Chandigarh: Excursions
Himachal Pradesh:
Shimla:
(107 Kms. from Chandigarh)
Shimal capital of Himachal
Pradesh and once the summer capital of British India continues to be
popular tourist destination.
Chail: (102 Kms. from Chandigarh)
Built by
the Maharaja of Patiala as a summer capital of the old princely state of
Patiala, Chail provides a superb view of the mountains. The palace is an
elegant hotel today.
Kasauli:
(70 Kms. from Chandigarh)
A hill station popular for
its unspoiled charm and quiet nature trails.
Timber
Trail:(42 Kms. from Chandigarh)
A popular
rope way tourist resort located in the picturesque valley near Parwanoo
on the Kalka - Shimla Highway.
Haaryana:
Morni Hills:
(45 Kms. from Chandigarh)
This resort at an altitude
of 3000 feet is a protected forest and a favorite spot for trekkers and
nature lovers. The chir pine is seen in abundance. Morni Hills is a
perfect wilderness get away where one can enjoy rock climbing and
treeking.
Pinjore Yadavindra
Gardens: (20 Kms. from Chandigarh)
This is
traditional Mughal garden, created in the 17th century by Nawab Fidal
Khan, architect to the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. According to Hindu
mythology, the Pandava brothers rested at this site during their exile.
Mansa Devi and Chandi Mandir:
(10 Kms. from Chandigarh)
These two temples were
pilgrimage spots long before Chandigarh came into being. They are
typical examples of North Indian temple architecture. The goddess Chandi
gave her name to the city. Attached to the Mansa Devi temple is a larger
of sacred plants.
Kurukshetra:
(90 Kms. from Chandigarh)
The pilgrimage center has
been revered from thousands of years as a sacred spot where Lord Krishna
encouraged the Pandava here, Arjun, with his divine message, the Bhagvad
Gita. The battlefield - Kuru-kshetra, or field of the Kurus - can be
seen today along with numerous temples and sacred pools.
Punjab:
Chhatbir Zoological Park:(15
Kms. from Chandigarh)
The Zoo spreads over an extensive wooded
area on the banks of the Ghaggar river. This large zoo famous for Lion
safari, apart from star attraction Royal Bengal Tigers.
Anadpur
Sahib: (80 Kms. from Chandigarh)
Anadpur
sahib, or Takhat Sri Keshgarh, is one of the four takhats of the Kikh
religion. Takhat means "throne" or seat of temporal power.
This historic and impressive gurudwara is highly revered by the Sikhs.
It was here that their tenth guru, Guru Gobind Singh, baptized his
follwers into the Khalsa, the casteless brotherhood of saint soldiers.
Bhakra-Nangal: (116
Kms. from Chandigarh)
Bhakra dam, the highest dam of its kind I
the world spans the river Sutlej, its poer houses light up all of North
India. The mian dam at Bhakra in the mountains has a 40 square kilometer
reservoir, Gobind Sagar which has boating facilities and a restaurant.
Amritsar-Nangal:(240
Kms. from Chandigarh)
Ths ancient, beautiful and holy city,
home to the world famous Golden Temple, Amritsar (literally, "Pool
of Nectar"), was founded by Guru Ramdas, the fourth guru of the
Sikhs, in the year 1579. Amritsar is considered the most significant
seat of Sikh history and culture, as well as a flourishing trade center.
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