Morni

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Morni
Morni Location of in Haryana Show map of Haryana Morni Morni (India) Show map of India
Highest point
Elevation	1,220 m (4,000 ft)
Listing	List of Indian states and territories by highest point
Coordinates	30°42′N 77°05′E / 30.700°N 77.083°E / 30.700; 77.083
Geography
Location	Panchkula district, Haryana
Parent range	Shivalik Hills of Himalayas
Climbing
Easiest route	Hike / scramble

Morni is a village and tourist attraction in the Morni Hills in the Panchkula district of the northern Indian state of Haryana. The village lies at a height of 1,267 metres (4,157 ft) above sea level and is located around 45 kilometres (28 mi) from Chandigarh and 35 kilometres (22 mi) from Panchkula city. It is known for its view of the distant Himalayas, as well as its flora and lakes. The name "Morni" is believed to derive from a queen who once ruled the area two thousand years ago. She was said to be a just and noble ruler. Morni was also a jagir of Raja Mir Syed Muhammad Baquar Ali Khan.