Nalagarh, en route to Simla, is located 60 km north of Chandigarh. It is a semi-hilly town that boasts of the title of 'Gateway to Himachal Pradesh'.
Nurtured by hillocks on all sides and adorned with lush greenery, it is a perfect destination to escape the scorching heat of Delhi. It provides both the feel of a sabbatical and a pleasure trip.
The famous Mughal Gardens at Pinjore are only 35 km away. Also, fishing enthusiasts have plenty of opportunity for a good catch at the Gobind Sagar Lake, Gambar River(22 km) and the Sutlej Barrage(22 km). The Naina Devi Temple beckons from only 60 kms away, and of course, Simla is only 135 km away.
The most interesting place to put up at is the Nalagarh Fort, located on a hillock at the foothills of the mighty Himalayas. It was built during the reign of Raja Bikram Chand in 1421 and is now a hotel, which provides great lodging facilities. In addition, one can go for Ayurvedic oil treatment, golf and swimming. If you've visited the Neemrana Fort, you can relive the experience at Nalagarh Fort. The Fort affords a breathtaking view of the surrounding towns of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh at night.
21 km north of Nalagarh stands the Ramgarh Fort, at a height of 4000 feet. The fort ramparts command a panoramic view of the snow clad Himalayan peaks. Ramgarh is an important landmark of the famous Gurkha Wars of the mid-nineteenth century.
Nalagarh is also home to a textile factory (GPI Textiles Limited), a footwear company and not to forget a Kwality Walls production plant. These manufacturing units not only provide employment to the local folk but also drive the town towards necessary development.
Nalagarh can be reached by road via Ambala and Pinjore and by air and rail via Chandigarh.
If you're looking at a long vacation, stay at Nalagarh and check out all the surrounding places one by one. You'll love it.
Nalagarh, en route to Simla, is located 60 km north of Chandigarh. It is a semi-hilly town that boasts of the title of 'Gateway to Himachal Pradesh'.
