The presentation highlights the history of Anandpur Sahib, the heritage associated with it and the initiatives by Anandpur Sahib Heritage Foundation to protect and promote the most sacred city for the Sikhs.

1. Anandpur Sahib
The Holy City of Bliss
A Global Destination
Presentation by Sodhi Vikram Singh
Anandpur Sahib Heritage Foundation

2. Anandpur Sahib - The Holy City of Bliss
Nestled in the picturesque lower reaches of the Himalayas, and bordered by the Sutlej
river to its southwest, Anandpur Sahib, is one of the foremost sacred religious sites of
the Sikhs. Located just 80 kms from Chandigarh.

3. Anandpur Sahib - The Holy City of Bliss
The ninth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur founded Anandpur Sahib in 1665 on the land purchased
by him from the Dowager Rani Champa of Bilaspur on the site of a tiny hamlet Makhowal.
It was at Anandpur Sahib that a delegation of Kashmiri Pandits were to beseech Guru Tegh Bahadur
Sahib to protect the Hindu Dharma from the forcible conversions of the perverse Mughal ruler of
Delhi, Aurangzeb. Prompting the Guru to proceed to Delhi to deter the emperor from his prosecution
of the Hindus. On his refusal to convert to Islam the emperor ordered the beheading of the Guru on
the site at which the Gurudwara Sisganj Sahib stands today, in old Delhi. Thus leading to the ultimate
sacrifice of the Guru in his principled stand to protect freedom of religion.

4. Anandpur Sahib - The Holy City of Bliss
Anandpur Sahib was home to the 10th Guru of the Sikhs, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
It was on the day of Baisakhi in the year 1699, that Sri Guru Gobind Singh baptised the Panj Pyaras at
the site where Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib stands today. Establishing the Khalsa Panth for the protection
of the weak & downtrodden masses of Hindustan

5. Anandpur Sahib - The Holy City of Bliss
At Anandpur Sahib, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji was to prepare the Khalsa for the
struggles in facing the imperial armies of the Mughals.
He was to build Five Kilas or Forts namely Anandgarh, Holgarh, Lohgarh, Taragarh &
Fatehgarh from which his small but valiant force of horsemen of the Khalsa were to
gallop onto the hills & plains of the Punjab not only to safeguard its territory but to
uphold righteousness in every sense.

6. Anandpur Sahib-The Holy City of Bliss
Fascination for horses has always been an undeniable aspect of the Sikh
persona. Love for the horse & horsemanship are an integral part of the
folklore of the Punjab. The Sikh Gurus promoted this love for the horse
into the psyche of the Sikh Martial traditions.

7. Anandpur Sahib-The Holy City of Bliss
1699-1999
In the year 1999, on Baishakhi day, the birth of the Khalsa was celebrated with
much fanfare on completion of 300 years of the Khalsa Panth at Anandpur Sahib.

8. Anandpur Sahib-The Holy City of Bliss
Anandpur Sahib is home to a number of historic Gurudwaras associated with
the lives of the 9th & 10Th Gurus of the Sikhs. Pilgrims & visitors from all over
the world pay homage at these historic Gurudwaras.

9. Anandpur Sahib-The Holy City of Bliss
Pilgrims & visitors are mesmerised by the spiritual atmosphere of Anandpur Sahib.
Gurbani & Shabad Kirtan pervades the entire town with a spiritual glow. At Holla
Mohalla all night divans are observed with traditional Thadi Jathas singing ballads of the
heroic deeds of Martyrs of the Sikh faith who gave countless sacrifices to ensure the
freedoms that we take for granted today.

10. Anandpur Sahib-The Holy City of Bliss
This historic town of Anandpur Sahib, deeply associated with the religious
traditions and history of the Sikhs, is situated in Ropar district of Punjab.

11. Virasat-e-Khalsa
The Khalsa Heritage Memorial Complex popularly known as Virasat-e-Khalsa, is a
landmark modern structure that has been built in Anandpur Sahib.
The Museum that took 13 years to build has placed Anandpur Sahib on the world
map and subsequently been recognised internationally.

12. Virasat-e-Khalsa
This Museum of international standards, designed by renowned Israeli
architect Moshe Safdie was inaugurated on November 25, 2011 and
opened to the public on November 27, 2011.

