Sirmour District — Renuka Lake, Fossils & Churdhar Gateway

Himachal Pradesh · Oct–Mar (lower), May–Jun (peaks) · 300–3647 m altitude

About Sirmour

Sirmour is Himachal's southernmost and least touristed accessible district. Renuka Lake (HP's largest natural lake) is sacred to Lord Parashurama. The Shivalik fossil park contains million-year-old vertebrate fossils. Churdhar (3,647 m) is the highest peak of the outer Himalayas.

Quick Facts

District HQ

Nahan

Area

2825 km²

Altitude

300–3647 m

Best Season

Oct–Mar (lower), May–Jun (peaks)

Summer Temp

22–40°C

Winter Temp

0–20°C

Nearest Airport

Chandigarh

From Delhi

290 km

Top Places to Visit in Sirmour

Renuka LakeHP's largest lake. Renuka fair in November. Adjoining mini-zoo.
Churdhar Peak3,647 m. Highest peak of outer Himalaya. Shirgul Maharaj temple at top.
Suketi Fossil ParkAsia's first fossil park. Life-size replicas of Shivalik fauna (5–8 million years old).
Paonta SahibHistoric Gurudwara on Yamuna. Guru Gobind Singh wrote here.
Nahan17th-century planned town. Rani Tal garden, Jagannath temple.

Local Food & Cuisine

PatandeSiduBabruGulguleMeetha

Famous For

Renuka Lake FairFossil Park (Asia's first)Churdhar TrekPaonta Sahib

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