8 Places to See near Chandigarh

• Located around 70 km.
• Suitable for families and couples.
• Best time to visit Kasauli is in between April to September.
• Tourist spots- Monkey Point, Dharampur, Sunset Point, Christ Church etc.
• Nature walking and hiking can be enjoyed.
• Has an influence of the colonial era.

• Located 126 km away.
• Best time to visit Mussorie is in between April to June and September to November.
• Offers breath-taking views of Doon Valley and Shiwalik ranges. 
• Situated at an altitude of 1826 km.
• Ideal for nature walks, trekking and horse riding.
• Jharipani falls, Bhatta falls and Kempty falls are the famous waterfalls.
• Must take a rope way ride to the Gun hills.
• Best to make a road trip.

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• Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
• British India ambiance.
• Popular honeymoon destination.
• Breath-taking view of snow-capped mountains.
• Kalka Shimla Toy Train is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Close to Kullu, Manali other summer destinations of Himachal Pradesh.
• Best to make a road trip.

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• Located around 241 km away.
• Best time to visit Jim Corbett is in between November 15 to June 15. Remains closed rest of the year.
• Is world famous national park due to frequent tiger sighting.
• Spread across of 1308.58 sq km area.
• Enjoy jeep and elephant safaris.
• Wildlife enthusiasts and bird watchers love this destination.
• Best to make a road trip

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• Located 273 km away.
• Best time to visit Dharamshala is in between September to October and March to June.
• Has a strong Tibetan influence.
• It is fondly called the ‘Scotland of India.
• It is flanked by snow-capped mountains and a valley.
• His Holiness, the Dalai Lama resides at McLeodganj here.
• It is ideal for couples and families.
• Best to make a road trip.

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• Located 153 km away.
• Ideal for a religious retreat.
• Close to Kullu, one of the most visited tourist places in Himachal.
• Has religious importance for Hindus and Sikhs.
• Hosts hot springs which attract lots of tourists.
• The Lord Ram temple is a major attraction. Its history is engraved on its walls.
• Shri Gurunanak Dev Ji Gurudwara and Lord Shiva temple are famous.
• Drive through Parvati Valley near Bhuntar.

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• Located 280 km away.
• One of the most visited tourist destinations in Himachal.
• Best time to visit Kullu is in between April to September.
• Famous temples - Basheshwar, Raghunathji, Bijli Mahadev temples.
• Tourist spots - Sultanpur Palace, Parvati Valley, Raison, Shoja, Karrain etc. 
• Enjoy adventure sports like trekking, mountaineering, angling, skiing, white water rafting and para gliding.
• Best to make a road trip.

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• Located 110 km away.
• Ideal for getaways with family.
• Best time to visit Chail is in between May to September.
• It is a hill station 2226 m in altitude. 
• World’s highest cricket pitch and polo ground is here. 
• Hiking, fishing, horse riding can be enjoyed.
• Well connected by air.

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