Weekends are all about taking a break from your hectic schedule and relaxing. You don’t want to sit around and waste away your Weekend on a recliner, if you live in a place like the tricity. If you want to settle in this beautiful city, La Prisma, one of the most renowned real estate developer in Zirakpur offers luxurious apartments. Here’s a list of few places that would serve perfect for your weekend getaway from Chandigarh.
Kasauli
If you have lived in Chandigarh for some time, this place needs no introduction. Probably the closest of all major hill stations in proximity to Chandigarh, is just about 60 kms from Chandigarh. It is about 2-3 hours drive from Chandigarh. Key attractions here are the hanuman Mandir, Christ church and the sunset point.
Shimla
Sitting peacefully at an altitude of 2,200 meters above sea level, over a 12 km-long ridge, Shimla is a hot favourite for hundreds of thousands of tourists who visit this picturesque hill station in the North India every year. Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh. Cool climate, panoramic views of imposing yet beautiful lush green hills, eye-catching hotels, colonial-era architecture, and plenty of mouth-watering cuisines are some of the many reasons why Shimla should be on the list of weekend getaways. It’s around 113 kms from Chandigarh. It’s well connected by a single lane highway which is both picturesque and convenient, and a narrow gauge railway line, which in itself is an experience.
Mandi
About 181 kms from Chandigarh and a roughly 5 hour drive from there, this small city is actually quite a surprise. Offering you stunning views of the cascading mountains, the lush forests and the gustling Beas, Mandi is a delight. Yet to become as popular as Kullu or Manali, Mandi is where you can go for your rejuvenating, quiet holiday. If adventure is your idea of a great holiday, trekking and rafting are some activities you can indulge in. Mandi is also home to numerous small temples .If you love trekking you can head to the pristine Parashar Lake.
Nahan
The capital of the princely state of Sirmur, it is a town with a rich history and heritage. Overlooking the Shivalik Range, this hill station is surrounded by lakes and features beautiful landscapes. Renukiji lake and Jagannath temple being the top attractions of this place. Distance of nahan from Chandigarh is about 85 kms.
Nalahgarh fort
A medieval era fort situated at a hill top. This lies at just 28 kms from chandigahr. The nalahgarh fort preserves all the the grandeur of the Pahari rajahs that ruled this region once.
Chail
Situated about 105 kms from Chandigarh, is the beautifull little town called Chail. IT is home to the highest cricket stadium in the world. The Chail palace is a beauty to behold.
Narkanda
Narakanda is located at an elevation of 2,708 m. The relatively less known and secluded town is surrounded by dense pine and cedar forests, with snow-laden peaks in the backdrop. It is internationally acclaimed as one of the best skiing and snowboarding spots in India.
Chakrata
About 200 kms away from Chandigarh and about 5-6 hour drive, this is a beautiful little hamlet nestled in the garhwal mountains.
Kuruksheta
Straight out of the annals of history is this pious city in Haryana. The land is hallowed for being the place where Lord Krishna revealed the wisdom of the divine. If you visit the city today, you would find its sanctity unblemished. A tour around the place will take you on a journey through time.
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