It is situated at the Shivalik foothills on the bank of river Ghaggar, is about 10 kilometer east of Chandigarh. It is a famous religious place of the Sikhs which commemorates the stay of Guru Gobind Singh ji after the glorious victory over Mughals in the battle of Bhagiram in the year 1688. 

Guru Gobind Singh ji halted here while traveling from Paonta Sahib to Anandpur Sahib where Nadu Shah, a follower of Guru Gobind served him. Guru blesses Nadu Shah that the place would be known by the name Nada Sahib.

The full moon day i.e. Purnima of every month is celebrated as a festive occasion and thousands of devotees visit the holy place.