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Travels along Morni Hills Road

Morni is a hill station about 55 kilometers away from Chandigarh. Morni in local language is referred to peahen. The name is derived from the name of girl of a local ruler. There were many small princely states all over Shavlik hills. The rulers were mostly Rajput many of whom owed allegiance to Mughals.  Morni hills were ruled by Rajput from Sirmaur which is near Nahan in Himachal Pradesh. The place is situated in Shavlik hills and can be reached through a road from Panchkula. The map of the road is given below: The road is serpentine because hilly area… Read More »Travels along Morni Hills Road

Palash Flowers: The Flame of Jungle

When Palash tree flowers in the jungle, it seems that whole area is on fire. That is why the tree is also called Flame of the forest. Near Panchkula which is our native place are Shivalik hills. One of places in these hills is called Morni. The entire route passes through hills and zigzag. There are streams passing through under the bridges. A number of wild trees and plants grow. It is a very picturesque site. We go on to that route many times just for drive. There are hordes of monkeys and langoors. This time we went yesterday. There… Read More »Palash Flowers: The Flame of Jungle

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