Parwanoo Tourism (2024) - Himachal Pradesh

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Parwanoo Tourism

Nestled in the Solan district of Himachal Pradesh, Parwanoo is a serene hill station located approximately 35 kilometers from Chandigarh. Known for its picturesque landscapes, lush greenery, and pleasant climate, it serves as a perfect getaway for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Parwanoo is easily accessible, being just a short drive from the industrial town of Baddi, making it a popular destination for both tourists and locals.

The key highlight of Parwanoo is its stunning views of the surrounding hills and valleys, with the Shivalik Range providing a breathtaking backdrop. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities such as trekking, hiking, and exploring nearby fruit orchards, which are particularly famous for their apples. The town is also known for the famous Timber Trail, offering a cable car ride that presents an exhilarating experience with panoramic views of the region.

In addition to its natural beauty, Parwanoo boasts a rich cultural heritage. The nearby Gurudwara and ancient temples provide insight into the spiritual aspect of the area. Local cuisine is another attraction, with various eateries offering delicious Himachali dishes, making it a delightful experience for food lovers.

For those seeking adventure, Parwanoo serves as a gateway to several trekking trails and outdoor activities in the surrounding hills. Whether you're looking to relax amidst nature, indulge in local delicacies, or embark on an adventure, Parwanoo offers a refreshing retreat in the lap of the Himalayas.

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Cable car Ride

Fruit orchards

Kali Mata Temple

Pinjore, Panchkula

Gorkha Fort

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Timber Trails and Fruit Orchards in Parwanoo

Jacketed with the lush green Timber plantations, the hill slopes of Parwanoo looks stunning all around the year making it an ideal destination to spend your days in leisure, Cable car ride above the hilly terrain of Shivalik ranges is the must-do activity in Parwanoo. Apart from its Timber trail, Parwanoo is also famous for its fruit orchards. Being an industrial area, Parwanoo is the largest fruit producing unit of HPMC. It is one of the most powerful Agro-industries of Himachal Pradesh.
Parwanoo is also an ideal getaway from the cities like Chandigarh and Panchkula as it offers a number of trekking trails amid the marvellous nature. The verdant cover of pine and fir trees along with pleasant weather will make you fall in love with this place. Packed with lakes, temples and gardens and a ride on a cable car, a trip to this town can be one of the most enjoyable and cherished.

Restaurants and Local Food in Parwanoo

Being a quite popular destination, Parwanoo is packed with many restaurants, small eating joints and hotels offering multi-cuisine food.
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Suggested 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.

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How to Reach Parwanoo

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Being a very small town, Parwanoo does not have an airport or railway station of its own. Regular bus services operate from the nearby places in Delhi, Punjab and Haryana.

How to reach Parwanoo by flight

Parwanoo is a small town without an airport of its own. The nearest airbase to the town is Chandigarh (about 30 km.) and Shimla (about 70 km). You can easily avail a taxi or rent a personal car from rental companies.

How to reach Parwanoo by road

State-owned buses move regularly from neighbouring states like Delhi, Haryana and Punjab to Parwanoo. The destination is also well-connected to the neighbouring cities via regular bus services like Chandigarh, Ambala, Shimla and Solan.

How to reach Parwanoo by train

Kalka is the nearest railway station to Parwanoo. At distance of 4 km from the town, it is connected to many major cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata. You can hire a taxi from outside the station.

Local transport in 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 is famous about Parwanoo?

Lies very close to Chandigarh, Panchkula, and Shimla, hence it is easily accessible.

What is not so good about Parwanoo?

Nothing much to do around the city. Being an industrial area, it is very crowded.

Who should visit Parwanoo?

Parwanoo is perfect for weekend getaways from Panchkula and Chandigarh.

What is the best time to visit Parwanoo?

Being a hill station, Parwanoo can be visited at any time of the year, except during Monsoons. The weather throughout the year remains delightful and breezy, making Summers (March - May) the best time of the year. It is the perfect time to enjoy the lush greenery of the place with majestic mountains that surround Parwanoo. This place looks extremely picturesque during summers, and the perfect weather conditions make it easier to indulge in various activities like trekking and mountain climbing. Travelling to Parwanoo during this period will be a memorable experience. Another ideal time to visit Parwanoo is during winters when the weather is chilly and enjoyable and the entire hill looks magical enveloped in mist. Monsoons are least advisable time to visit Parwanoo, as it's prone to landslides which makes the place dangerous.

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What is the local food in Parwanoo?

Being a quite popular destination, Parwanoo is packed with many restaurants, small eating joints and hotels offering multi-cuisine food.
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What is the best way to reach Parwanoo?

Being a very small town, Parwanoo does not have an airport or railway station of its own. Regular bus services operate from the nearby places in Delhi, Punjab and Haryana.
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What are the things to do in Parwanoo?

The top things to do in Parwanoo are Timber Trail, Cable car Ride, Fruit orchards, Kali Mata Temple, Dagshai, Pinjore, Panchkula. You can see all the places to visit in Parwanoo here

What are the places near Parwanoo?

The top places near to Parwanoo are Shimla which is 36 km from Parwanoo, Kasauli which is located 6 km from Parwanoo, Chandigarh which is located 20 km from Parwanoo, Manali which is located 157 km from Parwanoo, Chail which is located 27 km from Parwanoo

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Surbhi Parashar

6 years ago

- A good pair of shoes are a must as you will be doing a lot of walking around the city.
- Parwanoo experiences strong winds and rain, so be prepared with your woolens and rain gears accordingly.< (Read More)br>- Make sure you stay away from monkeys, do not try to offer food or scare them.

Aman Sandhu

on Gurudwara Nada Sahib 6 years ago

My whole family visits Nada Sahib once in a week. It's around 11 km from my place. On the eve of Guru Nanak's Birthday when Devotee's count gets double as compared to any normal day, here's how they (Read More)prepare Langar for the devotees. I shot this video myself. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMIeUrJlaMo

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