One of the most famous temples in North India is located here. It is the Mata Mansa Devi Mandir which is committed to the Goddess Mansa Devi. This Goddess is a celebrated form of Shakti in the Hindu religion. The main attraction of the temple is the tree which people believe has fulfilled many wishes over the decades.

Pinjore Gardens or the Yadavindra Gardens is about 12 miles away from the town and covers an area of around 250 acres. This garden dates back to around the 17th century and has become the spot of a yearly mango fair. It has a mini zoo, many historical places, a nursery, a Japanese garden, etc. According to the histories, the Pandava of the Mahabharata fame used to rest in this garden.

I also visited the Morni hills, part of the Sivalik Hills, which are around 28 miles from the city. These hills got their name from the ruler of this city, Queen Morni. These hills are perfect for bird watching and trekking enthusiasts. Few popular birds which caught my interest were Wallcreeper, Crested Kingfisher, Bar-tail, etc.

There is a famous Sikh Gurudwara in this district by the name of Nada Sahib. It is built on the banks of the Ghaggar-Hakra River in the Sivalik Hills. I enjoyed visiting this place because of the peace and calmness of the area. You can gaze around or sit along the banks and look upon the mysteries of nature all around.

If possible, do pay a visit to the famous Raipur Rani, a town built on the Chandigarh- Nahan-Paonta Sahib-Dehradun highway. A Chauhan Rajput, Rao Rai Singh founded this town in 1420 and ruled till Independence. The government has modified this place into an educational hub. You can learn more about the past and the ancient Indian culture from this place.

You can also visit the biggest garden in Asia, the Cactus Garden here. This garden has around 272 species of genus Mammillaria. You can also get a glimpse of the exotic Aloe species, Aloe ferox & other exotic species here. People can also purchase a few of the available plant species here.