Morni Hills is a major tourist attraction and the only hill station in Haryana, India. The Morni Hills at the height of 1,267 meters with some stunning view points. in the Panchkula district of Haryana is located around 45 kilometres from Chandigarh, 35 kilometres from Panchkula city. Morni is known for its Himalayan views, flora, lakes and fort. It is also a popular picnic destination for locals and tourists alike. It is believed the place got its name of Morni from a queen who once ruled the area two thousand years ago. She was a just ruler and after her Morni was occupied by the Raja of Morni, Kotaha and later Pindrawal Raja Mir Syed Muhammad Baquar Ali Khan.
The best way to reach Morni Hills from Chandigarh is by road, which takes around an hour to reach Morni Hills. On the way, there are several rest stops and hotels, especially near Panchkula. There are several places worth visiting in and around the hill station. These include the Tikkar Taal., Gurudwara Nada Sahib, Adventure Park, and Thakurdwara Temple. Those interested in history can visit the Morni Fort Museum, Masoompur Fort and Garhi Kotaha Fort. Tourism, in Morni hills, is not just about forts it is also about nature like Morni waterfall Morni Pheasant Breeding Centre and the herbal forest. Also, worth visiting are the Thakur Dwar temple and Bhuri Singh Deota temple. sometimes also called Switzerland of Haryana, Morni Hills is also an important archaeological site. Those looking for adventure can visit the Tikkar Taal Adventure Resort.
The resort is located amidst mountains, lakes, and waterfalls making this resort a perfect vacation destination. The hotel has a dedicated children’s park and an adult outdoor sports activity centre. Tourists can also enjoy trekking and rock climbing. Tourists can also enjoy boating, kayaking on the lakes as well as paragliding. Morni is well known for its lakes namely Morni lake and Tikkar lake and is surrounded by lush green hills. Morni Hills are a major birdwatching destination.
Numerous bird species can be seen here including Wallcreeper, Crested Kingfisher, Bar-tailed Treecreeper, Blue Peafowl, Kalij Pheasant, Red Junglefowl, Grey Francolin, Quails, Himalayan Bulbul and Oriental Turtle Dove. Trees like neem, oak, pipal, Jamun, amaltas and jacaranda cover the slopes, Tourists visiting Morni hills can stay at hotels and resorts that offer accommodation at reasonable prices. Situated in the lower reaches of the Shivalik ranges, Morni is ideal for a weekend holiday tour. The best time to visit Morni hills is from October to April
