Food Processing, Packaging, Electronics - Himachal Pradesh

Parwanoo, located at the foothills of Himachal Pradesh near the Haryana border, is one of the state’s most important industrial hubs. Known for its strategic position on the Chandigarh–Shimla highway, Parwanoo has grown into a centre for food processing, packaging, and electronics manufacturing. The town also serves as a major trade point for Himachal’s apple produce and connects smoothly to key cities like Chandigarh, Delhi, and Shimla.

About

Parwanoo is an industrial township in Solan district, Himachal Pradesh, adjoining Panchkula and Kalka. It is known for its agro‑based food processing units, packaging industries, and electronics manufacturing.

Description

Parwanoo Industrial Area consists of six sectors: 1, 2, 3, 5 (industrial) and 1A, 4, 6 (residential). It houses multiple food processing plants (fruit products, jams, pickles, juices), packaging factories, and electronics assembly units. It is also a major apple distribution hub for Himachal Pradesh.

Speciality

Food Processing – Fruit products, jams, juices, pickles.

Packaging – Corrugated boxes, printed packaging, industrial cartons.

Electronics – Consumer electronics, PCB assembly, electrical equipment.

Trade – Famous Apple Mandi (largest apple market in Himachal Pradesh).

Address

Industrial Area, Sectors 1–5, Parwanoo, Solan District, Himachal Pradesh 173220, India.

Location (Latitude & Longitude)

30.891° N, 76.923° E

Visiting Timings

Monday to Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (timings vary for individual factories; prior permission advised).

Traveling Facilities

Road – Located on NH‑5 (Chandigarh–Shimla highway). Chandigarh ~35 km. Kalka ~5 km.

Rail – Kalka railway station (broad gauge) nearby; Taksal halt (narrow gauge) in Parwanoo.

Air – Chandigarh International Airport (~35 km).

Food Facilities

Local dhabas & canteens in industrial sectors.

Restaurants in Timber Trail Resort, Kalka, and Panchkula.

Stay Facilities

Budget hotels & guest houses in Parwanoo and Kalka.

Resorts at Timber Trail.

Luxury stays in Panchkula & Chandigarh.

Nearby Visiting Places

Timber Trail Resort & Cable Car.

Pinjore Gardens (Yadavindra Gardens).

Kalka–Shimla Heritage Railway.

Kasauli Hill Station (~18 km).

Nearby Railway Station

Kalka Railway Station (~5 km)

Nearby Airport

Chandigarh International Airport (~35 km)

Nearby Bus Station

Parwanoo Bus Stand (on NH‑5)

Bus Routes to Industry

HRTC buses from Shimla, Solan, Kalka, Chandigarh, Delhi via NH‑5 stop at Parwanoo.

Train Routes to Industry

Broad Gauge – Delhi → Kalka → Parwanoo (via road 5 km)

Narrow Gauge – Kalka–Shimla train stops at Taksal near Parwanoo.

Air Ways to Industry

Chandigarh International Airport → Road travel via Chandigarh–Kalka highway (NH‑5) to Parwanoo.

Preferable Visiting Season

Best: March – June

Avoid: July – September (monsoon)

Nearby Shopping Famous

Himachal Pradesh Apple Mandi (largest wholesale apple market).

Local fruit products & non‑veg pickles.

Parwanoo Industrial Area blends industrial growth with tourism appeal. Its proximity to Chandigarh, robust transport connectivity, and strong presence in food processing, packaging, and electronics make it a key industrial hub of Himachal Pradesh. With scenic spots like Timber Trail and Kasauli nearby, it also offers visitors a unique combination of industry exploration and leisure.