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Introduction:
Nahan The historic town Nahan was established on a ridge of Shivalik hills by Raja Karna Prakash in 1621, as his capital city. It is crowned by the 3,647 metres high Choordhar peak. Nahan is a good base for visit short or long treks as well as the other nearby places including Suketi Fossil Park. It has a delightful climate during the year. Nahan is also famous for its Bawan Dwadashi Festival hed every year in month of September. There has three popular waking circuits The Villa round, Hospital round and Military round. Nahan's close proximity to plains makes it an all weather holiday resort.
Attraction in Nahan:
Trilokpur Temple : Trilokpur Temple is built in 1573 by Raja Dip Prakash. This temple situated at a distance of 23 kms. from Nahan and 6 km. away from Kala Amb. Trilokpur is a place of great religious importance. Trilokpur Temple one of the famous Hindu Temples in Himachal Pradesh The Goddess of the Trilokpur Temple resembles stone lingam like Lord Shiva. The temple of the goddess 'Mahamaya Bala Sundri' is quite famous and attracts lakh of pilgrims from all over Northern India. The common god of Goddess Bala Sundari similar the stone lingam of Lord Shiva. A fair is held twice an year during the Navratras in April and October. A large number of Goddess visit this temple and pay their respects to the goddess.
Nahan Town : The beautiful town Nahan was established by Raja Karna Prakash in 1621, as his capital city. It is crowned by the 3,647 metres high Choordhar peak. Nahan's close proximity to plains makes it an all weather holiday resort. Nahan is also famous for its Bawan Dwadashi Festival hed every year in month of September. There has three popular waking circuits The Villa round, Hospital round and Military round.
Giri Nagar : Giri Nagar is located at a distance of 7 kms. from Dhaula Kuan, this town has a power house of 60 MW capacity constructed after diverting the Giri river through a 6 kms. tunnel.
Fact &Figuer :
| Location |
Himachal Pradesh
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| Altitude |
9,32m |
| Discovered in |
1621
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| Main Attraction |
Bhawan Dwadshi
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| Places of Interest |
Nahan Town, Suketi Fossil Park, Trilaukpur temple |
| Best Time To Visit |
December to March |
How To Get There:
Air: Chandigarh airport is the nearest airport to reach Nahan. Its 87-km away from Nahan.
Rail: Ambala is the nearest Railway Station, which is 63-km from Nahan.
Road: Nahan is well connected by road. Regular buses service available from Ambala and Chandigarh.
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