Morni is a village and tourist attraction in the Morni Hills at the height of 1267 meters in the Panchkula district of the Indian state of Haryana. It is located around 45 km from Chandigarh,35 km from Panchkula city and is known for its Himalayan views, flora, and lakes. The name of Morni is believed to derive from a queen who once ruled the area.
The Morni Hills are offshoots of the Shivalik range of the Himalayas, which run in two parallel ranges. The village of Morni lies on the mountainside, at 1,220 metres (4,000 ft) above mean sea level. Among the spurs of the hills lie two lakes, the larger of these being about 550 metres (1,800 ft) long and 460 metres (1,510 ft) broad, and the smaller around 365 metres (1,198 ft) either way.
The Haryana Government has constructed the Mountain Quail Resort for tourists, along with a motorable road to connect the Morni Hills with the Haryana State Highway near Panchkula. Three further roads connect Morni to Chandigarh and other nearby towns.
There is an old fort in the Morni area, which is now in ruins. The hills are covered by pine trees, and are popular trekking locations.
Location Panchkula district, Haryana.
Nearest Railway Station: Chandigarh Railway Station
Nearest Airport: Chandigarh Airport
Map:
The Morni Hills are offshoots of the Shivalik range of the Himalayas, which run in two parallel ranges. The village of Morni lies on the mountainside, at 1,220 metres (4,000 ft) above mean sea level. Among the spurs of the hills lie two lakes, the larger of these being about 550 metres (1,800 ft) long and 460 metres (1,510 ft) broad, and the smaller around 365 metres (1,198 ft) either way.
The Haryana Government has constructed the Mountain Quail Resort for tourists, along with a motorable road to connect the Morni Hills with the Haryana State Highway near Panchkula. Three further roads connect Morni to Chandigarh and other nearby towns.
There is an old fort in the Morni area, which is now in ruins. The hills are covered by pine trees, and are popular trekking locations.
Location Panchkula district, Haryana.
Nearest Railway Station: Chandigarh Railway Station
Nearest Airport: Chandigarh Airport
Map:
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