About
Panchkula is a planned city in the Panchkula district, Haryana. Situated at a distance of 4 kilometres southeast of
Chandigarh and 259 kilometres northeast of New
Delhi, this city forms a part of a continuous area with the Union Territory of
Chandigarh and the city of
Mohali. The
Chandigarh-
Mohali-
Panchkula metropolitan region collectively forms a Tri-city. The
Chandimandir Cantonment and headquarters of the Western Command of the Indian Army is in
Panchkula.
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Real estate
Lifestyle
Morni Hills near
Chandigarh, an offshoot of Shivalik range, are situated approximately 45 kilometres from the city of gardens. This beautiful hill resort boasts of a real scenic beauty. The Pinjore Gardens is another tourist attraction in the vicinity. It is situated at a distance of 20 kilometres from the city, and is spread over a total area of 250 acres. Alternatively known as Yadavindra Gardens, this is the venue for an annual mango festival. It houses a mini zoo, historic places, Japanese garden, nursery, and a number of picnic spots. The Cactus Garden & Yavnika Garden, spread over 7 acres in the center of
Panchkula is well-known for its rare and endangered species of Indian succulents. The town houses branch offices for a number of state government agencies, including Haryana Urban Development Authority, Central Board of Secondary Education, Department of Technical Education, Staff Selection Commission, and many others. There are also a number of hotels within
Panchkula, including Ramgarh Heritage, a luxury boutique resort.