13. Virasat-e-Khalsa
The events that led to the birth of Sikhism and finally the Khalsa Panth are
highlighted here.

14. Holla Mohalla - Anandpur Sahib
The festival of Holla Mohalla is celebrated to coincide with the festival of Holi.
As many as 1 million pilgrims & visitors from all over the Punjab start
converging on the holy towns of Kiratpur Sahib & Anandpur Sahib from a week
before Holi. Maximum attendance at Anandpur Sahib is observed from 2 days
before Holi, to the day after Holi when the Mohalla or traditional sports day of
the Nihang Dals is celebrated.

15. Holla Mohalla
Proud Nihang Horsemen on beautifully decorated
horses get ready to display their skills at the Charan
Ganga stadium at Anandpur Sahib

16. Holla Mohalla
The Mohalla celebrations kick off with martial arts displays as traditional Nihang warriors
treat visitors & pilgrims to impromptu exhibitions of individual prowess with weapons of
old, keeping alive a skill that would not have survived, but for the patronage that it enjoys
from the Sikh masses.

17. Holla Mohalla
At the Holla Mohalla fair one can observe at
close quarters the tradition of ‘Langar’ or the
community kitchen .
Different sikh congregations vie with each
other to attract pilgrims & visitors to their
langars. All are welcome irrespective of caste,
creed, religion or station in life.
This tradition of sharing ones bounty with
strangers is integral to Sikh philosophy,
enduring traditions & hospitality.

18. Holla Mohalla
Guru Gobind Singh Ji
chose the Holi festival in
1701 as an appropriate
occasion to test the
military preparedness of
the emerging Khalsa
Panth and named this
festival as 'Holla Mohalla‘.

19. Holla Mohalla
Holla Mohalla has grown
into a huge fair and attracts
people from all over the
country and the world to
participate in this festival of
colour & spirituality at
Anandpur Sahib.

20. Holla Mohalla
At the Holla Mohalla celebrations visitors can observe a variety of unusual scenes
such as a Nihang Baba or Chieftain watching the martial arts displays.
A Nihang warrior being photographed against a painted backdrop of his beloved
guru.
Nihang Warriors showcase their traditional skill in the art of Archery etc.

21. Nihang horsemen in full gallop showcase their tent pegging & equestrian skills.

22. Mission of the Anandpur Sahib Heritage Foundation
To promote Anandpur Sahib as a global destination by focusing on its history & heritage
and generate opportunities for economic development and growth.

23. Some Objectives of the Anandpur Sahib Heritage Foundation
1. To develop tourism related facilities & infrastructure.
2. To build museums that preserve & present our heritage.
3. Setting up assisted living facilities for the old & aging.
4. To promote cultural activities
5. Setting up sports academies especially horsemanship & martial arts.

24. Holla Mohalla the next Pushkar
Pushkar Anandpur Sahib
Pushkar is a small town in the Ajmer district of Rajasthan.
One of the oldest existing cities of India, it stands on the
shore of Pushkar Lake. The name Pushkar in Sanskrit means
blue lotus flower.
The Pushkar fair is held on Kartik Poornima-the full moon in
the month of October–November as per Hindu calendar.
According to legend, on this day God Brahma sprung up
the Pushkar Lake, which makes it a religious centre also and
so numerous people take a dip in the sacred waters of the
lake.
The annual Pushkar Fair, or Pushkar ka Mela, is one of the
world's largest five-day camel and livestock fairs, which has
grown into a major tourist attraction.
Other local highlights are competitions such as the camel
race, "matka phod", "longest moustache", “bridal
competition". Unique events like camel & horse dances are
also held during the mela. All the above draw thousands of
tourists to the banks of the Pushkar Lake where the fair takes
place.
Anandpur, which literally means the ‘City of Bliss’ is situated
on one of the lower spurs of the Shivalik Hills of the mighty
Himalayas in Ropar District of Punjab, Anandpur stands on
the banks of River Sutlej
Anandpur was founded in 1665 by the 9th Sikh Guru- Shri
Guru Teg Bahadur on Land purchased from the Dowager Rani
Champa of Bilaspur. It was later the home of the 10th Guru
Shri Guru Gobind Singh. It was at Anandpur that Guru Gobind
Singh founded the Khalsa and chose the Panj Piare (Five
beloved ones) on Baisakhi day in the year 1699.
It is therefore one of the supremely important historical and
religious centers of the Sikhs and it has since been reverently
called Anandpur Sahib
Holla Mohalla or Holla takes place on the first of the lunar
month of Chet, which usually falls in March during Holi, the
festival of colours which marks the season of spring.
The Guru made Holla Mohalla an occasion for the Khalsa to
Showcase their Martial skills in preparedness to fight the
Tyranny of the Mughal Empire.
The first Holla Mohalla at Anandpur was held on 22
February, 1701 in an open ground near Holgarh, a Fort across
the rivulet Charan Ganga, northwest of Anandpur Sahib.

