Things to do in Panchkula

By Panchkula4U editors · Updated Oct 16, 2026 · About Panchkula4U

Panchkula’s best days out are a short drive away, in the Shivalik foothills.

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For faith

Temple

Mansa Devi Temple

One of North India’s great Shakti temples.

1 to 2 hours

For faith

Gurdwara

Gurdwara Nada Sahib

A historic gurdwara on the Ghaggar.

1 hour

In the city

Garden

National Cactus and Succulent Botanical Garden

One of Asia’s biggest cactus collections.

1 hour

Close by

Temple

Chandi Mandir

The temple that named Chandigarh.

1 hour

Evening out

Garden

Yadavindra Gardens, Pinjore

Mughal terraces lit up after dark.

Half a day

For nature

Nature

Bir Shikargah Wildlife Sanctuary

Forest and birds near Pinjore.

Half a day

Day trip

Hills

Morni Hills

Haryana’s only hill station.

A full day

Day trip

Lake

Tikkar Taal

Twin lakes beyond Morni.

A full day with Morni

Big day out

Heritage railway

Kalka-Shimla toy train

The UNESCO mountain railway from Kalka.

A full day (5 to 6 hours each way)

Official sources: Haryana Tourism

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