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Chandigarh City - Places to visit near Chandigarh
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| Shimla
The capital of mountain state of
Himachal Pradesh and main tourist destination situated at the
height of 2205 meters .Shimla the summer capital of India
during pre independence era, is now the capital of Himachal
Pradesh. It was an accident of the Gurkha war that the discovery
of the thickly wooded spot then known for the temple of Goddess Shyamala
and for its healthy environment was the discovery of British
army officer Lt. Rose in 1819.In 1966 after the re organization
of state of Punjab Shimla become the capital of Himachal Pradesh
The climate in summer is quit pleasant and snowfall in winter
is enjoyable.
| Solan
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Well known as the Mashroom city of
India. Solan is 68 km from Chandigarh situated in the Shimla
hills and midway between Shimla and kalka at the height of 1445 meters.
Now the District Headquarters by the same name and named after the Goddess
Soloni Devi. The temple is located in the southern part of the town .At
present time the town is well known for its brewery started in 1835
and known as Mohan Meakin brewery. surrounded by lush green forest of
Chir pine and orchards of walnut and apricot. The area around Solan
is very rich for the vegetable of peas, tomatoes, beans and
ginger .A beautiful and quit place Solan has a number of picturesque
spots ideal for picnics and walks. |
| Timber
Trail :
Nestling closely in the picturesque
landscape of the Shivaliks, the Timber Trail Resort is a panacea
for tired travelers and a solace for the day worker. On the Kalka
Shimla high way 35 km from Chandigarh timber trail is incomparable to any
resort in the northern side of the country. Heights which is connected
to the resort with a cable car. The cable car ride is a life long
experience and excitement. Suspended midair between two breathtaking resort
and overlooking kaushalya river. The cable car takes just 7 minutes to
cover 1.8 km. It is excellent spot for picnic lovers. |
| Morni Hills
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A beautiful hill resort situated
at the height of about 1100 meters and 45 km from Chandigarh. Surrounded
by thickly forest of chir pine. This is perfect place for rock climbers
and trekkers. The area abounds in leopards, Monkeys and langurs. It has
a excellent hotel Mountain Quail which is run by Haryana
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