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Along the National Highway 22, as you
cross the State border from Haryana into Himachal, Parwanoo (470 m) welcomes
you. A couple of decades ago, this was a sleepy little village and today, it is a
major industrial town. For the tourist, Parwanoo is a convenient base station to see and visit a number of nearby areas.
ACCESS: The nearest broad gauge railhead is
at Kalka, only 1.5 km away and nearest airport is at Chandigarh, 32 km.
Taxis and buses are available at both places.
CLIMATE:
In winter, the temperature can get quite low when heavy woolens are required. It is
pleasantly warm in summer and cottons are recommended.
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THE SHIWALIK: Parwanoo lies in the low rolling Shiwalik hills
and aptly the HPTDC hotel at Parwanoo
is called the The Shiwalik. Just near to the highway, it is one of the first buildings in
town and is an excellent introduction to Himachal's Hospitality. Here is the perfect place
for the businessman, the start of a great holiday for the tourist or even a respite from a
long journey.
Next to the hotel and right on the
highway, Himachal Tourism also runs the Cafe Shiwalik and also a Tourist
Information Office.
ADDRESS:
The Shiwalik, Parwanoo ( H.P.) - 173220.
Tel: (01792) - 232295, 232296, Fax: 01792-232297
E-mail: shiwalik@hptdc.in
CLASS: Deluxe Hotel.
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Check availability and book The Shiwalik
- All rooms are airy, spacious, well furnished
with
attached baths and running hot and cold water
- Satellite Television, Room
Service, Laundry and Dry cleaning
- Parking
within premises, Taxis arranged, Doctor on call
- Bar & Restaurant
serving Indian, Chinese,
Continental and Himachali cuisine
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MasterCard / Visa credit cards accepted at the hotel
CAFE SHIWALIK:
HPTDC runs a cafe near Hotel Shiwalik, Parwanoo with a sitting capacity of 56
persons.
PLACES OF INTEREST
PINJORE (10 km): Parwanoo is an
excellent base to visit the famous Mughal style garden at Pinjore.
DAGSHAI
(28 km): A one time British
cantonment this small town is surrounded by pine trees. It has an old church.
KASAULI
(37 km): A charming hill
station with lots of old world charms.
SABATHU (45 km): Still a cantonment,
it also has the remains of a Gorkha fort.
This small hill station seems to live
in time warp that belongs to the 19th century. The narrow
roads of Kasauli (1951m) slither up and down the hillside and offer some magnificent
vistas. Directly below is the spread of vast plains of Punjab and Haryana which as
darkness falls, unroll a gorgeous carpet of twinkling lights. At 3647 m, the peak of Choor Chandni also called the Choordhar powerfully dominates the lower hills and across
the undulating ranges, Shimla is visible.
The upper and lower malls run through
Kasauli's length and one can enjoy longs walks. A mixed forest of pine, oak
and huge horse-chestnut encircles the town. Its colonial ambience is reinforced by
stretch of cobbled road, quaint shops, gabled houses with charming facades and scores of
neat little gardens and orchards.
ACCESS:
Kasauli is connected by road. The closest broad gauge railhead is at Kalka, 37 km
away. The closest airport are at Chandigarh, (65 km) and Shimla (73km). Taxis
and buses for Kasauli are available from Delhi, Chandigarh, Kalka and Shimla.
CLIMATE:
In winter, the temperature gets quite low and heavy woolens are required. In
summer, the climate is mild light woolens/cottons are recommended.
THE ROS COMMON: In this charming town, Himachal Tourism runs the equally charming Hotel Ros Common. This colonial bungalow provides an old world
atmosphere to truly savour Kasauli. It offers solitude without compelling one to
become a recluse.
ADDRESS:
The Ros Common, Kasauli (HP) - 173204.
Tel: (01792) - 272005, 272007.
CLASS: Deluxe - Heritage Hotel.
Check availability and book The Ros Common
- Rooms are airy, spacious,
decently furnished with attached baths and running hot & cold water
- Restaurant, Room service, Laundry and Dry
Cleaning arranged
- Satellite
Television
- Parking within premises
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Tariff on Continental Plan
PLACES OF INTEREST
MONKEY POINT:
3.5 km from Hotel Ros
Common, a hill which derives its name from Rishi Man-Ki who used to worship an idol of
Lord Hanuman and later the summit was crowned with a small temple dedicated to
Lord Hanuman and presently being looked after by the personnel of Air Force,
stationed here. The area being restricted from security point of view, no
belongings like Camera etc are allowed.
OTHER ATTRACTIONS:
Christ and the Baptist Church are examples of Kasauli's colonial
architecture. Central Research Institute established in 1906 by Dr. Sample prepares
various vaccines. Kuthar (46 km) has an old palace with wall paintings. The
small Sanwara Station (16 km) on the Kalka Shimla Railway line can make a good
downhill hike from Kasauli.
BABA BALAK NATH TEMPLE: 3 km
on the Hill top is a famous temple of Sidh Baba Balak Nath.
SHIRDI SAI BABA MANDIR: Built in 1989
the famous temple is located half km away from Garkhal. The idol of
Sai Baba was built at Jaipur and the burning flame in this temple signifies the divine
power of Sai Baba of Shirdi.
