nahan

Nahan is a town and the district headquarters of Sirmaur district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Located in the lower Shivalik Hills, it functions as an administrative and commercial center for the region. The town is near Renuka Lake, the largest natural lake in Himachal Pradesh, and the Renuka Wildlife Sanctuary, which protects a variety of flora and fauna.

Historically, Nahan was part of the princely state of Sirmur and developed as a local trading center in the hills. The area features historic structures such as a hill fort and temples. Nearby Suketi Fossil Park, an open-air museum, preserves Miocene-era vertebrate fossils from the Siwalik Hills and is a notable paleontological site.

The economy is largely based on agriculture and horticulture, with crops such as apples, maize, and potatoes. Small-scale industries, trade, and services support the town, while the surrounding district contains educational institutions and markets that serve residents and visitors.

Nahan is connected by road to Shimla and other towns in Himachal Pradesh. The nearest railway links are at Kalka and Solan, with air access from Shimla or Dehradun. The town serves as a gateway for visitors to Renuka Lake and nearby natural and historical sites.

Notable sites in and around Nahan include Renuka Lake, Renuka Wildlife Sanctuary, Suketi Fossil Park, and Nahan Fort.