Places Visit In Nahan

Suketi Fossil Park

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It gives people an opportunity to peak into the world of the ancient earth. The park has been built and regulated by the Geological Survey of India and Himachal Pradesh tourism. Many scholars visit the Suketi Fossil Park for research work.

Located within 21 km. from Nahan, the park is nestled on the edge of the Markanda River. The Suketi Fossil Park is famous for its six life- size fibre reinforced plastic (FRP) models of pre-historic animals. The park at present has six sets of life-size models of Stegodonganesa (extinct grand elephant), Sivatherium, Colosschelys Atlas (giant land tortoise and Chelonia), Paramachaerdus (Sabre Toothed tiger), Hexaprotodon-Sivalensis (hippopotamus with six incisors), and Crocodilia.

Within the confines of the park, there is a museum as well, which gives researchers and scientist an opportunity to scrutinize about animals and their surroundings. The park and the museum in the fossil park are well maintained by the horticulture department of Himachal Pradesh. The museum exhibits fossils, models, charts and paintings related to the various aspects of plants and animals.Such tremendous views with quirk models are splendid enough to attract tourists from across the world. The area around the park is converted into a plantation field, where tourists can see beautiful flowers sprouting over the meadows. Plan a trip to Suketi Fossil Park and explore the secrets of the past.

Suketi Fossil Park

Major Attractions:
Skeletons and Fossils of pre-historic animals can be found here
Area:
Nahan Renuka Road, Jamta, Nahan, Himachal Pradesh, India
Best Time to Visit:
Nahan can be visited any time of the year except January when the climate is extremely chilly.
Timings:
9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Tuesday and Public Holidays Closed

At a distance of 21 km from Nahan, it displays lifesize fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) models of prehistoric animals whose fossil skeletons were unearthed here. The park is the first of its kind in Asia to be developed at the actual discovery site of fossils. The Park is located on the left bank of the Markanda River and is approachable by a link road 4 km from highway from Haryana. Located on upper and middle Shiwaliks, consisting mainly of soft sandstone and clay rocks, the park at present has six sets of life-size models, of Stegodon Ganesha, Sivatherium, Hexaprotodon sivalensis, Colossochelys atlas, Paramachairodus and Crocodilia, Mesozoic animals which once thrived in the region.

History

Suketi village in Sirmaur near Nahan is famous for the Suketi Fossil Park. Suketi fossil park is a one hall museum containing a number of fossils of mesozoic era. Suketi Fossil park also includes six lifesize replicas of the animals that once thrived on this land. They include Giant Tortoise, Grand Elephant, Sabre-toothed Tiger, Crocodile and Giraffe.

Situated in upper and middle Shivaliks at a distance of 21 km from Nahan, the Suketi Fossil Park is located on the banks of Markanda River and is linked by a 4 km road from Kala-Amb in Haryana. This park is built on a site from which fossils were actually unearthed and contains one of the world's richest collections of the fossil remains of mammals.Suketi Fossil Park is well known for its six life size fibreglass models of pre-historic animals, whose fossils and skeletons were found at the park. The depicted animals are models of the extinct grand elephant, an extinct genus of giraffe, a hippopotamus with six incisors, a giant land tortoise and cheloni, a Sabre Toothed tiger and Crocodilia all of which once thrived in the region.

Suketi Fossil park houses a museum which contains various fossils, models, charts and paintings related to the various aspects of plants and animals life of the past and present in Shivaliks mountain range. The area surrounding the park has been converted into a plantation field which is maintained by the Horticultural Department and here you can see the flora native to the area at its best. The fact that actual fossils were unearthed from this park makes it frequent wildlife destination for students and scholars undertaking research on the fossil finds.

Trekking

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Trekking ist eine verbreitete Bezeichnung für mehrtägige Wanderungen unter Verzicht auf feste Unterkünfte und mit Zelt, teilweise abseits von Infrastruktur wie Straßen oder Wegen.

