Renuka Ji is a beautiful place situated in Sirmaur district in Himachal Pradesh. It is 315 Kms from Delhi. It is a secluded place in the lap of nature. There are not many activities to perform here, but is a place where you can spend few days in peace. The place has two lakes - one called Renuka Lake and other smaller one called Parashuram Taal. You can also do boating in the Bigger lake i.e. Renuka Ji Lake. It is the largest lake in Himachal Pradesh, with a circumference of about 3214 m. It also has temples of Renuka Ji, Lord Parshuram and all the incarnations of Lord Vishnu. It is a peaceful place in the midst of beautiful nature.
The place has history behind it. Renuka Ji was the mother of Lord Parshuram. Renuka ji has taken Jal Samdhi in this lake. I am not giving the detailed story. It can be referred here
Wikipedia Page on Renuka Ji
How to reach:
There here are two routes from Delhi, both approximately 350-km. The first route is:
New Delhi is via Shahabad, Naraingarh, Kala Amb, and Nahan to Renuka.
The second route begins in Delhi and goes via Pipli, Yamunagar to Renuka.
The Distance between Nahan and Paonta is 45-km; between Nahan and Renuka is 35-Km; and between Paonta and Renuka is 58-km. Saketi is a fossil park and is about 22-km from Nahan.
Where to stay:
Hotel Renuka is HImachal Torurim Hotel situated on the Bank of Renuka Ji Lake. It is a Ok type hotel, but the location of it is magnificent.
The tariff for the same is given below:
It serves only Vegetarian food as Non Veg is not allowed because of religious nature of place.
Here is the link of Himachal PRadesh Tourism site, from where you can do online booking:
http://hptdc.gov.in/custsw/viewuser8_hot.asp?dest=018
View of lake from hotel
The Renuka Hotel
Rotis and other food stuff to feed Mahasheer Fish in the lake
Parshuram Taal
Parshuram Temple
Lord Vishnu Temple
The Hotel Renuka
Dinning Area
Mahasheer Fishes in the Lake
Another View of Lake
There is a circular road around the lake. Morning walk along it is wonderful. In the way you will find small zoo with few Deers and one Lion and 3-4 lioness, sloth beer and one Panter. At one time this was the breeding point of Lions and they were kept in open. Safari use to go inside the Park to view them in there natural habitat. But all has stopped now and they are confined to cages only.
Feeding fishes is considered holy and its a joy when you see hundreds of fish gather near you. There are some old and big Turtles in the lake as well. They will come near you when you feed them. But beware of monkeys who are ready to snatch everything from your hands and specially the eatables.
The place has history behind it. Renuka Ji was the mother of Lord Parshuram. Renuka ji has taken Jal Samdhi in this lake. I am not giving the detailed story. It can be referred here
Wikipedia Page on Renuka Ji
How to reach:
There here are two routes from Delhi, both approximately 350-km. The first route is:
New Delhi is via Shahabad, Naraingarh, Kala Amb, and Nahan to Renuka.
The second route begins in Delhi and goes via Pipli, Yamunagar to Renuka.
The Distance between Nahan and Paonta is 45-km; between Nahan and Renuka is 35-Km; and between Paonta and Renuka is 58-km. Saketi is a fossil park and is about 22-km from Nahan.
Where to stay:
Hotel Renuka is HImachal Torurim Hotel situated on the Bank of Renuka Ji Lake. It is a Ok type hotel, but the location of it is magnificent.
The tariff for the same is given below:
| Renuka Suite A/C (DBR) | 2000 | ||||||||||||||||
| Double Bed Room Cozy Deluxe A/C | 1500 | ||||||||||||||||
| Double Bed Room Deluxe | 1300 | ||||||||||||||||
| Double Bed Room Regular | 1000 |
It serves only Vegetarian food as Non Veg is not allowed because of religious nature of place.
Here is the link of Himachal PRadesh Tourism site, from where you can do online booking:
http://hptdc.gov.in/custsw/viewuser8_hot.asp?dest=018
View of lake from hotel
Another View of Lake
There is a circular road around the lake. Morning walk along it is wonderful. In the way you will find small zoo with few Deers and one Lion and 3-4 lioness, sloth beer and one Panter. At one time this was the breeding point of Lions and they were kept in open. Safari use to go inside the Park to view them in there natural habitat. But all has stopped now and they are confined to cages only.
Feeding fishes is considered holy and its a joy when you see hundreds of fish gather near you. There are some old and big Turtles in the lake as well. They will come near you when you feed them. But beware of monkeys who are ready to snatch everything from your hands and specially the eatables.
