Talking about the most well-planned city in India, the name Chandigarh comes at the top, where cleanliness, beauty, beauty, and environment win the hearts of those who visit here. But the most important thing is that Chandigarh falls in such a place where many tourist places can be visited. For example, tourist places like Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu, and Kashmir are visited only through Chandigarh. In such a situation, people come to Chandigarh and enjoy traveling. But today we are going to tell you about some wonderful places near Chandigarh where you can enjoy traveling. So let's know about these places.
Morni Hills
Morni Hills is a hill station located close to Chandigarh on the outskirts of Panchkula in Haryana. Being the only hill station in Haryana, it is quite popular among the locals and tourists. The height of the hills is 1,220 meters and one can get really beautiful views from here. Morni Hills is also an important archaeological site where 7th-century carvings have been found at Thakur Dwar Temple. If you are an adventure lover, then you must go trekking here once. This place is also perfect for bird watching. Popular birds seen here include Wallcreeper, Crested Kingfisher, Bar-tailed Treecreeper, Blue Peacock, Kalij Pheasant, Red Junglefowl, Gray Franklin, Quails, Himalayan Bulbul, and Oriental Turtle Dove. Morni Hills is 27 km from Chandigarh.
Kasauli
Situated on the road from Chandigarh to Shimla, Kasauli is a hill town that is considered to be the perfect holiday destination. You must visit this weekend to sit comfortably for some time in a peaceful place. Kasauli is situated in the Solan district in the southwestern part of Himachal Pradesh, nestled amidst beautiful wooded forests of deodar, herbs, and deodar trees. Kasauli is 59 km from Chandigarh.
Government Museum and Art Gallery
Boasting a fascinating history, the Government Museum and Art Gallery was brought into existence along with the Partition of India in 1947. Before the split, the properties inside the museum were bequeathed to the Central Museum. However, after partition, up to 6% of all the properties in the Central Museum were adopted by Pakistan, with the others being transferred to the Government Museum and Art Gallery in Chandigarh. With a grand exhibition of various Pahari and Rajasthani paintings, Gandhara sculptures, decorative arts, and much more, the museum is one of the best tourist attractions in Chandigarh.
Barog
A blog in Himachal Pradesh is not only known for its natural beauty but is also a place steeped in pre-colonial history and ancient myths. Here you will get to see surprising things surrounded by nature one by one. Barog is a town in the Solan district of Himachal Pradesh, situated at an altitude of about 1560 meters. If you are visiting Shimla during the monsoon and want to trek, camp, and visit nearby places, then Barog should be on your list. The distance from Chandigarh to Barog is 58 km.
Shoghi
If you want to avoid a crowded place like Shimla, then definitely go for a walk in Chail, a beautiful place near it. Chail is a very peaceful and heart-relaxing place. Shoghi, a small hill station just 13 km from Shimla is surrounded by natural beauty and a huge variety of flora and fauna. This hill station is just a small hill station in name, but here too you can enjoy a lot of adventure. Shoghi is 105 km from Chandigarh.
Parasite
This is a place where one can see the beautiful views of the hill station. Beautiful apple orchards and delicious fruit products are available in this small town situated on the border of Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. You can also do many adventure activities here like trekking and hiking. The pleasant weather as well as the greenery of pine and deodar trees will make you fall in love with this place. Filled with lakes, temples, gardens, and cable car rides, this city attracts a lot of people to visit. The distance from Chandigarh to Parwanoo is 31 km.
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