltown derived its name from a sage called Nahar who used to live at the same site where this town stands today. As per another legend, Nahan got its name from an incident where the king was on a hunt to kill a lion and was halted by a saint called Baba Banwari Das who stopped the king yelling ‘Nahar’ which means 'don't kill'. The beautiful hilltown is now dotted with temples, verdant gardens, and a manmade lake.

# Renuka Lake

Situated around 38 kilometers away from Nahan, Renuka Lake is the perfect place to visit nature lovers and for the people who are always on the lookout for the solace, it offers. Unlike other lakes in the region that are popular for their natural surroundings and pristine beauty, Renuka Lake is famous for its cultural history.

# Suketi Fossil Park

This theme park is dedicated to life science and fossils. Approximately 21 kilometers away from Nahan, Suketi Fossil Park is a unique and the first one of its kind in Asia that was established on the actual site of fossil discovery.

# Jaitak Fort

Situated on the top of Jaitak Hills, this fort was built in 1810 by Gurkha leader Ranjor Singh Thapa. Situated at a distance of 25 kilometers from Nahan, Jaitak Fort was made by using the material recovered from the Nahan fort after it was ransacked and destroyed.

# Churdhar Peak

A treat for rock climbing and trekking lovers, Churdhar Peak is situated at a height of 3650 meters above sea level and is a 50 kilometers long trek. Surrounded by lush forests and fields, you can reach Churdhar Peak from Sangrah, Dadahu, Gandhuri, Bhawal, and Nauhra.

# Dhaula Kuan

This tourist spot draws a lot of travelers throughout the year. Dhaula Kuan is one of the major tourist attractions in Nahan and is dotted with numerous orchards of mango trees and citrus fruits.