Brief about the Destination: Situated in the lower reaches of the Shivalik range, Morni is a place with picturesque location for a holiday with its cool climate, beautiful natural vistas and myriad opportunities for bird watching, trekking, boating etc. It is the only hill station of Haryana, which is an ideal place for picnic and short trips all the year around. The place has lot of greenery with a mixture of hill and plain vegetation in mountainous surroundings. Tourists reach there winding through hill tracks, forest cover and pine trees. It is also known for its Himalayan views, flora, and Fauna. Enroute to Morni you will also see many monkeys and langoors.
Places to Visit: MORNI HILLS: Morni Fort, Shiva Temple Hill views etc.
TIKKAR TALL: Adventure Park, Tikkar Taal, Boating, children playing games, Resting place within the Tikkar Taal and natural beauty, view of Two Taals (Lakes) which are believed to be mysteriously interconnected, even though they are separated by a hillock.
Location: Morni is located in the Panchkula district of the Indian state of Haryana. and Tikkar Taal is located nine K.Ms from Morni.
Route: Chandigarh-Nada Sahib-Morni Hills-Tikkar Taal.
Distance from Chandigarh: Morni is about 45 K.Ms from Chandigarh and 35 K.M.s from Panchkula. Tikkar Taal is around 9 K.Ms from Morni Hills.
Accommodation: Accommodation in Govt. and private sector is available in Chandigarh, Panchkula, enroute to Tikkar Taal and even at Tikkar Taal. Most of the tourists, however, prefer to make excursions from Chandigarh to Morni Hills & Tikkar Taal.
General Information:
- Altitude above sea level:
Morni Hills: 4000 ft.
Tikkar Taal: 300 ft.
- Temperature-(Approx in Degree Celcius)
Season | Morni Hills
Maximum Minimum |
Summer | 45 18 |
Winter | 33 04 |
- Best season to visit: October to March
- Clothing: Light cotton in summer and heavy woolens in Winter.
- Language: Hindi and English
- Items to carry: Required medicines, Sport Shoes etc.
Any other information: Limited bus Service. Taxi or self driven vehicle is the best way to reach this place. Do not take bath in the Lake, as these are very deep.