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Karoh Peak Trek

Panchkula, Haryana

Easy1 dayBest Sep–Mar

Tikkar Taal lake in the Morni Hills, Panchkula, the usual starting area for the Karoh Peak hike1,467 mhighest point4 Photos
Max altitude
1,467 m
Days
1 day
Distance
20 km
Difficulty
Easy

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Sources call it an easy to moderate day hike on an unpaved, rocky path with loose gravel; the climb from Tikkar Taal is roughly 800 m of height gain, and the length depends on where you start.

About this trek

Karoh Peak

Karoh Peak, at 1,467 m, is the highest point in Haryana, in the Morni Hills of Panchkula district. The trail climbs through chir pine and oak forest on an unpaved, rocky path, with views over the plains once the canopy opens. One guide rates it easy to moderate and puts the round trip at 3 to 4 hours from a higher start near the Himachal border; the walk here starts lower, at Tikkar Taal. It suits beginners and families with sturdy shoes.

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On the trail

Tikkar Taal lake in the Morni Hills, Panchkula, the usual starting area for the Karoh Peak hike
Tikkar Taal lake in the Morni Hills, Panchkula, the usual starting area for the Karoh Peak hikePhoto: Manojkhurana · CC BY-SA 3.0

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The route

Day by day

  1. Day 1 · highest point

    Tikkar Taal → Karoh Peak and back

    20 km · 8 h · No overnight

    650 m → 1,467 m → 650 m

    • The path through chir pine and oak is mostly unpaved and rocky in places, with loose gravel.
    • Tikkar Taal has two linked lakes, Bada Taal and Chhota Taal; it is the usual base for walks in the hills.
    • The canopy opens higher up for views of the plains and distant ranges.
    • Facilities are few and mobile coverage is patchy, so carry your own water.

Ups and downs

Altitude profile

05001,0001,5002,000Tikkar Taal: 650 m, 0 kmDay 1 high point: 1,467 m, 10 kmKaroh Peak and back: 650 m, 20 km
Metres above sea level · distance 20 km

Where it is

Map

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Weather

Next 5 days on the trail

Live forecast for the trailhead and the high point. Mountain weather changes fast — check again on the morning you start.

Each day: high / low °C · rain mm and chance · snow cm · wind km/h

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Plan the trip

How to reach

Trailhead
Tikkar Taal, Morni
Nearest railway
Chandigarh / Kalka
Nearest airport
Chandigarh International Airport
By road
Chandigarh to Morni (about 45 km via NH-5 and State Highway 1, roughly 1.5 hours); Panchkula to Morni (about 32-35 km), then Tikkar Taal about 15 km beyond Morni village
Drive
About 2 h from Chandigarh

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Permits and fees

We could not confirm the current permit rules and fees from an official source. Check with the local forest department or tourism office before you go.

Plan the trip

Cost

Self-guided

₹800–2,500

With an operator

₹800–2,500

Per person, ex-Chandigarh. No operator price for this hike was found; this is an estimate for a shared cab or self-drive to Tikkar Taal and a local guide if wanted. Treat as indicative only. No operator sells this as a guided trek, so the guided range repeats the self-guided estimate.

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Know before you go

Good to know

Mobile network
Mobile coverage can be patchy on the trail; download offline maps.
Last ATM
Morni or Panchkula (not confirmed)
Nearest hospital
Panchkula / Chandigarh (not confirmed)
Water
Facilities are sparse on the trail; carry enough water and snacks.

Highlights

  • Stand on the highest point of Haryana, 1,467 m in the Sivalik Hills
  • Chir pine and oak forest on the way up, opening to views of the plains and distant Himalayan ranges
  • Karoh Deota temple and archaeological ruins on the peak
  • Starts from Tikkar Taal, a pair of lakes in the Morni Hills

Risks

  • The path is mostly unpaved and rocky with loose gravel; wear shoes with good grip.
  • Few facilities on the trail and patchy mobile coverage, so carry water and offline maps.
  • Boating at Tikkar Taal was reported suspended in August 2025 after the boat stand was submerged, and Morni Adventure Park was reported closed for renovation since May 2025; check locally before you travel.
  • Trail length and the exact start point are not published by the sources; the 20 km round trip here is our estimate from map positions, while TrekGo quotes only 3-4 hours round trip from a higher start near the Himachal border.

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Questions

How high is Karoh Peak?

1,467 m (4,813 ft) per Wikipedia and TrekGo. The Imperial Gazetteer of India recorded about 1,499 m, but later Survey of India measurements put it roughly 30 m lower.

How long does the Karoh Peak hike take?

TrekGo says roughly 3 to 4 hours round trip, depending on the starting point; the trek typically begins near Tikkar Taal or higher up near the Himachal Pradesh border. No trail length is published.

What is the best time for the Karoh Peak trek?

September to March is recommended, with post-monsoon September and October especially scenic. April to June can be warm for strenuous hiking.

Is Karoh Peak suitable for beginners?

TrekGo calls it easy to moderate and suitable for beginners, families and casual hikers. Wikipedia lists the easiest route as a hike or scramble.

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District: PanchkulaHaryana

Nearest hospital
Panchkula / Chandigarh (not confirmed)
Last ATM
Morni or Panchkula (not confirmed)
Phone network
Mobile coverage can be patchy on the trail; download offline maps.

Before you set off

  1. Tell someone your route and when you will be back.
  2. Carry a charged phone and a power bank.
  3. Download an offline map of the route.
  4. Turn back if the weather turns bad — the mountain will wait.
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Where this comes from

Sources

Last reviewed:

  1. Karoh Peak — Wikipedia
  2. Morni Hills trekking guide — TrekGo

Photos: Manojkhurana, CC BY-SA 3.0; Patiala.singh, CC BY-SA 4.0; Patiala.singh, CC BY-SA 4.0; Manojkhurana, CC BY-SA 3.0

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