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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 out of products and
plastics, Motor parts and watch components and a whole lot more roll see and
visit a number of nearby areas.
PRIME ATTRACTIONS
Renuka (132-km):
With a circumference of roughly 2.5-kms, this is the largest lake in Himachal.
Fed by underground springs, it is shaped like the profile of a reclining woman
and is regarded to be the embodiment of the Goddess Renuka.
Dagshai (28-km): A
one time British cantonment, this small town is surrounded by pine trees and
also has an old church.
Subathu (16-km):
Still a cantonment, it has also got the remains of a Gurkha Fort.
Pinjore (10-km):
Parwanoo is an excellent base to visit the famed Mughal style gardens at Pinjore.
Kasauli (37-km): A
charming hill station with lots of 'old world' charm.
HOW TO GET THERE?
Air: The closest airport
is at Chandigarh, 22-km away.
Rail: The nearest broad gauge railhead is at Kalka, only 4-km away.
Road: Regular buses and taxis are available from both Chandigarh and Kalka.
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