Trekking ist zu Fuß als Weitwandern, aber auch als Wanderreiten, mit dem Fahrrad, dem Kanu, Tourenski, Langlaufski oder Schneeschuhen möglich.Trekking in zivilisationsfernen, wenig besiedelten Gebieten wird als Wildnistrekking (engl. wilderness trekking) bezeichnet. Schwierige, meist wissenschaftliche Vorhaben, in der Reisebranche auch für organisierte Wildnisreisen, die so bisher noch nicht unternommen wurden, werden gemeinhin als Expedition bezeichnet.

Trekking als Nutzungsform von Naturschutzgebieten unterliegt den jeweiligen nationalen Ge- und Verboten in Bezug auf Naturschutzgebiet und militärisches Sperrgebiet. Teilweise werden für diese Genehmigungen benötigt, die die Personenanzahl zu einem bestimmten Zeitpunkt in einem Gebiet begrenzen sollen. Manche Gebiete können daher praktisch nur mit Hilfe von Reiseveranstaltern aufgesucht werden. In Mitteleuropa gibt es zum Betreten von Privatbesitz je nach Land unterschiedliche Regelungen. Während in Schottland und Skandinavien das Jedermann-Recht gilt, ist grundsätzlich in den USA, Kanada und Mitteleuropa das Betreten verboten, es sei denn, es wäre erlaubt. Das Prinzip des „Hinterlasse nichts außer deinen Fußspuren und nimm nichts mit außer deinen Eindrücken“ ist in vielen Staaten in restriktiverer Form Gesetz und führt wie am Denali (Mount McKinley) dazu, dass Exkremente wieder mit herausgetragen werden müssen.

Travellers have many options for trekking in Nahan with some really exciting paths. The trek from Nahan to Renukaji, though easy is quite amazing. Churdhar peak also provide for various treks that offers spectacular view from the top.

Jaitak Fort

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Jaitak Fort is situated about 15 km from district headquarters Nahan in District Sirmour in the Himachal Pradesh state of India.

Jaitak Fort is situated about 15 km from district headquarters Nahan in District Sirmour in the Himachal Pradesh state of India.Situated 1479 meters above sea level, fort Jaitak is notable due to its location and affords a view of the surrounding countryside due to its strategic setting.

About 15 km to the north of Nahan, Jamta falls on the Nahan-Dadahu motorable road. An ascent of about 3 km has to be negotiated form Jamta to gain Jaitak. A hill fortress one crowned the Jaitak hill which is a steep ridge of slate and which rises above the Kayarda Dun, 30-36’ north and 77-24’ east, in the Nahan tehsil. The elevation above the sea level is about 1479 m.

Around 22km from Nahan, Jaitak Fort is a historical fort in Sirmour District and perched at a height of around 1479m above the sea level. Nestled amidst the greenery enriched views of the hills, the fort lets one have the birds' eye view of the surrounding areas due to its strategic settings. The best part of travelling to this fort is the drive that passes through the scenic views. One can walk up hill to reach at the fort. The palace found inside the fort is well maintained and nicely talks about the old world charm.

A monumental splendour Jaitak Fort is a hill fortress situated in Jaitak hill of Sirmour District, near Nahan. It was constructed by Ranjor Singh Thapa, the Gurkha leader, when he attacked and sacked Nahan in about AD 1810. The fort was built with materials removed from Nahan Fort and Palace. It commands a fine view of the Sain, Nahan and Dharthi hills. Situated about 15 km to the north of Nahan, Jamta falls on the Nahan-Dadahu motorable road. An ascent of about 3 km has to be negotiated form Jamta to gain Jaitak. The hill castle Jaitak is magnificent due to its location and offers a breathtaking valley view and scenic and impressive majestic surroundings due to its strategic setting. A one hour trek beginning from the Sirmour Retreat passes through greenery enriched scenic views taking us to Jaitak .

