Paonta sahib: Surrounded by sal forest and on the

Surrounded by sal forest and on the banks of river Yamuna, the historic town of Paonta Sahib (350m) was founded by the Tenth Sikh guru, Guru Gobind Singh. When only 16 years old, the Guru left Anandpur Sahib and on the invitation of Raja Maidini Prakash of Sirmour, lived at this beautiful spot for over four years. The historic gurudwara commemorates his stay and interestingly the water of the Yamuna fall silent below this which happened at the Guru’s behest. The word Paonta means ‘Space ... Paonta Sahib is holy and sacred town built in the memory of Guru Gobind Singh. Gurudwara and Museum are best places to see in Paonta Sahib . It is located at 45 kms from Dehradun in Himanchal Pradesh state. Paonta Sahib is a town on the banks of Yamuna river associated with Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th Sikh Guru. It is also a base for trekking to Churdhar peak, the highest point of Sirmaur district. Gurudwara Paonta Sahib in the town of Paonta Sahib , Himachal Pradesh, is a revered Sikh shrine of great spiritual, historical, and cultural significance. It is closely associated with Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth Sikh Guru, and is a popular destination for tourists and pilgrims alike.