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Sightseeing Activities
Visit
the two temples at Sri Mata Mansa Devi, dedicated to Goddess
Mansa. The temple constructed on the mound is known to be built by the King of
Patiala while the other one was built in 1815 by the Maharaja of Mani Majra.
You
can also visit the ancient, dilapidated Bhima
Devi temple, built in the 11th century nestled in the foothills
of Shiwalik hills at Pinjore.
Take
a trip to Morni Hills and don't miss
the spectacular lakes amidst the backdrop of mountains. Ruins of an old fort can also be explored.
Other Activities
Enjoy the Baisakhi Festival during the month of April and Mango Fair in June and July months at
the Yadavindra Gardens, in Pinjore.
Go boating, hiking and trekking
amidst pristine nature. Tourist
Information:
Haryana
Govt. Tourist Bureau
Head
Office: 17-19, Sector 17-B, Chandigarh
Tel: 0172-2702955-56-57. Fax: 2703185
Email: info@haryanatourism.com, htcchd@sancharnet.in
The
evergreen and planned city of Panchkula, located
in the district by the same name in Haryana is also considered to be a
satellite town to Chandigarh.
Panchkula or the ‘Five kuls’ or irrigation canals that received water from the
Ghaggar river in the upper regions and distributed it from Nada Sahib area to
the Mansa Devi regions. Today the community canals have been eroded and that
region passes through the Panchkula cantonment region.
Currently,
Panchkula district comprises of Pinjore, Raipur Rani, Barwala and Kalka and
Morni, a beautiful paranomic hill station of Haryana. It is famous for the
Chandi Mandir, just 10 km from the main city limits, it is considered as a
‘Siddh Peeth’ or where wishes are fulfilled. Chandi Mandir draws thousands of
devotees through out the year. The beautiful Pinjore has put Panchkula on the
tourist map of the state. Although Pinjore has been mentioned in Mahabharata as
Panchpura, it has been inhabited since primitive man settled here. Today, the
beautiful terraced gardens, latticed gateways and grand open gardens resembling
the old Mughal gardens draw tourists.
In
the recent years, Panchkula has been developed, but has retained large tracks
of deep forest regions that are still home to a variety of birds and animals.
The presence of Panchkula Cantonment has given eco-conservation a leverage to
retain the natural unspoilt look. Lush green foliage, well maintained parks and
lakes attract a diverse genre of tourists. Today, Panchkula shares the same
importance as Chandigarh
in terms of commercial development, while retaining its ecological beauty.
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