Trilokpur Temple
temple · 45 min from Nahan
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Two days in Nahan — Nahan Fort, Rani Tal and Trilokpur Temple
A two-day Nahan plan: Nahan Fort and Rani Tal on day one, then Trilokpur Temple, a major Sirmaur pilgrimage site built in 1573, on day two. Free copyable plan.
A second day added to the one-day plan, reaching Trilokpur Temple, a Mahamaya Bala Sundari shrine built in 1573 by Raja Dip Prakash. Day one covers the town's own two landmarks — Nahan Fort and Rani Tal — day two leaves town for the proper pilgrimage day trip. See also when to visit and how to reach Nahan.
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Who this is for
Anyone with two full days in Nahan who wants both the town's own landmarks and a genuine day trip to one of Sirmaur district's major pilgrimage sites.
Day by day
Day 1
Nahan Fort and Rani Tal
The town's own two landmarks, both within a short walk of the bus stand.
- 09:00Nahan PalaceThe former Sirmaur royal palace, at the heart of the town Raja Karam Prakash founded in 1621, sacked by Gurkha forces in 1810.
- ↓ 5 min by road · 1 km11:00Ranitaal PondA pond at the centre of town with its own Shiv temple, a favourite evening gathering spot with ducks and cranes often on the water.
Day 2
Trilokpur Temple
The proper day trip out of Nahan — a major Sirmaur pilgrimage site, built in 1573.
- 09:30TrilokpurA Mahamaya Bala Sundari shrine built in 1573 by Raja Dip Prakash, drawing pilgrims from across northern India, with a major fair held twice a year during Navaratri.
Getting there
Nahan is reached from Chandigarh by car or bus — about 86 km and 86 minutes by road. See the hub guide for the full arrival table.
Where to stay
Nahan works as a base for both days — Trilokpur is a round trip, not an overnight move.
Know before you go
- Trilokpur draws especially large crowds during its twice-yearly Navaratri fairs — plan around them unless that's specifically what you're visiting for.
- Start day two reasonably early — Trilokpur alone is about 45 minutes each way by road.
- Jaitak Fort, about 33 minutes from Nahan and reportedly built from Nahan Fort's own recovered material after the 1810 sacking, is a further option for a third day.
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Questions people ask
Is Trilokpur Temple worth the drive from Nahan?
Yes — it's one of Sirmaur district's major pilgrimage sites, a Mahamaya Bala Sundari shrine built in 1573 that draws pilgrims from across northern India. It's about 45 minutes and 23 km from Nahan, a genuine day trip rather than a quick stop.
When is the best time to visit Trilokpur Temple?
Outside the twice-yearly Navaratri fairs, in April and October, if a quieter visit matters — those fairs draw large crowds of devotees from Haryana and Himachal Pradesh alike. Visiting during a fair is the better choice if the festival atmosphere is the draw itself.
Can I add Jaitak Fort to this two-day plan?
It's a further option rather than a built-in stop here — about 33 minutes and 15 km from Nahan, reportedly built from Nahan Fort's own material after Gurkhas sacked it in 1810. Treat it as a third day or a substitute for Trilokpur if the Anglo-Nepalese War history interests you more.