| Weekend getaways around Chandigarh are found in | | | | hills is further enhanced for the visitors by the |
| aplenty providing the visitors ample opportunities to | | | | government as it is laced with small playgrounds for |
| enjoy their weekends away from the chaotic city life. | | | | children, a roller skating rink and a swimming pool |
| These destinations located in close proximity to the | | | | perfect for rejuvenation. It is therefore considered an |
| main city are well connected with rail and road | | | | ideal tourist place away from the noisy cities and in the |
| networks and hence are ideal for a weekend | | | | lap of Mother Nature. |
| getaway. Ranging from exhilarating adventurous | | | | Pinjore |
| sports to religious destinations your weekend | | | | About 20 kms away from the city of Chandigarh, |
| packages for travel around Chandigarh provides a | | | | Pinjore is the city of beauteous Rajasthani Mughal |
| plethora of options for an exciting travel experience. | | | | style Yadavindra Gardens. The place has references |
| Some of these popular destinations around Chandigarh | | | | in the holy epic of Hindus, Mahabharata and is |
| are: | | | | considered to be the place where Pandavas (mythical |
| Mata Mansa Devi Temple | | | | clan of rulers) had rested during their time period in |
| The temple situated at Panchkula it is dedicated to | | | | exile. The highlight of the city is undoubtedly its |
| goddess Mansa Devi. Spread over a landscape of 100 | | | | beauteous Yadavindra Gardens; beautifully manicured |
| acres the temple is located about 10 kilometres from | | | | gardens are further laced with fountains and waterfalls. |
| Chandigarh. Thus a popular weekend getaway around | | | | Other sightseeing attractions include its palaces |
| Chandigarh, Mata Mansa Devi temple is one of the | | | | showcasing a fine blend of Rajasthani and Mughal |
| prominent Shakti temples of the region. The ideal time | | | | architectural styles. |
| to visit the temple is during the auspicious days of | | | | Kurukshetra |
| Navratra festival as this is the time when thousands of | | | | According to the holy Hindu epic, Mahabharata, |
| devotees visit the temple to bow to the deity and to | | | | Kurukshetra is the place where the battle of |
| participate in the Navratra fair celebrated each year. | | | | Mahabharat was fought between the warrior clans of |
| Morni Hills | | | | Pandavas and Kauravas. The region is now a popular |
| When planning weekend breaks around Chandigarh a | | | | tourist destination and one that must be added to your |
| journey to Morni Hills is an absolute must. The jungle | | | | Chandigarh weekend getaways plan. The region |
| settings are soothing to the eyes and also offer | | | | boasts of housing various sites related to the times of |
| opportunity to spot wild animals in their natural habitat. | | | | Mahabharata. Some of the must visit places in the |
| The park is home to some of the furious predators | | | | town includes the place where Bhagvad Gita (holy text |
| including leopards and also other creatures such as | | | | of Hindus) was narrated to Arjuna by Lord Krishna- |
| langur, rhesus monkeys, deer and others. Thus a | | | | Jyotisar, a museum displaying artefacts and paintings |
| favourite amongst wildlife enthusiasts, Morni Hills is | | | | depicting the Mahabharata war- Krishna Temple, |
| covered with pine trees. The serene backdrop of the | | | | Bhadrakali Temple and more. |