Morni Hills are an offshoot of Shivalik range, which run in two parallel ranges. The village of Morni (Bhoj Jabial) lies on the mountainside, at 1220 meters or 3600 feet above sea level. Traditions assign the name of Morni to a Queen who is believed to have ruled this area. Situated in the lower reaches of the Shivalik range, Morni is ideal for a holiday with its cool clime, beautiful natural vistas and myriad opportunities for bird watching, trekking, rock-climbing and other adventure sports. The best time for visiting Morni Hills is from September to March.  

Cross Highway 22.45 km tom Chandigarh. 'Past the Panchkula township. Along a state mad, head towards the hills. Past sleepy hamlets and cultivated terraces. Chugging up a hill climb of above 8000 ft. with wilderness all around. Continue past the pine, to our place in Morni Hills. Nestling in a pocket of pine. Overlooking the humpbacked blue hills in the distance. Hiding In their midst are trek mutes to the bank of the serpentine river Ghaggar, two water bodies and a dilapidated fort of the Queen of Morni. Morni a perfect holiday station for groups and the family. Ideal for such adventure sport as rock-climbing, trekking and nature rambles.

There are two lakes or tals, which seem to be mysteriously interconnected,  even though they are separated by a hillock. The water level in both the tals always remains the same, as there is a hidden channel under the hill connecting them. The larger is about 550 meters long and 460 meters broad and the other about 365 meters either way.Locals consider the lake auspicious and gather here on ceremonial occasions. A small temple on the banks contains a Trimurti (the Hindu Trinity), which dates back to the 12th century AD when a Shiva temple was also supposed to have existed at the site.  

Morni offers many interesting trekking options. One can trek to the two tals and the fort and for the more adventurous; there are treks to the bank of the river Ghaggar, which flows past Morni. Goat tracks lead out of the tourist complex for those keen on walks. The tourist authorities are examining the viability of hang-gliding in Morni, introducing yet another special attraction.

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