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Morni Hills near Chandigarh

Travel Guru — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:04:01 +0000

The only hill station of Haryana is an ideal place for picnic and short trips all the year around. Morni Hills are about and hours distance from Chandigarh (45 Kilometers) winding through hill tracks, forest cover and pine trees, Morni Hills delight with picturesque location.

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Pinjore Gardens Chandigarh

Travel Guru — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:59:44 +0000

Chandigarh, is surrounded by numerous beautiful places that serve as ideal destinations for excursions. The Pinjore Garden is one of those places that has emerged as an important tourist attraction that one can visit when on a holiday to this city or is going towards from Chandigarh to Shimla.

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Chhatbir Zoo Chandigarh

Travel Guru — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:52:52 +0000

Also known as the Mahendra Chaudhary Zoological Park, Chhatbir zoo, the distinguished zoological garden is located at a distance of 17 km from Chandigarh and 55 km from Patiala. The zoo sprawls across an expanse of 202 acres against a stunning green backdrop.

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Chandigarh Rock Garden

Travel Guru — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:49:16 +0000

This sprawling amusement kingdom has been made completely from waste materials, industrial waste and thrown-away items, Created by celebrated artist Nek Chand, the garden highlights the value of materials many people consider trash.

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Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh

Travel Guru — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:44:36 +0000

This is one of the most picturesque man made lakes in India. The Chandigarh lake Sukhna being an inseparable part of the city was created in 1958 by damming the Sukhna Choe. It had a depth of 18 feet originally and was spread across 3 sq km. True to its name Sukhna which implies a wish - fulfilled, the lake is an idyllic resort to enjoy nature at its best.

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