Parwanoo, located in the Solan district of Himachal Pradesh, is one of the state’s most important industrial hubs. Known for its food processing, packaging, and electronics units, it has grown due to tax incentives, excellent transport links, and its strategic location near the Haryana border. The town is also a gateway to Himachal for both trade and tourism.
About
Industrial town in Solan district, developed as a hub for food processing, packaging, and electronics. It hosts Himachal Pradesh’s largest fruit processing unit (HPMC), electronics assembly plants, and packaging industries.
Description
Located near Haryana–Himachal border on Kalka–Shimla highway.
Industries: Food (apple, peach, jam, juices, pickles), electronics (appliances, equipment), packaging & paper units.
Developed due to tax incentives and strong road/rail connectivity.
Speciality
Apple & peach fruit products.
HPMC jams, juices, pickles.
Electronics assembly units.
Packaging & paper products.
Address
Parwanoo Industrial Estate, Solan District, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Location (Latitude & Longitude in single line)
30.857° N, 76.856° E
Visiting Timings
Monday–Saturday: 9 AM – 6 PM (industry office hours).
Sunday: Closed.
(Visits by prior permission.)
Traveling Facilities
Road: NH‑5 & Himalayan Expressway.
Rail: Kalka Railway Station (4 km).
Air: Chandigarh Airport (~22–30 km).
State buses & private taxis available.
Food Facilities
Local restaurants, dhabas.
HPMC outlet for fruit-based products.
Dhalli (nearby) famous for non‑veg pickles.
Stay Facilities
Timber Trail Resort, Parwanoo.
Hotels in Chandigarh & Panchkula (20–25 km).
Nearby Visiting Places
Pinjore Gardens (6 km).
Timber Trail Cable Car & Resort.
Kali Mata Temple, Mansa Devi Temple.
Fruit orchards (apple, peach).
Nearby Railway Station
Kalka Railway Station (4 km).
Taksal station (heritage line through Parwanoo).
Nearby Airport
Chandigarh International Airport (22–30 km).
Nearby Bus Station
Parwanoo HRTC Bus Stand.
Bus Routes to Industry
Delhi – Chandigarh – Parwanoo – Shimla.
Manali – Parwanoo.
Nahan – Parwanoo.
Train Routes to Industry
Delhi – Kalka (Express, Shatabdi, Himalayan Queen).
Kalka – Parwanoo/Taksal (Shimla heritage line).
Airways to Industry
Flights to Chandigarh from Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, etc.
From Chandigarh Airport by taxi/bus to Parwanoo.
Preferable Visiting Season
March–June (pleasant weather).
September–November (post‑monsoon, clear views).
Avoid July–August (heavy rains, landslide risk).
Nearby Shopping Famous For
Apple & peach products (jams, jellies, juices, pickles).
Dhalli non‑veg pickles.
Local handicrafts & packaging items.
Parwanoo is not just an industrial zone but also a tourist-friendly town offering scenic views, historical gardens, cable car rides, and local fruit products. Its proximity to Chandigarh and excellent connectivity make it ideal for business visits, industrial tours, and leisure trips.
