Parwanoo is located in the Solan District of Himachal Pradesh
and is spread across the Shiwalik Mountain range of the Himalayas. The
economy of the town is mainly supported by tourist and its large
quantities of fruit produce. The city is frequented by tourists due to
its various trekking and hiking trails and the favorable climate all
year round. Here’s the list of the best places to visit in Parwanoo.
1. Mughal Gardens (Yadavindra Gardens)
Also known as the Yadavindra Gardens, the Mughal Gardens
were designed in the 17th century by Nawab Fidal Khan under the
suzerainty of the Mughals. The gardens are neatly designed with
symmetrical rows of flowerbeds and features several fountains. The place
offers a serene and relaxing spot and is best visited during the
festival of Baisakhi when various programs and festivities are organized
by the state government.
2. Gurkha Fort
The Gurkha Fort
was built by the Gurkha Chief Amar Singh Thapa and is located at a
height of 1,371 meters above sea level. The fort was built to gain a
strategic advantage against the Gurkha wars against the British. The
fort is located in a cantonment area and is surrounded by a dense forest
cover of deodar cedar trees.
3. Fruit Orchards
The
main source of Parwanoo’s economy is the fruit produce that comes from
the fruit orchards located here. Located across the Shiwalik Mountain
range, the climate of Parwanoo is best for growing fruits like apples and peaches
etc. The fruits produced here are considered to be of the highest
quality in India and are exported to various countries across the world.
4. Mansa Devi Temple
Mansa Devi Temple
was built during the 17th century by Maharaja Gopal Singh who was the
ruler of this region. The main deity that the temple enshrines is Mansa
Devi an incarnation of Shakti in the Hindu culture. The best time to
visit the temple is during the Navratra season when various fairs and
cultural programs are organized by the temple committee and the state
government.
While
being a part of the British rule in India, Parwanoo’s significance
wasn’t much till the town was realized as an important industrial and
agricultural spot in Himachal Pradesh. Its close proximity to the state
of Haryana has had a deep influence upon the culture of the town. The
above-mentioned attractions are few of the most visited places in and around Parwanoo and are not to be missed.