25. Holla Mohalla the next Pushkar
Pushkar Anandpur Sahib
Camel safari, Village safari, Theme dinner at sand dunes,
Ballooning, visits to Fort and palaces such as to Man Mahal,
Pushkar: Man Mahal and temples in Pushkar are other
attractions during the mela
Pushkar is said to have over 500 temples (80 are large and
the rest are small).
Pushkar has the only Brahma temple in the world
A large artificial lake Anna Sagar is also situated close to
Pushkar
Out of 52 ghats used by pilgrims to take a holy bath in the
lake, ten important ghats on the periphery of the lake, which
have other contiguous ghats adjoining them, have also been
declared as 'Monuments of National Importance'.
The nearest airport from Pushkar is Sanganer
Airport at Jaipur. It is well connected with all the major cities
in India. Pushkar is also well-connected by road and rail to
other parts of the state and outside.
Lacs of Sikhs from across the country and abroad descend
on the small town during the Holla Mohalla
The Nihang Singhs are the descendents of Guru Gobind
Singh's army, and are known for their martial skills. At the
Mohalla, they display their skill at tent-pegging, sword
wielding, jousting and other war-like sports. Their proficiency
at horseback-riding and archery also attracts huge crowds to
witness these daredevil acts.
The event concludes with a long, military-style procession
near Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib, one of the five seats of
temporal authority of the Sikhs
Langars – community kitchens are functional and people can
have their meals in any of the many langars at Anandpur
Sahib free of cost during the festival.
A masterpiece of rich Sikh culture and religious history, the
Virasat-e-Khalsa Museum, is one of Punjab’s most diverse
and exciting urban centers that has put Anandpur Sahib on
the global map.
There are many places of tourist interest close to Anandpur
Sahib such as Kiratpur Sahib about 10 km away, which is
associated with most of the Sikh Gurus like Guru Nanak Dev,
Guru Hargobind etc. The significance of this place for Sikhs is
like ‘Haridwar’ for Hindus.

26. Holla Mohalla the next Pushkar
Pushkar Anandpur Sahib
Other places of tourist attraction close to Pushkar are
Ajmer, Jaipur, Ranthambor, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Udaipur,
Bharatpur. Mount Abu, Jaisalmer and Delhi
Bhavai, Chari, Jhoomar are folk dances of the region, which
are performed during the Pushkar fair. Puppet shows, tales of
gallantry sung by the bards and the poets enchant the
audiences with the vibrant folk traditions of the region
Pushkar is an ‘only-vegetarian’ foods town. It has many
outlets for traditional sweets and savouries
Guru ka Lahore known for the wedding of 10th Guru Gobind
Singh with Mata Jito Ji is about 10kms away.
The famous shrine of Naina Devi, where legend has it the
Sage Vashistha Meditated & preformed the posterities & the
Maharishi Balmiki is reported to have composed the great
epic Ramayana. Considered as one of the fifty-one Shakti
Peeths is situated about 12 kms away on a hill top in Bilaspur
District of Himachal Pradesh.
Bhakra Nangal dam which is Asia's second highest dam and
world's highest straight gravity concrete dam is 35 kms away.
The Gobind Sagar (lake) which is the reservoir offers boating
excursion in pristine water.
Ropar a small town 40kms away is famous for its museum
that houses the findings of Archeological Survey of India (ASI)
and the historic Ropar town which is reported to be one of
the oldest towns with a very advanced civilization similar to
the 'Harappa and Mohenjodaro' Indus Valley Civilization and
having traces of six civilizations.
Amritsar where the Golden temple is situated, princely
states such as Patiala, Kapurthala, Nabha & Nalagarh etc. are
within easy driving distance.

