Along the National Highway 22, as you cross the state border from Haryana into Himachal, it is Parwanoo (470m) that welcomes you. A couple of decades ago, this was a sleepy little village and today, it is a pulsating industrial town. Fruit based products and plastics, Motor parts and watch components and a whole lot more roll out of Parwanoo's factories. For the tourist, Parwanoo is a convenient base station to see and visit a number of nearby areas.

How to Get There

The nearest broad guage railhead is at Kalka, only 15 km away. The closet airport is at Chandigarh, 32 km away (ISBT) 31. 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.

Places of Interest in and Around Parwanoo

Pinjore (10km) :
Parwanoo is an excellent base to visit the

famous Mughal style gardens at Pinjore.

Dagshai (28km) :
A one time British cantonment this small town is surrounded by pine trees. It has an old Church.

Kasauli (37km) :
A charming hill station with lots of 'old world' charm.

Subathu (45 km) :
Still a cantonment, it also has the remains of a Gurkha fort.