History

Jaitak Fort, situated in the Jaitak Hills, is believed to have been built using the material recovered from the destroyed Nahan Fort. The Jaitak Fort was built by the Gurkha leader, Ranjor Singh Thapa, and his brave men in 1810, after attacking and ransacking the Nahan Fort and Palace.

It was here that the most important battle was fought between the British forces and the Gurkhas. From the Gurkhas, Kaji Amar Singh Thapa led the Nepali Army. The battle fought between 26 December 1814 to 15 May 1815. As a result the Nepali Army defeated the British and Sirmour joint army under the leadership of Amar Singh Thapa. 600 soldiers were reported to die in this war.

It is claimed that the Jaitak Fort is has been built using the remnants of the destroyed Nahan Fort. The fort was built in 1810 by the Gurkha leader Ranjor Singh Thapa. It is said that Ranjor Singh Thapa and his army ransacked the Nahan Fort and Palace and built the Jaitak Fort. It is here that the Gurkhas fought against British force. The Nepali Army, led by Kaji Amar Singh Thapa fought bravely and could defeat the British and Sirmour joint army.

Rani Tal

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Rani Tal is a nature's treat that is also known for its royal past. This place with its calm and serene surroundings is ideal for picnic while enjoying a boat ride in lake.

Located in Sirmaur District of Himachal Pradesh, Rani Tal is a wonderful picnic spot or leisure gaming destination for solo travellers as well as for families. It is a sort of relaxing spot for the local people as well as for those who are in Nahan for spending their holidays. There is a garden near the main lake where one can sit freely and relax. The lake is full of different sizes of fishes. There is a fountain inside the garden which adds to the beauty of this amusement destination. The lake also has turtles and one can easily feed both turtles and fishes. There is a small cave which is supposed to be ended at the King's Palace. People believe that the queen used to come and take bath in this pond. It is for this reason the pond got the name Rani Tal. There is small temple dedicated to Goddess Lata Devi. A statue of Lord Shiva is also found at the edge of the pond.

Rani Tal or the Queen's Lake, once a retreat for the royal family of Nahan, is a popular picnic spot. The lake is surrounded by lush green lawns and palm fringed walks. Nearby is a Shiva temple with high domes. This lake is also famous for boating facilities and eating joints.

Dhaula Kuan

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Dhaulakuan or Dhaula Kuan is a small town in the Paonta Sahib tehsil of Sirmour district in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is located between Nahan, one of the tehsils of Sirmour district, and Paonta Sahib. It lies on National Highway 72 between Dehradun and Shimla. It is situated on the foothills between Renuka and Dadahu, another town in Nahan tehsil.

Dhaulakuan is the location of the Hill Agricultural Research and Extension Centre, and the Dhaulakuan Horticulture University of Himachal Pradesh.Several types of oranges are grown there. The fertile paonta valley starts from this place. A little away from Dhaula kuan there is Katasna Devi Temple where Raja Jagat Singh defeated the advancing army of Gulam Quadir rohilla in a great battle. The victory is commemorated in Devi Temple, built in gratitude by Raja.Giri Nagar is situated 5 km from Dhaula Kuan, along the highway from Nahan to Paonta Sahib. Giri Nagar has a power plant with a capacity of 60 MW capacity, constructed after diverting the Giri river through a 6 km tunnel. Electricity produced at the plant is transmitted to the states of Uttar Pradesh and Punjab.Many new industries are being set up in the town.

