Morni Hills Resort
Morni Hills, situated in the enchanting state of Haryana, is a hidden gem just waiting to be explored. A short drive away from the bustling city of Chandigarh, Morni Hills captivates visitors with its pristine beauty, lush greenery, and an abundance of crystal-clear water bodies. This serene destination is where you can escape the chaos of city life and truly unwind.
At Morni Hills Resort, you will wake up to the gentle embrace of the morning sun, as it paints the sky with hues of orange and pink. The breathtaking sunrise over the rolling hills and shimmering lakes is a sight to behold. Take a leisurely stroll through the lush gardens, breathe in the crisp, clean mountain air, and revel in the symphony of birdsong that accompanies your morning. Mornings at Morni Hills are a reminder that life is more than just deadlines and schedules; it’s about cherishing the beauty that surrounds us.
At Morni Hills Resort, you will wake up to the gentle embrace of the morning sun, as it paints the sky with hues of orange and pink. The breathtaking sunrise over the rolling hills and shimmering lakes is a sight to behold. Take a leisurely stroll through the lush gardens, breathe in the crisp, clean mountain air, and revel in the symphony of birdsong that accompanies your morning. Mornings at Morni Hills are a reminder that life is more than just deadlines and schedules; it’s about cherishing the beauty that surrounds us.
Morni Hills History
Morni hills were a popular location for hunting in the 18th and 19thcenturies. Ahmad Shah Abdali, the Afghan invader is said to have camped at Pinjore for tiger hunting in the Morni hills in 1765. Col. R .R. Gillespie the legendary braveheart of the British Indian Army, is said to have camped at the hills in 1807 also for tiger hunting. Tigers frequented the jungles of Morni and Pinjaur as late as the close of the 19th century. The District Gazetteer of Ambala, 1892-93 reports depletion in the numbers of tigers and panthers due to excessive hunting.
A few bears were still to be found in the hills. The number of the wolves and hyenas in the hills and broken grounds below the Shiwaliks was much larger. Wild pigs posed a menace to the crops under the hills and in the riverine tracts. Chital, Sambar and Kakkar (Barking Deer) were plentiful. The hills were famous for Pheasant and Jungle Fowl shooting. The small game shooting included hares and grey partridges. By 1913 Sirmur State had completely prohibited the hunting of tiger.
The indiscriminate hunting over the centuries has taken a heavy toll of the wildlife diversity in the hills. While, wildboars continue to be a menace, the deer population is highly depleted. Sambar, Kakkar and Neelgai can still, however, be sighted. Tigers are long gone. The leopard population in the Morni and the adjoining Kalesar hills is estimated at 30. Bears are no longer sighted. The spread of lantana and the resultant forest fires have destroyed the plentiful hares and the jungle fowls and other small game living in the scrub. Jackals can be sighted occasionally. Grey langurs, monkeys and Monitor Lizards are present in significant numbers.
A few bears were still to be found in the hills. The number of the wolves and hyenas in the hills and broken grounds below the Shiwaliks was much larger. Wild pigs posed a menace to the crops under the hills and in the riverine tracts. Chital, Sambar and Kakkar (Barking Deer) were plentiful. The hills were famous for Pheasant and Jungle Fowl shooting. The small game shooting included hares and grey partridges. By 1913 Sirmur State had completely prohibited the hunting of tiger.
The indiscriminate hunting over the centuries has taken a heavy toll of the wildlife diversity in the hills. While, wildboars continue to be a menace, the deer population is highly depleted. Sambar, Kakkar and Neelgai can still, however, be sighted. Tigers are long gone. The leopard population in the Morni and the adjoining Kalesar hills is estimated at 30. Bears are no longer sighted. The spread of lantana and the resultant forest fires have destroyed the plentiful hares and the jungle fowls and other small game living in the scrub. Jackals can be sighted occasionally. Grey langurs, monkeys and Monitor Lizards are present in significant numbers.