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Panchkula Introduction |
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The Panchkula district contains a region which has a glorious past as a cradle of great civilization and culture. Located in the district is the valley of the river Saraswati, mentioned in the ancient Rig Vedas, which was a hub of great activity in times gone by. Panchkula is surrounded by Himachal Pradesh in the north and north east by Ambala district in the east by Kurukshetra district in the south and Punjab and Union Territory of Chandigarh in the West. Panchkula is a good base to explore recently developed places like Morni hills and the Pinjore complex.
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Panchkula Tourist Attractions |
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§ Mata Mansa Devi Temple |
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The temple on the mound has been built by the Maharaja of Patiala to commemorate his victory in a battle in 1861. The temple near the parking lot is believed to be the main temple. It has been built by the ruler of Mani Majra in 1815 A.D. The temple is very popular among patrons, for the Goddess is believed to grant boons in keeping with her name Mansa Devi.
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§ Morni Hills |
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Morni Hills are offshoots of Shivalik range, which run in two parallel ranges. The village of Morni (Bhoj Jabial) lies on the mountainside, at 1220 meters above mean sea level. Traditions assign the name of Morni to a Queen who is believed to have ruled this area. Among the spurs of hills, lie two lakes, A hill divides the two lakes but there is some Hidden channel, as the level of two lakes remains the same.
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Weekend Getaways Around Panchkula |
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§ Pinjore Gardens |
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Pinjore Gardens , also called Yadavindra Gardens are 20 km from Chandigarh , 15 km from Panchkula, on the Chandigarh Shimla Road has great historical significance . It was designed by Fidai khan, a cousin of Aurangzeb. It is one of the most popular picnic spots of this entire region. According to Hindu mythology, the Pandava brothers rested at this place during their exile. The gardens are laid out over more than 100 acres on a sloping site with fountains and pavilions.
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§ Kalka |
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Kalka lies on the Panchkula-Shimla highway. It is the terminus of the broad gauge Delhi - Kalka railway line and the starting point of narrow gauge Kalka - Shimla railway line It form the gateway of the Himachal Pradesh and most of the traffic and trade between the hills and the plains passes through it.
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