On the Shivalik range of the Himalayas, there is a beautiful village called “Morni” at an altitude of 1267 meters in the Panchkula district of Haryana. The name “Morni” is supposed to have belonged to a queen that ruled this village. It possesses an intriguing landscape and hence is like “Paradise on earth” for trekkers and rock climbers. It is also popular for a wide range of birds and animals that live in complete harmony with each other. Adding more beauty to this village is the presence of a variety of colorful flowers and thereby making it an extremely charming tourist destination. So if you are a nature lover, an adventure freak, or a bird watcher then “Morni Hills” is the right destination for you to explore.
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How to reach Morni Hills?
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Morni Hills Map
By train:
The nearest railway station to the Morni Hills is in Chandigarh. The Chandigarh railway station is well connected to all major cities in the country. Taxi services are available at the Chandigarh station. A traveler will need to use this taxi service to reach Morni Hills.
By road:
How to reach Morni Hills from Chandigarh: The shortest route to reach Morni Hills from Chandigarh is via Panchkula – Badiyal Rd as depicted in the map above. Alternatively, click on the Google Maps link here to view on Google Maps.
How to reach Morni Hills from Patiala: The shortest route to reach Morni Hills from Patiala is via NH 7 as depicted in the map above. Alternatively, click on the Google Maps link here to view on Google Maps
By flight:
The closest airport to Morni Hills is in Chandigarh. There are a number of flights that Chandigarh Airport receives from major cities like Delhi, Amritsar, and Leh. While the closest international airport to Morni Hills is in Delhi.
Climate and when is the best time to visit Morni Hills
The climate of Morni Hills can best be described as “extreme climate”. With summer months (March to June) being extremely hot with temperature ranging from 18 degrees to 45 degrees. The winters that begin in November and extend up to February are cold and the temperature ranges from 33 degrees to 4 degrees. The monsoon season from July to September is humid. So with winter being cold, summers being extremely hot, and monsoons being humid the ideal time to visit Morni Hills is from September to March.
Places To Visit Around Morni Hills
TikkarTaal Lakes and Adventure Park: The TikkarTaal Lakes is a prime attraction here. There is an adventure park on the bank of the lakes that has facilities for rappelling and rock-climbing. There are beautiful fountains too.
Bird Watching Opportunities: Morni Hills receives a large number of migratory birds from Europe, Siberia, and Afghanistan during winter. There is a bird safari near Beruwala Wildlife Check post. A wide variety of birds like Wallcreeper, Crested Kingfisher, Kalij Pheasant, Blue Peafowl, BlackFrancolin, Grey Francolin, Oriental Turtle Dove, Himalayan Bulbul, Quails, Red Jungle fowl, etc, can be spotted here.
Trekking Opportunities: The place offers a wide range of opportunities for trekking and adventure activities. A trek to Tikkar Tal Lakes or to Ghaggar is truly fascinating.
Camping by Lake Side: The lake-side offers a perfect setting for camping activities. The bounteous nature all around together with a pleasant climate makes it a superb camping ground. The rich flora and fauna and the mesmerizing lake view are perfect for unwinding and relaxing.
Gurudwara Nada Sahib: Located along the banks of Ghaggar River, is the beautiful Gurudwara Nada Sahib built in the name of Nadu Shah. There is a superb museum inside the Gurudwara.
Mansa Devi Temple: Dedicated to Mansa Devi, who is an incarnation of Goddess Parvati, this temple comprises of two temples. The older temple is believed to have been constructed by the ruler of ManimajraGurbaksh Singh. The later one was constructed by Maharaja Karam Singh of Patiala. The temple has some superb wall paintings and gorgeous floral designs on the ceiling.
Other places of tourist interest in close proximity to Morni Hills include Chandigarh, Solan, Kasauli, Shimla, Parwanoo, Nahan, Ambala, and Patiala. There is a host of attractions for the tourists in all these places located within a few kilometers from Morni Hills.
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Accommodation – Hotels, Resorts and Home Stays in and around Morni Hills:
Click on the link here to check out the places to stay near Morni Hills on Google Maps.