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Chandigarh Travel Information

Chandigarh is by far one of the most well planned as well as well managed cities in India. Chandigarh has a lot to offer to everyone. It is considered to be the most ideal location to work because of its amazing social infrastructure, compact size and green spaces. To top that, the quality of life and standard of living in Chandigarh is much better than other prominent cities in India.

There are many reasons why Chandigarh is considered illustrious. First reason is that it is a Union Territory and also the capital of two major states in North India, Haryana and Punjab. The second reason is that apart from being a beautiful city, Chandigarh is also by far the cleanest city in all of India. Chandigarh also has the highest per capita income rate in India. Chandigarh is also on top of the list of safest cities in India. Chandigarh gets its names from an Indian Goddess called “Chandi” whose temple is situated in the city. Chandigarh is one of those urban cities which offer you quietness amidst all the metropolitan amenities. That is why Chandigarh is considered one of the best cities in India. The travel and tourism industry in Chandigarh is based on simplicity and standard too. Chandigarh is located in the rock hard resolution of mountain ranges which is surrounded by lush greenery. Chandigarh is not only a good place to travel to but also a great place to live. This is why Chandigarh travel and tourism contribute a lot to the economy of the whole country.

Chandigarh is one of the most well maintained cities meaning the streets are well built and there is sufficient number of parking lots to safely park your private vehicles. Chandigarh Transport Undertaking or CTU provides buses on all routes in the city. National Highway 21 and 22 connect the city to all major parts of India. Chandigarh is easily accessible for rail as well as by air. The railway station is situated 10 kilometers away from ISBT while the domestic airport is 12 kilometers away from ISBT.

What to See in Chandigarh

Nature enthusiasts from all over the country come to visit the various theme gardens and beautiful parks in the city. Chandigarh has many other attractions to offer to tourists. Following tourist guide talks about the list of sightseeing locations in the city of Chandigarh that you must visit:

Rock Garden

Rock Garden is one of the major tourist attractions in the city. The Rock Garden is the result of some accidental art work done by Nek Chand, a transport officer. This place is the epicenter for Chandigarh travel and tourism department. Nek Chand was given the job to clean up this place but in a moment of artistic revelation he started creating things from the waste products. When the government saw what he had done to the place instead of punishing him they expanded the garden and opened it for the public.

Sukhna Lake

Sukhna is an artificial lagoon found in Chandigarh. It is the longest ferrying and rowing water body in all of Asia. It is a great place to spend some quality time with family and friends. Sukhna Lake is popular for its natural beauty of the lake, paddle boats and sidewalks. There is also a cafeteria to feed the hungry visitors. It is another feather in the cap for the Chandigarh travel and tourism department.

Pinjore Gardens

The Pinjore Gardens are also known as the Yadavindra Gardens. It is located 20 kilometers away from the main city of Chandigarh. There are many buses and cabs available which take you to this tourist location. It is a Mughal style garden located at the foothills of the Shivalik Range. It is an amazing picnic spot which attracts a lot of crowd from the city. It was built during the Mughal Period.

Museum

The museum is situated in sector 10 in Chandigarh. Mughal and medieval era artifacts can be found at this place. Paintings, remnants and coins of different era are put on display here.

Rose Garden

The biggest rose garden in all of Asia is situated in Chandigarh. Rose festivals are organized in this rose garden throughout the year. It is also a very popular tourist destination.

Bollywood Facilitation Centre

The Bollywood Facilitation Center provides grant of permission to TV serial and movie producers to shoot in the beautiful scenery of Chandigarh. It facilitates as well as encourages film and TV shooting at various locations in the city. It leads to more employment in the city and increase in revenue generated from tourism promotion. The department of tourism in Chandigarh manages the Bollywood Facilitation Center. Single Window System grants are provided for shooting purposes. The Chandigarh Police Department also provides security to crew and artists involved in the shooting. This department also helps out the film producers to chalk out outdoor and indoor locations for shooting purposes according to the script. Transportation, boarding and lodging, equipment, talent, ground management, etc are also taken care of by this department. All arrangements for shooting in beautiful locations of the city are carried out by this department. 

Shopping

Chandigarh has its fair share of exciting markets where you can shop till you drop. Shopping in the city can be a wonderful experience for shopaholics. Chandigarh has its fair share of shopping malls where you will find the posh residents of the city shopping and having fun.

The City Center is the most famous shopping place in the city and it is located in sector 17. You will find everything at this place. It has a variety of handicraft emporiums where you will find some very cool stuff. Chandigarh doesn’t really have its own traditional wear but you will find variety of beautiful handicraft and handloom items in the emporiums. Emporiums also offer you famous specialties from nearby states. Some local items which you can take along with you include colorful Punjabi duppatas, yummy juices and jams and tip turned Punjabi jootis.

Clothing

Chandigarh is the capital of two states: Haryana and Punjab but it still doesn’t have any specific clothing tradition. People here are open to wearing all the latest fashionable apparels in the market. During festivals people wear clothes according to their religious tradition. The youth of Chandigarh is specially known for its fashionable and funky clothes, accessories and footwear. The clothing in Chandigarh is a combination of Haryana, Punjab, UP, Himachal, Delhi and Western.
In fact in the past few years Chandigarh has become a fashion trendsetter in India.

Entertainment

You will find numerous entertainment options to choose from in the city of Chandigarh. There is fair number of discotheques available for the party people. Aerizzona situated in sector 9 is one of the most popular discs in the city. Las Vegas Den and Jail House Rock in sector 17 B are two other popular discs in the city. For shopaholics, the city center shopping complex situated in sector 17 is the best place to visit.

Chandigarh is a Union Territory and is considered to be a metropolitan city. Because of this it offers many entertainment options to its residents as well as its visitors. Chandigarh has social clubs for the people who love to mingle. Some popular clubs of Chandigarh are: Chandigarh golf club, Rendezvous bar & nightclub, Rotary club and Lake Sports complex.

For art lovers who are interested in drama, theater and art, Chandigarh has a good number of theaters and art galleries. The most famous theater of the city is the Tagore Theater. The number of cinema halls is also quite a many in the city. The popular cinema halls of Chandigarh are Batra and KC, Piccadilly, Nirman, Neelam, Kiran, etc.

Best Time to Visit Chandigarh

The best possible time to visit Chandigarh is between mid August and early November. This is the time when the weather is neither too hot nor too cold. Chandigarh is a part of Northern Indian Planes and therefore has moderate climate. This means that the summers here are extremely hot and the only relief is when the monsoon finally arrives and lowers the temperature.

How to Reach


By Air

Chandigarh is well connected with New Delhi, the capital of India. Vayudoot and Indian Airlines have regular flights to and from the Chandigarh domestic airport.

By Road

New Delhi is about 248 kilometers away from the city of Chandigarh. Cabs and Taxis are available from Delhi to Chandigarh. It takes about 5 hours to reach Chandigarh from New Delhi.

By Rail

The Shatabdi Express which is a super fast train runs regularly between New Delhi and Chandigarh. The city has its own railway station. You will find many direct trains from New Delhi.

Where to Stay

The accommodation options in terms of hotels, lodges, restaurants are numerous in the city of Chandigarh. This city is by far the most tourist friendly city in all of India. The hotels and restaurants situated here serve the purpose of both domestic as well as foreign travelers. The accommodations options and restaurants reflect upon the great work done by the Chandigarh tourism department.

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