Paonta Sahib, a small picturesque town, is situated on the bank of the river Yamuna. This place holds significance as it has been the holy Guru Gobind Singh's (the 10th guru of the Sikhs). It is here, where he penned the `Dasam Granth'. There is a Gurudwara dedicated to Guru Gobind Singh, who spent five years here. It is a bustling town. The story goes that the place acquired its name after the Guru has lost an ornament that he wore on his foot, known as Paonta.The Gurudwara houses some interesting spots that traces the events in the life of Guru Gobind Singh. There is Shri Talab Asthan where he disbursed salaries, and the Shri Dastar Asthan where he judged the turban - tying competitions. The Kavi Durbar was the venue of the poetic symposia. A memorial dedicated to Kalpi Rishi, and a museum showcasing the pens of the Guru and the weapons of those times, are also located within the boundaries of the Gurudwara.

The site of Paonta Sahib is easily accessible by road from RenukaJi, which is 81 km via Nahan and 60 km via Rajban. Tourist can also travel to Paonta Sahib, which is located at a distance of 44 km from Dehradun.

The city of Paonta Sahib comes under the triangular tourist destinations of Sirmaur namely Nahan, Renuka and Paonta Sahib. These triangles are famous for the tourist destinations that comprises of many dams, parks and temples. Besides, there is a temple located on the bank of river Yamuna, dedicated to goddesses Yamuna. Apart from the pilgrimage, tourists can also enjoy beautiful walk inside the Ma Yamuna Bal Park.