Pinjore Tourism

Pinjore is a part of Panchkula district of the state of Haryana. It is located at the confluence of river Jhajjar and Kaushalya (tributaries of Ghaggar) in the lower Shivalik ranges. It is an ancient, religious and historical place and derives its name from Panchpura- the town of Pandavs.
Located barely 22 kms from Chandigarh and 14 kms from Panchkula town, Pinjore lies on the foothills of the lower Shivalik ranges. Pinjore is famous for one of the most fascinating Mughal Gardens. Pinjore Gardens are one of the most popular tourist resorts not only for tourists, but also for historians and archaeologists. The Pinjore valley has a climate that is pleasant and far from urban noises. Pinjore is not just an ancient, historical place but also has a lot of religious importance. Tools of early man have been found from the region.
PinjoreFrom the religious angle, Pinjore has long been associated with the five Pandava brothers of the epic Mahabharata. It is believed that the Pandavas stayed in the area during their exile. Because of their presence in the region, the place was once known as Panchpura. This later changed to the word 'Pinjore'. Even today, Pinjore bears images of its ancient history. Old scriptures and inscriptions and an 'Baoli' or water well stand testimony to the ancient history of the region.