27. Pushkar Anandpur Sahib
Also other Tourist centers such as Dharamshala – Home to the
Dalai Lama, Pragpur- a heritage Village, Taragarh Palace, Kullu &
Manali, Shimla etc. are easily accessible by road and rail. Some
cities are also connected with domestic airports ie: Gaggal for
Dharamshala, Bunter for Kullu & Manali, Amritsar, Shimla &
Chandigarh each have there own airport in close proximity to
Anandpur Sahib
The man made Maharana Pratap Sagar (Lake) is situated about
83 km. away from Anandpur Sahib. Is a big sanctuary for a variety
of migratory birds including Ducks from Siberia It helps to maintain
the water level and to channelize the flow of River Beas by the
Beas-Sutlej link which was accomplished in 1976.
In October and November, when the water level of the reservoir
is high, a series of regattas are also organised by the Tourism and
Civil Aviation department. Water-skiing, sailing, kayaking and water
scooter racing are popular water sports activities during this period.
Ferry rides and water sports like speed boating too are other water
sport here.
As the River Sutlej flows through Anandpur Sahib, the place also
provides various options for developing water related adventure
tourism
Eco-tourism, hiking, nature walks can also be developed here
The tented camps will offer accommodation & cuisine to cater to
International clientele. Folk dances such Bangra, Gidda, Folk Music
will entertain the visitors.

28. Holla Mohalla Exhibition – An Enduring Celebration -I
The Anandpur Sahib Heritage Foundation in association with“Gallery Dravidam”, a
Bangalore based art gallery held an exhibition of the works of two renowned South
Indian artists-Suresh Muthukulam (Painter), Cop Shiva (Photographer).This exhibition,
held at the India Habitat Center, New Delhi, from 21-24 Feb, 2014 was inaugurated by
Shimati Gursharan Kaur, wife of former Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, showcased
the universal appeal of the Punjabi Sikh festival of Holla Mohalla at Anandpur Sahib as
seen through the eyes of 2 South Indian artists.

29. Holla Mohalla Exhibition – An Enduring Celebration -I
The exhibition, a curtain raiser for the events being planned at the Holla
Mohalla at Anandpur Sahib was widely attended & extensively covered by
the media. The resultant press coverage has created wider awareness for the
heritage & history of the holy town of Anandpur Sahib.

30. Holla Mohalla Exhibition – An Enduring Celebration - II
The Anandpur Sahib Heritage Foundation organised the first ever art exhibition at the
world class exhibition hall of Virasat e Khalsa. This exhibition ’Holla Mohalla’ – An
Enduring Celebration-II was held from 03-20 July 2014. This display was visited by over
100,000 people & was inaugurated by Shri Sohan Singh Thandal Minister of Tourism &
Culture, Govt. of Punjab.

31. Holla Mohalla Exhibition – An Enduring Celebration – II
During the inauguration programme for the exhibition, a rendition of Sufi
music by Barkat Ali Khan of the Patiala Gharana was organised by the
Anandpur Sahib Heritage Foundation at the Virasat e Khalsa auditorium
followed by Hi Tea for the invited public of Anandpur Sahib.

32. Holla Mohalla – An Enduring Celebration
S.Suresh Kumar, popularly known as artist Suresh Muthukulam, was born
in 1971 in a Central Travancore hamlet Muthukulam in the Alappuzha
district of Kerala.
Suresh Muthukulam is trained in the traditional mural style of painting
and in recent years has expressed contemporary themes using traditional
motifs.
Suresh Muthukulam is head of murals department at Vastu Vidya
Gurukulam, Aranmula, under the State Government of Kerala. Suresh’s
work has been widely exhibited & well received in India & overseas
On the invitation of the Anandpur Sahib Heritage Foundation in March
2013 Suresh Muthukulam has interpreted Holla Mohalla at Anandpur
Sahib in his distinctive artistic style, presenting a unique sensibility that
transcends cultures & boundaries.

33. Holla Mohalla – An Enduring Celebration
Shivaraju BS, alias Cop Shiva, a farmer who became a Police Constable turned
Photographer is a Bangalore based photographer.
Cop Shiva is interested in documenting life around and represent the spirit of our times.
Exhibitions “ARTiculate 2011”, Pratham UK & Saffronart, Round House, London, UK.
“In search of Gandhi”, curated by Suresh Jayaram, show as part of Sethusamudram-Indo
+ Sri Lanka project, 2011 at Red dot Gallery, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
“Behind the scene” curated by Surekha at 1Shanthiroad studio/gallery,2010
“Body/Politics” curated by Suresh Jayaram at 1 Shanthiroad studio/gallery, Dec 2010.
Current projects: Documenting urban spaces- an archival project that focuses on
Bangalore city and changing identities.
On the invitation of the Anandpur Sahib Heritage Foundation in March 2013, Cop Shiva
has interpreted the Holla Mohalla festival in Anandpur Sahib through his unique artistic
sensibilities.