Dhaula Kuan is a Village in Paonta Sahib Tehsil in Sirmaur District of Himachal Pradesh State, India. It is located 24 KM towards East from District head quarters Nahan. 15 KM from Paonta Sahib. 90 KM from State capital Shimla Dhaula Kuan Pin code is 173001 and postal head office is Nahan . Rampur Bharapur ( 6 KM ) , Majra ( 6 KM ) , Kolar ( 7 KM ) , Misar Wala ( 7 KM ) , Palhori ( 7 KM ) are the nearby Villages to Dhaula Kuan. Dhaula Kuan is surrounded by Nahan Tehsil towards North , Chhachhrauli Tehsil towards South , Bilaspur Tehsil towards west , Sadaura (Part) Tehsil towards west . Nahan , Jagadhri , Yamunanagar , Haibat(Yamuna Nagar) are the near by Cities to Dhaula Kuan.This Place is in the border of the Sirmaur District and Dehradun District. Dehradun District Vikasnagar is East towards this place . It is near to the Uttarakhand State Border.

This spot has a lot of appeal attached to it. One of the major tourist attractions, Dhaula Kuan is packed with numerous orchards housing plants of citrus fruits and mango trees.A fruit canning factory can also be spotted there producing various fruit products like jams, pickles, juices and canned fruits. Apart from sprawling orchards, you will also find a Kastasan Devi temple at some distance. This temple, built by Raja Jagat Singh who defeated the army of Rustam Qadir Rohilla, represents the victory in the battle.

On the road to Paonta Sahib 20 km from Nahan, it is worth while to stop and see a sprawling orchard consisting of citrus plants and mangoes and a fruit canning factory of various kinds of juices, jams, pickles and canned fruits. A little away from Dhaula Kuan is Kastasan Devi temple where Raja Jagat Singh defeated the advancing army of Rustam Qadir Rohilla in a great battle. Their victory is commemorated in the Devi Temple, built in gratitude by the Raja. Dhaula Kuan also has a research station of H.P., KVV where useful research on tropical fruits is carried out.

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This spot has a lot of appeal attached to it. One of the major tourist attractions, Dhaula Kuan is packed with numerous orchards housing plants of citrus fruits and mango trees.A fruit canning factory can also be spotted there producing various fruit products like jams, pickles, juices and canned fruits. Apart from sprawling orchards, you will also find a Kastasan Devi temple at some distance. This temple, built by Raja Jagat Singh who defeated the army of Rustam Qadir Rohilla, represents the victory in the battle.

Renuka Lake

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Renuka lake is in the Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh in India and it is 672 m above the sea level. It is the largest lake in Himachal Pradesh, with a circumference of about 3214 m. This lake was named after the goddess Renuka.

Renuka lake is in the Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh in India and it is 672 m above the sea level. It is the largest lake in Himachal Pradesh, with a circumference of about 3214 m. This lake was named after the goddess Renuka. It is well connected by the road. Boating is available on the lake. A lion safari and a zoo are there at Renuka. It is the site of an annual fair held in November.

The lake is threatened by continuously shrinking size. The silt which is being deposited in the lake is causing a worry to the locals and the administration. The main cause of this is the soil being deposited on the banks, with the rain water and landslides in the nearby mountains. Also the waste of construction material is being dumped into the lake for years, which is a big threat to the environment. Administration and Renuka Vikas Smiti is trying its best to protect the lake. Plastic bags are banned in the entire region.If correct steps are not taken to save the lake timely, it will affect environment and also the business of the locals, which depends upon tourism, attracted by the lake.

History

On the eve of Prabodhini Ekadashi, the Five day long International level Shri Renuka Ji fair begins with the arrival of son Lord Parshuram at Shri Renuka Ji the Lake in Himachal, the home of his divine mother Shri Renuka Ji. During five day fair several lakhs of devotees from all over the country arrives here to witness the holy occasion of divine meeting of Lord Parshum &his mother Renuka Ji .According to Puranas, the Renuka Tirth is considered as birthplace of Lord Parshuram, the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Maharish Jamdagni and his wife Bhagwati Renuka Ji had meditated for long time at a hillock known as Tape Ka Tiba near Renuka lake. With the blessings of Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu fulfilled divine promise and took birth as their son. Sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu and son of Renuka Ji pleased Lord Shiva with the performation of Tapa [high intensity meditation] got a new name Parshuram after getting divine weapon Parshu from Lord Shiva. He has been referred every where in the Shashtras with the popular name Parshuram and not his childhood name Ram, which he got from his parents.

