Gurudwara Teer Garhi Sahib

Bhagani, a small village on the bank of the River Yamuna in Paonta tehsil of Sirmaur district, is the place where Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji fought his first battle against the hill chiefs in 1688. A fierce and bloody battle was fought, when Rajput hill Rajas jointly attacked Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Background The dispute with the hill chiefs arose when Raja Bhim Chand of Kahlur, annoyed with Guru Gobind Singh over the latter’s refusal to give him a trained elephant, went to Srinagar (Garhwal) to marry his son Ajmer Chand to the daughter or Raja Fateh Chand of Garhwal. As Fateh Chand was friendly with Guru Gobind Singh, then staying at Paonta Sahib, the Guru, too, sent a few Sikhs to Srinagar with tambol, the customary wedding present in cash. Bhim Chand forced Raja Fateh Chand to refuse the present from one who was his (Bhim Chand’s) enemy. Not content with that, he also made Fateh Chand and other chiefs to agree to attack Paonta after the marriage.

How to Reach

To reach Gurudwara Teer Garhi Sahib, here are several options:

By Car: Gurudwara Teer Garhi Sahib is about 20 km from Paonta Sahib. You can drive via Nahan or from Dehradun side. Roads are well-connected, making the journey smooth by private car or taxi.
By Train: The nearest railway stations are Yamunanagar and Dehradun, both about 45–50 km away. From the station, you can hire a taxi or board a bus to Paonta Sahib and then continue to Bhangani.
By Bus: Regular buses run to Paonta Sahib from major nearby towns like Dehradun, Chandigarh and Nahan. From Paonta Sahib, local transport or taxis are available to reach Bhangani.
By Air: The nearest airport is Chandigarh Airport, around 125 km away. From there, taxis and buses are available to reach Paonta Sahib and then Gurudwara Teer Garhi Sahib.

Before setting out, it’s recommended to check the current transportation schedules and availability based on your location. Additionally, once you arrive in Bhangani, feel free to ask locals for guidance, as the Gurudwara is a well-known site in the area.