Kasauli
77 kms from Chandigarh

A hill station popular for its unspoiled charm and quiet nature trails. At night one gets a lovely view of the lights of Chandigarh from here. Several reputed public schools are located near Kasauli, the one at Sanawar being the most prestigious.

Timber Trail
30 kms from Chandigarh

A popular rope way tourist resort located in the picturesque valley near Parwanoo on the Kalka-Shimla highway. ‘A must see’ for tourists. People of Chandigarh frequently visit this resort on weekends.

Chail
107 kms from Chandigarh

Built by the Maharaja of Patiala as the summer capital of the old princely State of Patiala, Chail provides a superb view of the mountains. The palace is an elegant hotel today. There are many smaller lodges located nearby. Chail boasts of the world’s highest cricket-pitch.

Shimla
120 kms from Chandigarh

Shimla , capital of Himachal Pradesh and once the summer capital of British India continues to be a popular destination. Driving from Chandigarh to Shimla, one passes through the large hill town of Solan, famous for its brewery. One may motor up to Solan and Shimla or take the picturesque mini-train. Northern Railway has introduced a luxury train ‘Shivalik Palace’(Kalka-Shimla) on demand. Further details may be sought from the Northern Railway Reservation Centre, ISBT, Sector 17, Telephone: 2708573.

Renuka Lake
95 kms from Chandigarh

The Renuka Lake is regarded as the embodiment of Renukaji, the wife of the sage Jamadagini and the mother of Parshuram one of the ten Avtars of Lord Vishnu. Shaped like the profile of a woman, the lake has the circumference of 2.5 km and is the largest in Himachal.