Top Weekend Destinations from Chandigarh
Weekends are all about taking a break from your hectic
schedule and relaxing. You don’t want to sit around and waste away your weekend
on a recliner, if you live in a place like the tricity. If
you want to settle in this beautiful city, La Prisma, one of the most
renowned real estate developer in Zirakpur offers
luxurious apartments. Here’s a list of few places that would serve perfect for
your weekend getaway from Chandigarh.
Kasauli
If you have lived in Chandigarh for some time, this place
needs no introduction. Probably the closest of all major hill stations in
proximity to Chandigarh, is just about 60 kms from Chandigarh. It is about 2-3
hours drive from Chandigarh. Key attractions here are the hanuman Mandir,
Christ church and the sunset point.
Shimla
Sitting peacefully at an
altitude of 2,200 meters above sea level, over a 12 km-long ridge, Shimla is a
hot favourite for hundreds of thousands of tourists who visit this picturesque
hill station in the North India every year. Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh. Cool climate, panoramic views of imposing yet beautiful lush green
hills, eye-catching hotels, colonial-era architecture, and plenty of
mouth-watering cuisines are some of the many reasons why Shimla should be on
the list of weekend getaways. It’s around 113 kms from Chandigarh. It’s well
connected by a single lane highway which is both picturesque and convenient,
and a narrow gauge railway line, which in itself is an experience.
Mandi
About 181 kms from Chandigarh
and a roughly 5 hour drive from there, this small city is actually quite a
surprise. Offering you stunning views of the cascading mountains, the lush
forests and the gustling Beas, Mandi is a delight. Yet to become as popular as
Kullu or Manali, Mandi is where you can go for your rejuvenating, quiet
holiday. If adventure is your idea of a great holiday, trekking and rafting are
some activities you can indulge in. Mandi is also home to numerous small temples
.If you love trekking you can head to the pristine Parashar Lake.
Nahan
The capital of the princely
state of Sirmur, it is a town with a rich history and heritage. Overlooking the
Shivalik Range, this hill station is surrounded by lakes and features beautiful
landscapes. Renukiji lake and Jagannath temple being the top attractions of
this place. Distance of nahan from Chandigarh is about 85 kms.
Nalahgarh fort
A medieval era fort situated
at a hill top. This lies at just 28 kms from chandigahr. The nalahgarh fort
preserves all the the grandeur of the Pahari rajahs that ruled this region
once.
Chail
Situated about 105 kms from
Chandigarh, is the beautifull little town called Chail. IT is home to the
highest cricket stadium in the world. The Chail palace is a beauty to behold.
Narkanda
Narakanda is located at an
elevation of 2,708 m. The relatively less known and secluded town is surrounded
by dense pine and cedar forests, with snow-laden peaks in the backdrop. It is
internationally acclaimed as one of the best skiing and snowboarding spots in
India.
Chakrata
About 200 kms away from
Chandigarh and about 5-6 hour drive, this is a beautiful little hamlet nestled
in the garhwal mountains.
Kuruksheta
Straight out of the annals of
history is this pious city in Haryana. The land is hallowed for being the place
where Lord Krishna revealed the wisdom of the divine. If you visit the city
today, you would find its sanctity unblemished. A tour around the place will
take you on a journey through time.
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