Surrounded by a sal forest and on the banks of river Yamuna, the historic town of Paonta Sahib (350m) was founded by a tenth sikh guru, Guru Gobind Singh. Paonta Sahib is connected by road. From Renukaji it is 81 km via Nahan and 60 km via Rajban. From Dehradun, it is 44 km. The closest railheads are at Ambala and Dehradun. The nearest airports are at Chandigarh and Dehradun. Taxis/buses are available for Paonta Sahib at all places. HOTEL YAMUNA (Delxue Hotel) Himachal Tourism's Hotel Yamuna has an unparalleled location. It is barely hundred metres from the Gurudwara and overlooks the river. A specious lawn bordered by tall trees gives it considerable charm and character.
Accommodation
All rooms are airy, spacious, decently furnished and have attached baths with running hot and cold water.
Restaurant- Restaurant- Serves Indian, Chinese and Himachal Cuisine,Beer Bar.
Tariff
Double Bed Room Super Deluxe A/C
Rs 1200
Double Bed Room Deluxe A/C
Rs 1000
Double Bed Room Semi Deluxe
Rs 700
Double Bed Room Regular
Rs 500
Double Bed Room Regular
Rs 400
Facilities
CTVs. Room service. Laundry and dry-cleaning arranged. Parking within premises. Taxis arranged.
Place to See
GURUDWARA PAONTA SAHIB: This site was Guru Gobind Singh's home for over four years and it was here that he wrote the Dasam Granth. Within its precincts are the Sri Tlab Asthan where he disbursed salaries and the Sri Dastar Asthan were he judged the turban -tying competitions. At the Kavi Darbar Asthan poetic symposia were held. There is also a memorial to Kalpi Rishi and a museum that displays pens of the Guru and weapons of the time.
YAMUNA TEMPLE: This ancient shrine is immediately below the gurudwara and is dedicated to the goddess Yamuna.
GURUDWARA TIRGARH SAHIB (22 km): This is built on the hillock from where Guru Gobind Singh shot arrows at the enemy.
GURUDWARA BHANGANI SAHIB (23 km): This commemorates Guru Gobind Singh's first battle when he defeated Raja Fateh Sahib and his allies..
SHIVA TEMPLE, PATLIAN (4.5 km): Surrounded by fields and sal trees, the linga in this temple is supposed to be steadily increasing in size.
SHRINE OF BABA GARIB NATH (8 km): Located in a sal forest and with an excellent view of the area, the shrine is revered by childless women.
