Renuka ji is well known weekend getaway destination from Delhi & Chandigarh , Renuka ji was name of of lord Parashuram , Prashuram an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who killed his mother Renuka ji on order of his fathersage Jamdagni.In month of November an annual fair is held here at Renuka ji for celebration of immortality of Renuka & her son.

Renuka Lake: Renuka lake has shape like sleeping woman,Renuka lake is one the largest & beautiful lake of Himachal Pradesh, Renuka lake has circumference of 2.5 Kms. Renuka lake is surrounded by thick forest & hills, A road is built around Renuka lake & number of temples are situated near Lake & Road. Boating is allowed in lake but fishing is prohibited.

Gayatri Temple: Gayatri Temple is situated on left banks of Renuka lake, As name suggests this temple is dedicated to Mother of vedas " Gayatri", 1.60 mtrs high statue of mother Gayatri is placed here.Marble idols oflord Shiva, Ganesha, Vishn, Bramha & Indra are also situeted here.

Parashuram Tal & Reuka Temple: Temple of goddess Renuka is situated near a large pool known as Prashuram tal , This temple was built by Gorkhas in 19th century and known as original temple of Renuka ji.

Mini Zoo ( 2 Kms): Mini Zoo is located across the lake and houses spotted deer,Asiatic lions, lion tailed macaques, bule bull ( nilgai), barking deer, Himalayan balck bears etc.

Renuka Sanctuary: This sanctuary covers area of 30 sq kma, Renuka sanctuary is located on banks of Renuka lake and can bea reached via Dadahu village, The animals seen here are black beer, barking deer, goral, jackal, leopard etc.

How to Reach Renuka ji:

Nearest airport to Renuka ji is Chandigarh ( 95 Kms), Rail head Ambala ( 95 Kms), Renuka ji is well connected by road from Delhi ( 295 Kms/ 5 hrs).

Places Around Renuka ji

Paonta Sahib ( 81Kms) : The sacred Sikh pilgrim centre is situated on banks of river Yamuna and associated with Guru Govind Singh Ji ( 10th Sikh Guru), Its said Guru Govind Singh ji lost his "Paonta" ( foot ornment) while bathing in Yamuna river here.Other legend says that Guru Govind Singh ji kept his foot ( Paon) here, Thats why Its named as Paonta Sahib., Nahan is 45 Kms & Dehradun is 44 kms from here.