LAWRENCE SCHOOL:
Situated on top of the hill is the famous Lawrence School. Mr. Henry Lawrence was the founder of
this school. He also built the first cottage in Kasauli known as Sunny Side in 1848.
On the Kalka - Shimla Highway, Barog
(1680m) has grown from a mere stopover to a full-fledged destination. Surrounded by
pine and oak forests, Barog has a commanding setting. Barog makes a conveniently
accessible destination and a travel stopover to or from Shimla.
 THE PINEWOOD:
Himachal Tourism runs the Hotel Pinewood. Largely fuelled by the presence of the Hotel Pinewood, Barog
has emerged as a popular and full fledged destination.
Here is a self-contained hotel whose facilities cater to both the luxury
seeker and the economy traveler. The hotel is the perfect place for a lazy holiday
or a quiet honeymoon. It's rich offerings are a sample of the bounty that
the nature
has generously given to Himachal hills.
ADDRESS:
The Pinewood, Barog (HP) - 173212.
Tel:(01792) - 238825 - 27 Fax: (01792)-238881.
E-mail: pinewood@hptdc.in
CLASS: Deluxe Hotel.
Check availability and book The Pinewood
- The luxury suites and deluxe
double bedrooms have wall to wall carpeting. The rooms are
airy, spacious, well furnished and have attached baths with running hot and cold water.
- Satellite Television, Room service, Laundry and
Dry Cleaning.
- Parking within premises.
- 2 Conference halls with a capacity
of 450 persons.
- Billiards room, Table tennis,
Sauna and Steam Bath.
- Bar & Restaurant
serving Indian, Chinese,
Continental and Himachali cuisine. Open air Cafe.
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Mastercard / Visa Credit Cards accepted
CAFE BAROG: Himachal Tourism also runs a road side cafe with fast food service at Barog.
 The APPLE CART INN: A one time Dak Bungalow and staging
post where horses were changed for the final stretch to Shimla, now run as an economy hotel.
ADDRESS:
The Apple Cart Inn, Kiarighat, Distt. Solan Tel. (01792) - 256148.
CLASS: Budget Hotel.
Check availability and book The Apple Cart Inn
- Drive in, Parking, TV, Bar & Restaurant
PLACES OF INTEREST
RAILWAY STATION (3 km): On of
the most attractive station in the Scottish style on the Kalka - Shimla rail route.
DAGSHAI (7 km): A one time British
cantonment. This is small town surrounded by pine trees and has an old church.
SOLAN (8 km): Located on the National
Highway - 22 Solan derives its name from "Shoolini Devi" a local deity whose
temple is situated in Solan Graon which is in existence since ancient times. Solan
also remained capital of erstwhile Bhagat State for many years. A famous
"Shoolini Fair" is commemorated every year in 2nd week of
June at Thoda Ground. The town has various cultural and
recreational centers besides temples and churches. There are beautiful parks such as
Children Park, Mohan Park and Jawahar Park which have adequate arrangements for
comfortable sitting and strolling. A mini zoo in the park adds to the fascination
of
the environment. Durga Club, Central State Library, Lower and Upper Bazaar and Mall
road are worth visiting. Ancient Durga Temple, Sanatan Dharm Mandir, Hari and
Narsingh Mandir are also quite famous.
SOLAN BREWERY (11 km): This is in
existence since 1855 AD. Formerly Dyer Meakin Brewary, it is not only known in the
country but also in foreign countries for its products.
JATOLI (15 km): 7 km from Solan
this small but beautiful village on Solan - Rajgarh road famous for Vishal Shiva temple.
DOLANJI BON MONASTERY (18 km):
On Solan - Rajgarh road there is a small village known as Ochhghat. 5km from here on
Narag-Sarahan road, located at famous Bon Monastery known 'Yungdrung Bon Monastery' being
run by Yungdrung Bon Monastic Centre. This was founded in 1969 by the Abbot Lungtog
Tenpai Nyima. After 14 years of hard work, he managed to create a totally self
sufficient monastery with 120 monks, developing it into a thriving, active
centre of all branches of Tibetan traditional learning. On the eve of New Year and
on other occasions three sacred Bon dances are performed here which are of great
attraction.
KAROL GOOFA (17 km): On the
Karol Tibba (2135m) and 8 km from Solan town is an ancient Sidh Goofa which is
considered to be one of the longest Goofa in Himalayan region. It starts from Karol
and ends somewhere at Pinjore. Besides Goddess Kali and Lord Hanuman
temples, Thakur Mandir on top of the hill are some the great attractions for the
pilgrims and visitors. The trek up to Karol is steep but quite enjoyable. This place is very popular amongst the trekkers and
adventurous picnickers.
HORTICULTURE AND FORESTRY UNIVERSITY
(16 km): In the surroundings on Rajgarh Road the University is an unique centre of
higher studies and research in horticulture and forestry. The entire campus is
worth seeing.
GAURA : Located alongside the
Solan - Rajgarh road, this place is famous for Mahasheer fishing in Giri river.
RAJGARH (53 km): A picturesque
area with numerous orchards and picnic spots like Habban and Nacchana.
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