He always supported the cause of good governance where worries of every citizen are addressed judiciously by the rulers. To get people rid of atrocities of cruel rulers Lord Parshuram eliminated 21 times, cruel and atrocious rulers from the earth. He also killed King Sahastrabahu and his Army as King had attacked Tape ka Tiba Ashram in his absence, to get the Kamdhenu cow from Maharishi. After Maharishi pleaded that the Kamdhenu Cow was given him by Lord Indra in trust and he can not breach the trust by passing it to someone else. Shastrabahu killed Maharishi Jamdagni. Lord Parshurams mother Bhagwati Renuka Ji jumped in the Ram Sarovar and took Jal Samadhi. Purans narrates that Ram Sarovar immediately took the shape of a lady and since then it is known as Renuka Ji Lake.

After eliminating Sahashtrabahu in fierce battle he gave a new life to his father with his divine powers and came on the bank of the Lake and prayed his mother to come out of the Lake. Mother responded to his prayers and lord vowed in her feet. She said that she will permanently live in the Lake, but on the request of Lord Parshuram she promised that she will come out of the Lake on the occasion of Devprabodhini Ekadashi every year to meet her son. Bhagwati also promised that people gracing this pious occasion of mothers affection and sons devotion, would be showered with divine blessings .One day advance, on Dashmi the palanquin of Lord Parshuram is brought to Renuka Ji from the ancient temple in Jamu Koti village in traditional procession known a ‘Shobha Yatra’, attended by lakhs of devotees.Saints from every part of country come at Renuka Ji to witness holy and divine assembly of mother and son. The administration has made all the necessary arrangements for peaceful holding the fair. Elaborate security arrangements are made keeping view on terrorist activities.

Churdhar Peak

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Churdhar Sanctuary is located in Sirmour district of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The sanctuary is named after the Churdhar Peak. Churdhar is the highest peak in Sirmour district and is also the highest peak in the outer Himalayas.

Churdhar Peak Trek takes you to the highest peak in the outside Himalayan range.George Everest made his astronomical reading of Himalayan Mountains. Chur-Dhar is also known as Churi-Chandni Dhar (Bangles of snow ridge). The approach to Churdhar summit can be done from three sides. The shortest and most popular one is from Nauradhar in Sirmour district. The peak is surrounded with a 56 square km forest sanctuary, which makes trekking a delightful affair. The trek to Churdhar can be done from May till November, when the snow melts and the trails are accessible. The trek is a steep hike inside a dense Deodar forest, terraced fields and gujjar pasture lands.

The last one hour of the trek is a moraine walk as you leave the forests behind. At the summit, the views are outstanding. On a clear day you can see all the way till Badrinath and Kedarnath, The Gangetic basin, Sutlej River, Shimla, Chail, Kufri, Kasauli & Chakrata.

At a modest elevation of just under 12,000 feet, Churdhar is the highest peak of outside Himalayan range. Very few know that it is from the top of this peakGeorge Everest made his astronomical reading of Himalayan Mountains. Chur-Dhar is also known as Churi-Chandni Dhar (Bangles of snow ridge).This peak is visible from Shimla, Kasauli, Solan & Kufri and retains a streak of snow on its upper ridge throughout the year.

