It is also the capital of the erstwhile princely state of Sirmaur
under the British and was a largely agricultural town till 1857 when a
foundry for manufacturing agricultural tools was setup here. The foundry
was then taken over by the British East India Company following the
Anglo-Gurkha war and the town played a key role in the Anglo-Sikh and
Anglo-Afghan war.
Climatic Conditions
Due to its moderate
elevation in the Shiwalik hills of the Himalayas, Nahan enjoys a
pleasant climate throughout the year, with sunny summers and chilly
winters. The months from April till June are the hottest with
temperatures upto 38 degrees, but the cool mountain winds make it
habitable. The months from July till late September experience the
maximum rainfalls and a mild drop in the temperature. Winter comes early
in Nahan in mid-October and lasts till late-February. The winters are
mild and pleasant but due to chill waves the temperatures can drop to
freezing point.
Best Time to Visit
While Nahan is a
picturesque hill town and can be visited throughout the year, the best
time to visit is during the months from late-September till mid-November
when the climate is the most pleasant with occasional showers
throughout October.
Attractions/Places to Visit
Being a
historic town and the capital of the erstwhile princely state of
Sirmaur, Nahan is rich in culture and houses several manmade and natural
tourist attractions. Nahan provides a good base for tourists who trek
to the upper reaches of Himachal Pradesh. Being a largely agricultural
town, Nahan houses several potato and ginger farms and peach
plantations. The underground sewerage system in Nahan is also one of the
best in India which keeps the town neat and clean with well planned
streets that are great to walk around.
Villa
Round, Renuka Lake, Mall Road, Hospital Round, Kaisthan Temple,
Jagannath Temple, Shudh Dhar Shiv Mandir, Shiwalik Fossil Park,
Trilokpur Temple and Dhaula Kuan etc. are the various attractions in and
around Nahan.
How to Reach
Nahan is located at a short
distance from the national capital Delhi and is well connected via road
and railways. The nearest domestic air ports are located in Chandigarh,
Dehradun and Shimla which are all well connected with Nahan. The nearest
railway stations are located in the towns of Chandigarh, Kalka and
Yamunanagar. One can get a bus from Delhi, Ambala, Chandigarh, Shimla
and the surrounding towns and hill stations for Nahan.
Distance from Major Cities
1. Ambala – 68 Kilometers
2. Chandigarh – 84 Kilometers
3. Dehradun – 91 Kilometers
4. Shimla – 136 Kilometers
5. Ludhiana – 172 Kilometers
6. Delhi – 262 Kilometers
7. Jaipur – 504 Kilometers
8. Lucknow – 638 Kilometers
9. Indore – 1,145 Kilometers
10. Mumbai – 1,641 Kilometers
11. Ahmedabad – 1,170 Kilometers
12. Kolkata – 1,715 Kilometers
13. Hyderabad – 1,796 Kilometers
14. Bangalore – 2,387 Kilometers
15. Chennai – 2,421 Kilometers
2. Chandigarh – 84 Kilometers
3. Dehradun – 91 Kilometers
4. Shimla – 136 Kilometers
5. Ludhiana – 172 Kilometers
6. Delhi – 262 Kilometers
7. Jaipur – 504 Kilometers
8. Lucknow – 638 Kilometers
9. Indore – 1,145 Kilometers
10. Mumbai – 1,641 Kilometers
11. Ahmedabad – 1,170 Kilometers
12. Kolkata – 1,715 Kilometers
13. Hyderabad – 1,796 Kilometers
14. Bangalore – 2,387 Kilometers
15. Chennai – 2,421 Kilometers
Accommodation and Accessibility
Being
a popular tourist town and the capital of Sirmaur district, Nahan
houses several accommodation facilities from budget lounges to luxury
hotels. Tourists often prefer Nahan as a base for several trekking
expeditions into the Himalayas and the state capital Shimla. Getting
around Nahan is majorly done on foot. The streets in Nahan are clean and
well maintained making them great for casual walks.
