Pinjore

Panchkula , Haryana

Pinjore is a small township that is located in the Panchkula district near Chandigarh. This is also one of the towns that is touched by the prosperity of Chandigarh and has become one of the very well organised townships in the country. This is a place overlooking the Sivalik Hills and it provides some astonishing view to all the visitors here. Pinjore is also famous among tourists because of its beauty and this town is truly one that everyone should visit. The most famous part of Pinjore of course is the Pinjore gardens which should not be missed at any cost. This is a very unique structure in this town and many people from all over come to visit it. It is a wonderful example of Mughal garden style and was built by the Patiala dynasty rulers. This garden has been laid in seven terraces and each of these terraces have a very unique feature. The highest first terrace has a palace built in Rajasthani–Mughal style. It is called the “Shish Mahal”. This is adjoined by the beautiful Hawa Mahal right next to it. The second terrace with arched doorways has the "Rang Mahal". There are many fountains and tree groves that characterise this entire place and add to the beauty of the already astonishing garden grounds. A heritage train has been introduced to visit all the monuments and the gardens in the complex. A very well maintained garden, its as if a rich story of the past still survives in the many nooks and corners of this garden, making Pinjore a delightful place to visit.