Morni Hills
About Morni Hills
Far From City: 11 kms from city center
Cost:
About Morni Hills
Weather:
Time Required:3-4 hours
Open Time:Throughout the day
Cost:Free
Wildlife at Morni Hills
It has a great coverage of flora and a lot of wild animals can also be seen here. The animals that make this their home include jackals, langurs, hare, hyenas, neelgai, wild boars, barking deer, sambar and even leopards. Trees like neem, oak, pipal, jamun, amaltas and jacaranda cover the slopes, while a number of birds make an appearance here as well. Wallcreeper, Crested Kingfisher, Bar-tailed Treecreeper, Blue Peafowl, Kalij Pheasant, Red Junglefowl, Grey Francolin, Quails, Himalayan Bulbul, Oriental Turtle Dove, quails, sand grouse and common doves are some of the more frequently sighted birds here.
Activities in Morni Hills
In addition to being a natural retreat, Morni Hils also has a number of activities to offer its visitors. The lake has boating facility which will take you to a tranquil excursion across the hills, and you can also go for leisurely nature walks in the forests nearby. Beckon the adrenaline junkie in you and trek your way to the lake or up to the old Morni fort here, and if you're feeling more adventurous you can also try hiking up to the Ghaggar river that flows close to the Morni Hills.
An Adventure Park is also developed nearby which provide activity options like rope climbing, commando nets, Burma bridge, rappelling, and rock-climbing. You can also find a tree house there with fountains and a cafeteria. Other than these, a number of swings and rides are available for children as well. The park's entry fee is INR 50 for adults and INR 30 for children under 10 years of age.
Best time to visit Morni Hills
October - March are the best months to enjoy the picturesque setting of this location
How to Reach Morni Hills
Morni Hills is situated at about 45 kilometres from Chandigarh city. The best way to reach Morni Hills is by road which takes around an hour. You can hire a taxi or take your own car to visit the place. Alternatively, you can hop on a bus from Chandigarh Railway Station. You can also cover Panchkula which falls on the way between Chandigarh and Morni Hills.
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Where to Stay
Mountain Quail Tourist Resort, maintained by the Haryana Tourism, is a great place to stopover for your weekly sojourn. Other than that, you can also stay at Hotel Dreamway, Royal Huts Resort, Morni Resorts, Morni Heights Resort, Redwood Resorts and Hotel North Park.
Best Restaurants Nearby
You can grab a delicious meal at the Mountain Quail Resort, Patio Terrasse - Golden Tulip, Nancy Guest House & Restaurant and Chadrawal Kunj Forest Retreat.
Tips
1. The temperature here is only 4 degree Celsius lesser than Chandigarh, so make sure you visit during the less hot months2. There are no markets nearby, so make sure you carry your essentials with you3. No petrol pumps on the way, so travel up here with a full tank
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