34. Holla Mohalla Exhibition– An Enduring Celebration III
Glen Cove Gurudwara, Long Island, New York, USA – 10 August 2014 from 10.00
am to 3.00 pm The exhibition of Holla Mohalla – An Enduring Celebration III was
shown at the Hall of the Gurudwara premises & visited by the Sangat in large
numbers

35. Holla Mohalla Exhibition – An Enduring Celebration III
San Jose Gurudwara, San Francisco, California, USA – 17 August 2014 from
11.00 am to 4.00 pm The exhibition of paintings & photographs of Holla
Mohalla – An Enduring Celebration III was shown at the Hall of the Gurudwara
premises & visited by the Sangat in large numbers

36. The Relevance of Anandpur Sahib - A Panel Discussion
The Nehru Centre, London, United Kingdom – 04 September 2014 from 4.00 – 6.00 pm. A
panel discussion on ‘Relevance of Anandpur Sahib’ was held at the Nehru Centre at which
the speakers included Sodhi Vikram Singh – Anandpur Sahib Heritage Foundation, Gurinder
Singh Mann – Sikh Scholar UK, Ms Astrid Harrison – Photographer UK, Ms Nabanita Sarkar –
Media Personality UK- Moderator

37. Polo at Anandpur Sahib
The inaugural ‘Sodhi Kishan Singh
Memorial Polo Cup’ was organised
from 17-20 March 2014 by Sodhi
Vikram Singh of Anandpur Sahib,
himself a polo player of international
repute having played polo all over the
world including the UK, USA, Brunei,
Malaysia, Singapore, Malta, Spain,
France, Germany, Italy, Argentina,
Colombia, Venezuela, Mexico,
Dominican Republic, Jamaica,
Barbados, Hawaii etc.

38. Polo at Anandpur Sahib
The ‘Sodhi Kishan Singh Memorial
Polo Cup’ was played over 4 days
during the Holla Mohalla celebration
& drew large crowds of the horse
loving public of rural Punjab.

39. Polo at Anandpur Sahib
The Arena Polo Tournament organised by the Anandpur Sahib Heritage
Foundation during the Holla Mohalla celebrations added to the festivities &
held the large crowds captivated by the display of daring horsemanship.
The 3 teams of Anandpur Sahib, Jaipur & Delhi clashed for the Silver Trophy
of the ‘Sodhi Kishan Singh Memorial Polo Cup’. The Tournament was closely
contested with the Anandpur Polo Team led by Sodhi Vikram Singh
emerging victorious in the dying seconds of the Final match played on 17
March 2014.

40. Accommodation in Anandpur Sahib – Holla Mohalla
Sodhi Vikram Singh of Anandpur Sahib in collaboration with Aagman India Camps
organised a Luxury Tented Camp during Holla Mohalla 2014. The Camp was the first
attempt at providing modern conveniences & comfortable accommodation during Holla
Mohalla in Anandpur Sahib. Set amidst natural surroundings at the foothills of the
Himalayas

41. Accommodation in Anandpur Sahib – Holla Mohalla
The Luxury Tented Camp was fully booked & well received by the public. The camp
location allowed easy walking access to the Mela & was set up adjoining the fast
flowing Bhakra Nangal canal, below the picturesque hills of Naina Devi. Guests were
entertained by Folk artists, singing ballads in praise of the Gurus & Martyrs of the Sikh
faith. The experience of Holla Mohalla was ‘a once in a lifetime experience,’ in the
words of a guest…

42. Royal Jodhpur Camps at Holla Mohalla
For the 2015 Holla Mohalla celebrations, Sodhi Vikram Singh of Anandpur Sahib has also
invited His Highness the Maharaja of Jodhpur Gaj Singh II to set up the Royal Jodhpur
Luxury Tented Camps in Anandpur Sahib. The Luxury Tented Camp will have modern
conveniences similar to Luxury Tents installed by the Maharaja at the camel fairs in
Pushkar & at other locations all over India.

43. Royal Jodhpur Camps at Holla Mohalla
Conceptual Look for the Royal Jodhpur Style Luxury Tented Accommodation at the
Holla Mohalla Festival at Anandpur Sahib from 2-7 March 2015

44. Harmony Magazine May 2014

45. India Today Travel Plus Magazine June 2014

46. India Today Travel Plus Magazine June 2014

47. Outlook Magazine April 2014

48. Outlook Magazine April 2014

51. The Anandpur Sahib Heritage Foundation proposes to commission
documentary films created out of images and clippings from archives of
Anandpur Sahib and its related festivals and fairs to be shown at events
in India & overseas.

