10 Places To Visit In Parwanoo
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1. Timber Trail
2 km from city center
Experiential Rides
The best way to admire the picture perfect views of Parwanoo is through a cable car. Timber trail one such most sought after attraction in the town that offers a cable car ride through Shivalik Range.
2. Cable car Ride
4 km from city center
Experiential Rides
As adventurous you may be this cable car ride at Timber Trail Resort offers some spellbinding views but it is recommended for only daring people.
3. Fruit orchards
70 km from city center
Garden & Park
This small town offers a special treat to its travellers in form of its beautiful orchards. Located in the lap of Shivalik Range, Parwanoo experiences amazing weather which is suitable for the production of apples and peaches.
4. Kali Mata Temple
2 km from city center
Temple
A famous tourist spot for Hindus, Kali Mata Temple is an ancient temple situated only 2 km from Parwanoo. Dedicated to Goddess kali, the temple is visited by large number of pilgrims during Navratri.
5. Pinjore, Panchkula
6 km from city center
Garden & Park
Situated at a distance of 10 km from Parwanoo, Pinjore is blessing to all the travellers. This place is a wholesome package in itself housing from historic places to temples and beautiful gardens.
6. Gorkha Fort
0 km from city center
Forts & Palaces
Gorkha Fort situated on a small hill Subathu is 16 km away from Parwanoo. Believed to be founded by the Gurkha Army Chief Amar Singh Thapa to fight against British, the fort today exhibits strength even through its ruins. With a spectacular view of dense forest all around, travellers can also visit the Gurkha Museum to witness the past of the area with exhibits dating back to year 1815.
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7. Shri Balaji Temple
21 km from city center
Temple
An ancient Hindu temple located in Parwanoo in a small village Bhairo ka Ser is a major attraction of the town.
8. Mansa Devi Temple
16 km from city center
Temple
Yet another holy place to visit, Mansa Devi Temple has an interesting history attached to it. Dedicated to Goddess Mansa Devi, a form of power, this temple was constructed in the 5 years from 1811 to 1815 by Maharaja Gopal Singh, king of Manimajra.
9. Cactus Garden, Panchkula
19 km from city center
Garden & Park
Fascinating and very interesting place for travellers and especially nature buffs! One of the biggest cactus gardens in Asia, this place houses nearly 3500 species of cacti and succulents.
10. Shopping in Parwanoo
2 km from city center
Shopping
Being a small town, Parwanoo do not offers any great place to shop. But you may find its famous fruit based products such as freshly made pickles, jams and marmalades a delight to your taste buds. Pickles made of meat are also special to this area.
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FAQs on Parwanoo
Can you suggest an itinerary for Parwanoo?
Parwanoo is a place with many sightseeing options for a day. Beginning with a morning stroll among the nature and a thick cover of trees bearing fruits is almost magical. Have breakfast and start your journey with a prayer at Shri Balaji Temple. Kali Mata Mandir is next on the list situated nearby. From here head on to Pinjore where you can enjoy the flowers in full bloom. Take a break for lunch nearby and continue your journey to Gorkha Fort to get a glance of the city's past. From here either you can go to Timber Trail for cable car ride and glance at mesmerising views of kaushalaya valley or can visit the cactus garden, one of its kind in Asia. A good dinner at the hotel and a refreshed mind are a perfect ending to your trip.
How can I commute within Parwanoo?
Parwanoo, a major industrial hub of Himachal has many ways of intra city commuting. Taxi are very easily available and can be hired for whole day. However, do not forget to bargain a bit. Apart from everything else, make sure you do not travel during monsoon, as place is prone to heavy rainfalls. Winters are also very freezing, so carry heavy woolens is travelling during the season.
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What are the top sightseeing places in Parwanoo?
The top sightseeing places in Parwanoo are Timber Trail, Cable car Ride, Fruit orchards, Kali Mata Temple, Dagshai, Pinjore, Panchkula.