Nahan – Himachal Pradesh

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Nahan is a perfect romantic getaway located away from the buzzing crowd of the city. This quaint little hill station is located in Himachal Pradesh and serves as an ideal holiday destination that lies among the lofty Shivalik range overlooking clean streets, dirt-free roads, and lush green fields.

Nahan has its past spun around several legends and folktales. It was founded in 1621 as a capital by Raja Karan Prakash and it is said that this hilltown derived its name from a sage called Nahar who used to live at the same site where this town stands today. As per another legend, Nahan got its name from an incident where the king was on a hunt to kill a lion and was halted by a saint called Baba Banwari Das who stopped the king yelling ‘Nahar’ which means ‘don’t kill’. The beautiful hilltown is now dotted with temples, verdant gardens, and a manmade lake.

Best Time To Visit

Widely popular for still unexploited by commercialism and trekking, Nahan can be visited any time of the year. The weather during summers remains warm and pleasant while during the winters it gets cold and freezing but each season adds a different charm to the natural beauty of the location. The transitional seasons of spring and autumn are the most preferred seasons for activities like hiking and strolling around the town

History of Nahan

Nahan was founded by Karam Parkash in 1621 AD who ruled the region from 1616 to 1630 AD. Later, Karam Parkash became a spiritual disciple of renowned sage Baba Banwari Dass whose descendants still hold the temple of Jagan-Nath at Nahan

How To Reach Nahan

Nahan is a quaint little hill town in Himachal Pradesh. Although it is a popular travel destination it has no dedicated Airport or Railway Station. The city is equipped with good roads. Cabs and Buses are easily available to reach Nahan. State buses are reasonable and comfortable. Here’s how to reach Nahan.

Nearest metropolitan city. New Delhi
Nearest Airport. Chandigarh Airport
Nearest Railway Station. Kalka Railway Station
Distance from New Delhi. 251 Kms