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Parwanoo
lies in the low rolling Shiwalik hills
and aptly the HPTDC hotel at Parwanoo is
called the The Shiwalik. Just near to the highway, it is one of the first
buildings in town and is an excellent introduction to Himachal's
Hospitality. Here is the perfect place for the businessman, the start of a
great holiday for the tourist or even a respite from a long journey.
Next to the hotel and right on
the highway, Himachal Tourism also runs the Cafe Shiwalik and also a
Tourist Information Office.
ACCESS :
The
nearest broad gauge railhead is at Kalka, only 1.5 km away and
nearest airport is at Chandigarh, 32 km. Taxis and buses are available at
both places.
CLIMATE :
In winter, the temperature can
get quite low when heavy woolens are required. It is pleasantly warm in
summer and cottons are recommended.
PLACES OF INTEREST
PINJORE (10
km): Parwanoo is an excellent base to visit the famous Mughal style garden
at Pinjore.
DAGSHAI
(28 km): A one time British cantonment this small town is
surrounded by pine trees. It has an old church.
KASAULI (37 km): A
charming hill station with lots of old world charms.
SABATHU (45 km):
Still a cantonment, it also has the remains of a Gorkha fort.
Facilities :
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All rooms are airy,
spacious, well furnished with attached baths and running hot and cold
water
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Satellite Television, Room
Service, Laundry and Dry cleaning
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Parking within premises,
Taxis arranged, Doctor on call
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Bar & Restaurant serving
Indian, Chinese, Continental and Himachali cuisine
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MasterCard / Visa credit cards accepted at the hotel
Cafe :
HPTDC runs a cafe near Hotel
Shiwalik, Parwanoo with a sitting capacity of 56 persons.

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