“Aaye Nadaun Jaye kon”—Brought to life by Nadaun’s Gram Panchayats

Restoration and beautification of historic Naun and  ponds has also been carried out.

Nadaun, a historic town known for its rich tourism culture and beauty, gave rise to the popular saying, “aaye Nadaun jaye kon”—a sentiment even referenced by the famous Sufi poet Bulleh Shah in his poetry. Under the guidance of Chief Minister Shri Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, several projects have been initiated to develop the town as a tourism hub. The Tourism Department is constructing  a five-star hotel and a river rafting center is also proposed in Nadaun, while the Panchayati Raj Department, through the Forest Department, is constructing an eco-tourism park at Hadeta.

Following the Chief Minister’s directives, the Gram Panchayats of the development block have also played a significant role in tourism development and the restoration of historic water sources. In Gram Panchayat Chodu, a beautiful Vyas Dham was developed along the Pataji Patan site on the banks of the Vyas River at a cost of ₹12 lakh. In Gram Panchayat Phaste, near the Shri Bilwakaleshwar Temple built during the Pandava era, a 15-foot replica of Mount Kailash, a 22-foot statue of Lord Ganga Dhar Eshwar Shiva, and a magnificent park worth approximately ₹40 lakh have been established.

Gram Panchayat Gauna restored an old pond at Pakharol at a cost of around ₹12 lakh and created a grand park. The upcoming Divya Vaikunth Dham there will feature a 14-foot reclining statue of Lord Vishnu on Sheshnag along with statues of all ten avatars. In Gram Panchayat Amlehad, at Bhavda, Guga Dham is being constructed, featuring a 20-foot statue of Guga Maharaj on his chariot—the first of its kind. Gram Panchayat Jaladi restored the approximately 200-year-old historic Naun, enhancing its beauty, while Gram Panchayat Majhiar is also converting an old pond into a beautiful park.

Block Development Officer Nishant Sharma stated that these initiatives were carried out through the convergence of MGNREGA and Finance Commission funds. These efforts have not only revived ancient water sources but also contributed significantly to rural tourism development. This will strengthen the local economy, create employment opportunities for local youth and women’s self-help groups, and enhance Nadaun’s tourism identity.