Where is Morni hills situated?
Panchkula district
A small hamlet in the Panchkula district of Haryana, Morni Hills is situated about 45kms from Chandigarh. A scenic place with two lakes that are fringed by hills, the trek to Ghaggar River is the most famous trek in Morni Hills.
Is Morni worth visiting?
It is a beautiful place.. Hills of morni are very attractive and there are no so much crowd there.. there is a lake called tikar Taal which is 10 km away from morni..and it is a place which gives mental peace to travellers..
Is it safe to go Morni Hills?
PANCHKULA: Morni, the only hill station of Haryana has become a safe haven for criminals due to no check post and almost zero policing in the entire area. “Morni hills are no more safe to go for a day’s picnic as well. Many can be spotted standing in the middle of the road consuming alcohol.
Where is Tikkar lake located?
Tikkar Taal is a beautiful lake in the Morni Hills area in Haryana.
Which is the main tree of Morni Hills?
Teak/Sagwan (Tectona grandis) a large deciduous tree with small, white fragrant flowers and large ovate, papery leaves. It bears flowers in pannicles during monsoons and small globose fruit thereafter. The tree is leafless during winter months.
Why is Morni Hills called Morni Hills?
[1] 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.
How is the road to Morni Hills?
Here’s the proper route: Take NH3 Zirakpur – Kalka-Shimla Highway – After around 3 km Turn Right Towards Nadha Sahib Gurudwara – Pass By Gurudwara – Turn Left after Jai Gugga Jahar Veer Jee – Pass by Holy Child School – Morni Hills!
Is there snowfall in Morni Hills?
Mussoorie is an excellent hill station to see snow in the winter season with an advantage that it lies nearby Chandigarh.
Which tree is found in the hills of Morni?
Chir Pine (Pinus roxburghii) a large Himalayan coniferous tree found in the lower altitudes, that can grow upto 150 feet high and has a tough, deeply fissured red-brown bark that protects the tree from forest fires.
Is Morni Hills open now?
Morni Hills are open throughout the day and all around the year. Morni Hills weather remains pleasant throughout the year but the best time to visit Morni Hills is from October to March.
Which hills are visible from Chandigarh?
Hill Stations near Chandigarh:
- Morni Hills (27 km) Morni Hills (27 km) | #1 of 10 Hill Stations near Chandigarh.
- Parwanoo (29.3 km) Parwanoo (29.3 km) | #2 of 10 Hill Stations near Chandigarh.
- Nalagarh (45.6 km)
- Kasauli (57.9 km)
- Barog (58.8 km)
- Nahan (77.4 km)
- Solan (66.6 km)
- Chail (105 km)