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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, motar 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.
LAKES
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. more...
CITIES
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.
GARDENS
Pinjore
(10-km): Parwanoo is an excellent base to visit the famed Mughal
style gardens at Pinjore. more...
HILLLSTATIONS
Kasauli (37-km): A charming hill
station with lots of 'old world' charm. more...
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.
One can find pretty nice and comfortable accommodations at a resonable price in Parwanoo as well as at the nearby Kasauli.
In winter, the temperature can get quite low when heavy woollens are required. It is pleasantly warm in summer and cottons are recommended.
Kalka: 4-km
Dagshai: 28-km
Subathu: 16-km Pinjore: 10-km
Kasauli: 37-km
Renuka: 132-km
Chandigarh :
22-km