The sanctuary is named after the Churdhar Peak. Churdhar (elevation of 3,647 metres; 11,965 feet) is the highest peak in Sirmour district and is also the highest peak in the outer Himalayas. The peak has a great religious significance for the people of Sirmour, Shimla, Chaupal and Solan of Himachal Pradesh and Dehradun of Uttrakhand. Churdhar is a holy place related with Shri Shirgul Maharaj (Chureshwar Maharaj), a deity widely worshipped in Sirmour and Chaupal. The place can be approached by lots of routes but the main routes are from Nohradhar, Sirmour of 14 km and Sarahan, Chaupal of 8 km.The Churdhar Peak is mentioned in the book, The Great Arc, by John Keay but is referred to as The Chur. It is from this peak that George Everest made many astronomical readings and sightings of the Himalaya mountains around 1834. He was the Surveyor General of India and did the initial survey of the full length of India as well as some very accurate measurements of the earth's curvature.

Simbalwada Wildlife Sanctuary

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Simbalwara Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Sirmour district of Himachal Pradesh. Spread over an area of approximately 19 sq.kms, tadalafil it is located close to Nahan and Paonta sahib.

The wildlife sanctuary is located in the Shivaliks. Simbalwara Wildlife Sanctuary has a typical terrain surface. Glistening streams criss cross the rocky surface of the sanctuary at many places.

It is a perfect place for a nature lover as it offers many picturesque views, vcialis 40mg serene surroundings and diverse variety of flora and fauna. The gushing springs flowing out of the mountains surrounding the place make the sanctuary more attractive in view.

This unmatched wildlife sanctuary is thickly populated with Sal forests. The fauna is diversified into Goral, Sambhars, Cheetal, Barking Deer, Leopard, Wild Boar, Partridges and Red Jungle Fowl. The sanctuary is a home to colorful migratory birds which increase the beauty of the sanctuary by leaps and bounds during the springs.

The sanctuary is a must watch for all the nature lovers as it has many secrets of Mother Nature in its womb. The sanctuary provides good accommodation facilities in and around its area.Best time to visit the sanctuary is from November to March. The sanctuary is well connected by road to all the major cities of country.

The Simbalbara Sanctuary is located in of Sirmour District (Paonta Valley). This area bears dense Sal forests with grassy glades. In the area there is a perennial stream. Simbalbara Forest Rest House is well-connected from Puruwala and provides a beautiful view of the valley. Goral, Sambhar and Chittal are the common animals found here.There are walking trails also in the quiet adjoining forests. Winter is the best season to visit the sanctuary (October–November).Travel and Tourism department of Himachal Pradesh has preserved the sanctuary in its natural form.

Renuka Wildlife Park

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The Renuka Sanctuary is situated in Sirmour district in Himachal Pradesh. The sanctuary is well connected by the network of motorable roads. The total area of the sanctuary is about 4.028 square kilometres. The entire sanctuary is Renuka Reserve Forest and has been declared as Abhayaranya. An area of roughly about 3 square kilometres that lies outside the sanctuary has been declared as a buffer belt

The Renuka Sanctuary is situated in Sirmour district in Himachal Pradesh. The sanctuary is well connected by the network of motorable roads. The total area of the sanctuary is about 4.028 square kilometres. The entire sanctuary is Renuka Reserve Forest and has been declared as Abhayaranya. An area of roughly about 3 square kilometres that lies outside the sanctuary has been declared as a buffer belt.

The area is well recognized by its religious, aesthetic and cultural value. Renuka is an abode of temples of the mother-and-son duo of Renukaji and Lord Parshuram. Mythologically Renukaji is an incarnation of Goddess Durga. She was the wife of Rishi Jamadagni. Parshuram believed to be the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. He was the youngest of the five sons of the couple. It is believed that in order to obey the command of his father, Parshuram had to serve the head of his mother. After killing his mother, he begged his father to prejure life in his mother, for which the Rishi agreed. Renukaji was considered extremely beautiful. Sahastarvahu, the emperor, wanted to marry her and once when Parshuram was away, he killed Rishi Yamdagini and his four sons to marry Renukaji.To escape the clutches of the emperor Renukaji jumped into small pond, known by the name of the Ramsarover at that time, and vanished into it. Ever since the lake is worshiped as Renuka lake.

