Morni, Hill station village in Panchkula district, India
Morni is a hill village set at about 1,220 meters in the Shivalik range. It sits beside two natural lakes surrounded by dense forests and mountain slopes.
The site has the remains of a fort about two thousand years old, connected to an ancient queen who gave the village its name. The Thakur Dwar Temple holds archaeological finds from the 7th century.
The Thakur Dwar Temple contains archaeological discoveries including stone carvings and Hindu sculptures dating back to the 7th century Pratihara period.
The village is reachable by direct road from Panchkula, about 35 kilometers away. Lodging options include the Mountain Quail Tourist Resort and smaller guesthouses.
The two lakes here maintain the same water level throughout the year, a rare natural occurrence in Haryana. This unusual feature makes them stand out as something worth observing.
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