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Location :
Himachal Pradesh
Altitude : 470m.
Attractions : Renuka, Subathu, Dagshai, Pinjore, Kasauli
Best Time To Visit : July to September.
Along the National Highway No.22, as one cross the state border
of Haryana into Himachal, there comes the town of Parwanoo. A
couple of decades ago, this was a sleepy little village but
today, it is a pulsating industrial town.
Fruit based products, plastics, motor parts and watch components
roll out of Parwanoo's factories. For a tourist, Parwanoo is a
convenient base station to see and visit a number of nearby
areas.
PRIME ATTRACTIONS
Renuka (132-km): With a circumference of roughly 2.5-kms, this
is the largest lake in Himachal. Fed by underground springs, it
is shaped like the profile of a reclining woman and is regarded
to be the embodiment of the Goddess Renuka.
Dagshai (28-km): A one time British cantonment, this small town
is surrounded by pine trees and also has an old church.
Subathu (16-km): Still a cantonment, it has also got the remains
of a Gurkha Fort.
Pinjore (10-km): Parwanoo is an excellent base to visit the
famed Mughal style gardens at Pinjore.
Kasauli (37-km): A charming hill station with lots of 'old
world' charm.
HOW TO GET THERE
Air: The closest airport is at Chandigarh, 22-km away.
Rail: The nearest broad gauge railhead is at Kalka, only 4-km
away.
Road: Regular buses and taxis are available from both Chandigarh
and Kalka.
WHERE TO STAY
Hotel Shivalik, Parwanoo
Hotel Ros Common, Kasauli
CLIMATE
In winter, the temperature can get quite low when heavy woollens
are required. It is pleasantly warm in summer and cottons are
recommended.
NEARBY CITIES
Kalka: 4-km
Dagshai: 28-km
Subathu: 16-km
Pinjore: 10-km
Kasauli: 37-km
Renuka: 132-km
Chandigarh: 22-km |
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Himachal means 'Land of Snow' in Hindi. The physiography of
Himachal Pradesh is portrayed with an intricate mosaic of hills,
valleys, fast f lowing
& turbulent rivers and soaring high mountains covered with snow.
And like three circles bound together by high ranges, narrow
passes, fast flowing rivers and a rich cultural tradition, the
tracts of Kinnaur, Spiti and Lahaul seems to hold the essence of
the 2500 km long Himalayas.
Traditionally the region has strong ties with neighboring Tibet
and there are marked cultural and religious similarities. Tucked
away in mountain folds for centuries, this is one pocket of the
world that has both charm and mystery. Kinnaur, Spiti and Lahaul
offers a touch of exotica and more than just a dash of
adventure. On the other hand Dharamsala is the seat of
Dalai Lama and his Govt. in exile.
Himachal Tourism a
pioneer in the development of tourism infrastructure in
Himachal, has Himachal's largest complete package of tourism
services, including accommodation, catering, transport and
sports activities.
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