Renuka Lake
Located at the base of the Renuka Lake is the Parashurama Tal, a massive pool embodying, it is believed, 'Parashurama', who desired to spend eternity at his mother's feet.Mother and son are reunited every year at the great Renuka Fair, held on banks of the lake, in the month of November. The original temple of Renukaji, is said to have been built overnight by a contingent of Gurkhas in the early 19th century.
Renuka Attractions
1. Renuka Sanctuary
This sanctuary also has a large number of Black Bear, Barking Deer, Goral, Jackal and Leopard. Besides, it has a large number of birds and fishes like Parakeet, Barbet, Wild Fowl, Water Hen, Common Coot, Wood Pecker, King-fisher, Kalij Pheasant, Red Fowl, Sambhar with its sagacious antlers, Spotted Deer and the Geese along with other aquatic birds
2. The Math
The main temple at Renuka 'The Math' was constructed by the invading Gurkhas in 1814. The temple houses an excellent image of Renuka Devi.
3. Mini Zoo
You can boat across the lake or drive to this zoo, which has Asiatic lions, spotted deer, lion tailed macaques, 'nilgai', 'mithun', barking deer and Himalayan black bears.
4. Wild Life Park
Around Renuka lake there is a Wild Life Park which has a number of Sambhar, Chital, Barking Deer and Hob Deer. These animals can be seen from the machans erected at the head of grassy glade early in the morning and late in the evening. Lions can also be seen from a closed jeep.
5. Jataun
The dam of the Giri hydel project is here and angling for Mahseer (river carp) may be done.
6. Lion Safari
Adjoining the zoo, an armoured van enters the large enclosure allowing for a close glimpse of the lions within.
Getting There
By Air
The nearest Airports are at Chandigarh and Dehradun.
By Rail
The nearest rail heads are at Ambala (95 km), Dehradun (126 km) and Chandigarh (95 km).
By Road
Renukaji is connected by road. It is 335 km from Delhi.
