Department of Education

Headquarter	Nahan 932 m.
Climate	Hot during summers and cold during winters.
Area	2,825 Sq. Km
Population	3,79,695 persons
Density	134 Persons per sq. Km

General Information: Sirmaur state was founded by Raja Rasalu. Sirmaur attained the status of a district, on April 15,1948 when other hill states were integrated to form Himachal.
NAHAN : 932 m. Nahan a small hill town was founded as a capital by Raja Karan Prakash in 1621 AD. This well planned town has a good drainage system having irrigation tanks well designed to store rainwater. It has small gardens, level roads and a big ground in its centre. The ground (Chowgan) is the hub of all social, religious, cultural, recreational and political activities. A well maintained army cantonment is also located here.
Nahan, situated on an isolated ridge of Shivalik Hills is surrounded by Pine forests and shrubs. The Sanskrit meaning of Na+Hun is Invincible. Out of many temples here the famous most is the temple dedicated to Jagan Nath Ji, the royal deity. Festival of Bawan Dwadshi is celebrated with great enthusiasm during the end of the monsoons here. The ceremony is well attended by a large number of devotees.
Access:
Road Solan 88 km, Chandigarh 86 km, Shimla 140 km, Dehradun 96 km, Paonta Sahib 45 km, Renuka 40 km.
Rail Chandigarh 86 km
Accommodation : There are plenty of Govt.Rest Houses and a few private hotels.

Places of Interest:


Renuka : Renuka the largest fresh water lake is a sacred place of pilgrimage as well a picturesque tourist resort. It's shape resembles a human figure hence symbolises the profile of goddess Renukaji, mother of Parshuram and wife of Rishi Jamadagni. Every November a colourful fair is held here in praise of Parshuram. The largest fresh water lake is getting polluted like other lakes There is wild-life sanctuary in its vicinity and an animal safari is also available.	Saketi Fossil Park : The Shivalik Fossil Park at Saketi, a small village 14 km from Nahan is situated on the border of Himachal and Haryana. It is easily approachable from Chandigarh (72 km) and Ambala (86 km). Built in 1974, it is an attraction both for scholars and tourists. Due to the efforts of Geological Survey of India this geological monument has been developed for educating a common man about the rich heritage and mysteries of nature.
Paonta Sahib : 398 m. Prospering as an industrial town on the right bank of river Yamuna at a distance of 45 km from Nahan-Paonta Sahib is sacred town for the Sikhs. Guru Gobind Singh li, the tenth Guru of Sikhs who stayed here from 1684 to 1687 AD completed the major portion of the sacred'Dasam Granth' at this place. A historical gurdwara has been constructed here on the bank of gently flowing river Yamuna. Thousands of devotees assemble here to celebrate Holi and Baisakhi festivals. The two temples, dedicated to Lord Rama and Krishna located here attract Hindu pilgrims. The opposite bank of river Yamuna touches the boundary of the neighbouring state of Uttar Pradesh. There is a great demand for linking this industrial town with a broad gauge railway line. Dehradun (UP) is very close to Paonta.	Chaur Peak (Choor Chandni or Choor Dhar) : 3,647 m. It offers an unhindered view of wonderful landscape, vast meadows, green forests, open valleys and distant habitations from the hill top-a gorgeous pointed peak. There is a Shiva temple and a Sarai located here. As per local legend it was here in Choor Dhar that Lord Hanuman found the'Sanjeevani buti'which was administered to Lakshmana, brother of Lord Rama for his revival. It is trekkers' dream, The trek leads through forests ad slush created by gurgling streams. It is easily accessible from Shimla via Solan-Rajgarh-Nohra near Haripur Dhar or Sainj near Kotkhai or Tiuni. There is a rest house at Nohra. Shillai : Shillai close to the Tons river a tributary of River Yamuna is famous for local deities Shrigul and Gugga and is prominent centre of folk culture.
Trilokpur : Built in 1573 by raja Dip prakash at Trilokpur 23 km from Nahan thistemple dedicated to Mahamaya Bala Sundariji is considered a sacred peeth of north India. Thousands of devotees from himachal and neighbouring states participate inthe annual fairs held during navaratras in the month of April and October.