53. Place of Tourist Interest in proximity of Anandpur Sahib

54. The famous shrine of Naina Devi, where legend has it the Sage Vashistha
Meditated & preformed the posterities & the Maharishi Balmiki is reported to
have composed the great epic Ramayana. Considered as one of the fifty-one
Shakti Peeths is situated about 12 kms from Anandpur Sahib on a hill top in
Bilaspur District of Himachal Pradesh.
Naina Devi

55. There are many places of tourist interest close to Anandpur
Sahib such as Kiratpur Sahib about 10 km away, which is
associated with most of the Sikh Gurus like Guru Nanak Dev,
Guru Hargobind etc. The significance of this place for Sikhs is like
'Haridwar' for Hindus. Kiratpur Sahib

56. Guru Ka Lahore
Guru ka Lahore known for the wedding of 10th Guru Gobind Singh with
Mata Jito is about 10kms away from Anandpur Sahib.

57. Gurudwara Bhabour Sahib
Gurudwara Bhabour Sahib is situated on a picturesque hilltop overlooking the Satluj
river reservoir in Nangal City of Ropar Distt. It was here that Guru Gobind
Singh came at the invitation of Raja Rattan Rai, staying for several months &
composed the "Chaupai Sahib" Paath while sitting on the banks of river Satluj.
This was amongst the happiest times of Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s life when he had time
to enjoy hunting and writing poetry in praise of God. Distance from Anandpur Sahib
is about 24 Kms

58. Bhakra Nangal dam which is Asia's
second highest dam and world's highest
straight gravity concrete dam.. The
majestic 741 ft (226 m) high dam is
constructed across river Sutlej, The
Gobind Sagar (lake) which is the
reservoir offers boating excursion in
pristine water. Distance is approx 35
kms from Anandpur Sahib
Bhakra Nangal

59. The Golden temple is situated in Amritsar. Other places of tourist interest are Maharaja
Ranjit Singh's Ram Bagh Gardens, Kothe Da Mela, Durgiana Temple, Jallianwalan Bagh
etc. Princely states such as Patiala, Kapurthala & Nabha etc. are within easy driving
distance. The distance between Anandpur Sahib and Amritsar is three- hour drive of
approx 180 kms.
Amritsar

60. The High snow clad Dhauladhar ranges form a magnificent backdrop to
the hill resort of Dharamsala. This is the principal township of Kangra
district. With dense pine and deodar forests, numerous streams, cool
healthy air, attractive surroundings and the nearby snowline,
Dharamsala has everything for a perfect holiday. The headquarters of
His Holiness the Dalai Lama are at Mcleodsganj in upper Dharamsala.
Distance from Anandpur Sahib is about 162 Kms.
Dharamshala

61. This once summer capital of the British is now the seat of administration of
the Himachal Pradesh state government. Dotted with many temples and
palaces, Shimla is also known for its buildings styled in Tudor Ethan and neo-
Gothic architecture from the colonial era.
Owing to its scenic terrain, the legendary mountain biking race MTB
Himalaya, which began in 2005 is held in Shimla.
Some other places of interest are The Mall, Christ Church, Jakhu Hill, Shimla
State Museum, Summer Hill, Annandale, Tara Devi, Mashobra, Kufri,
Naldehra, Chail, Tattapani etc. Shimla is about 127 kms from Anandpur Sahib
Simla

62. According to legend, the seventh incarnation Manu's ark came to
rest on a hill side and the place was named Manali (2050 m) after
him. Manali arose as a place of breath - taking natural beauty after
the great deluge - Pralaya and life began here once again.
High snow-capped mountains, deep gorges, thick forests, fields of
wild flowers, small picturesque hamlets and fruit laden orchards
make Manali a great holiday destination. Manali is about 249 kms
from Anandpur Sahib
Manali

63. Anandpur Sahib Heritage Foundation
Contact us at:
Anandpur Sahib Heritage Foundation,
Anandpur House, W-10A/15 Western Avenue,
Sainik Farms, New Delhi 110062, INDIA
at Anandpur Sahib:
Kila Havelli Neelhi Sarkar, Main Bazaar,
Anandpur Sahib, Distt. Ropar, Punjab, INDIA
Email: info@anandpursahibfoundation.com
Website: www.anandpursahibfoundation.com