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The sanctuary falls in the bio-geographical zone IV and biogeographical province IV as per the classification done by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII). According to forest types classification, the area falls under group 5B/C2 i.e. dry mixed deciduous forest and group 5/051 i.e. dry sal forest.The forest bears a mixed crop of Anogeissus, Lucinea, Terminalia, Khair, Shisham, carrie mangos, Cordia and a number of climbers in moist depressions.The fauna includes leopard, samber, spotted deer, barking deer, jackal, hare, jungle cat, palm civet, porcupine, blue jay, black partridge, drongo, hill crow, scarlet minivet, bulbul, common coot, and green pigeon.Renukaji Zoo is the oldest zoo in Himachal Pradesh. It was initially started in 1957 with rescued, stray and deserted wild animals. The first animal brought here was a male spotted deer named Moti. To accommodate the increasing number of animals, an open park was conceived and the park was established in 1983. Black buck and nilgai were brought from Pipli Zoo. A pair of mithun, gifted by Rajiv Gandhi, the Prime Minister of India in 1985, were brought from Arunachal Pradesh and another was brought from Nagaland in 1986. A pair of lions was brought to the zoo from Zunagarh in 1975.The periphery of the area is fenced by inter-channeled chain fence to restrict the illegal entry of villagers to the area. At present the lion safari, zoo, aviary and sanctuary are under control of the administrative control of the Shimla Wildlife Division.

Rajbans/Sirmouri Tal

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However as she was halfway, the treacherous king cut the rope and the damsel fell into the gorge. Her curse saw a widespread flood by the Yamuna sweep across the Kingdom and destroy the region. The ruins of the city still stand tall at Sirmouri Tal however the devastation is clearly visible amongst the ruins.

Thriving legend surround the hills and plains of Himachal wherein the stories of curses and counters are aplenty. The old ruins Rajbans tell a scintillating story of treachery, guile and deceitfulness wherein the King promised a courtesan, half his kingdom in case she could cross the Yamuna river gorge on a rope, which she did and demanded her prize. Thereupon the king extended his offer by offering his full kingdom if she could dance her way back, which is exactly what the dancer did.

Rajban is small town near Paonta Sahib in the Sirmaur district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.RajBan, as the name suggests in Hindi, to be the 'Ban' (Vann or Jungle/ Forest) of Raja. Rajban is home to one of the oldest cement factory (CCI) in Himachal. It is located on the river bank, where river Tohns and river Giri converge. Rajban is a very small town with a dense forest adjacent to it and the high steep hills can be seen easily from the landscapes of the Rajban town.Basically Rajban is known for the central Governments establishment there known as Cement Corporation of India. Its quite a very large unit area wise and employing up to 500 workers working in the establishment. This industrial establishment has developed a good residential colony nearby the plant known as C.C.I Rajaban Colony for its employees. It has good facilities for them like hospital, school, small parks and a large playground within the boundaries of the colony. Earlier Kendriya Vidyalaya was there for the education of employees children but with the span of time the school has been changed and now Doon Valley School is providing education in that premises. The river giri flows nearby the rajban town which flowing thorough it meets Yamuna river making it bigger in size in Paonta Sahib. Nearby places of rajban town are Sirmour, Nahan, Sataun, Paonta Sahib, Muglowala, Gondpur Industrial Area, Saalwala, Renuka, Kamrao, and Shillai.

Sirmour (Sirmouri Tal or Rajban)is an interesting place with enriched history. They are ruins of an old city which is said to be loaded with curses and intriguing tales of betrayal, craftiness, and treachery attached to it.Rajban has always been a favourite point for neighbouring people to spend Dusshera Durga Puja and other festivals of the year. Holy temple La Devi also attracts a number of pilgrims throughout the year because of its vicinity and faith. With the setting up of Defence Research and Development Organisation ,Rajban so seeing much advancements and an upgraded hub to find jobs at the sector.