The famous architect from France, Le Corbusier, was the brain behind Chandigarh’s design and architecture. This was also the dream destination for Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of Free India. Set beautifully at the backdrop of the Shivalik mountain range, Chandigarh is one of the most well-planned and architecturally brilliant cities in the country.

The name Chandigarh can be split into two parts: Chandi and Garh. Chandi is the name of the Goddess whose temple is the main landmark of the city. This temple is known as “Chandi Mandir”. Garh means fort and this is used to refer to the fort that is found in close proximity to the temple. The tagline of the city is “Chandigarh – The City Beautiful”.

Chandigarh is a city that is resplendent with rich folk culture. The folk culture is dominated by huge variety of dances and songs bringing out the vibrant nature of the people who live here. The well-known folk dances from this region are the Bhangra, Sammi, Teeyan and Gidda. Chandigarh is also known for its food and festivals. During the festivals of Raksha Bandhan, Lohri, Baisakhi, Gurpurab, Tika and many more Hindu festivals, the entire city is colourful and bright. A rich and sumptuous spread of food is mandatory in all these festivals. Though, Punjabi culture is followed predominantly in Chandigarh, there are also other Hindu, Sikh, Muslim and other religious cultures that are followed in the city.

The gardens of Chandigarh are visual treats for the tourists who come to the union territory. These gardens are huge tourist attractions where the young and the aged spend a lot of time. These gardens are ideal for morning walkers, joggers, relaxing evening strolls taken by the aged people etc. The most famous is the Rock Garden where art and craft work made from waste catches everyone’s fancy. This garden is a paradise on earth as it also houses the man-made Sukhna Lake. With lots of sculptures made from waste, lush green lawns and an excellent ambience adorning this garden, it is no wonder that this place witnesses many tourists.

Most of the people in Chandigarh are art-lovers and they possess immense talent in this field. The theatres, ancient monuments, art museums and galleries that are found here in plenty are ample testimonials to this fact. The city is brimming with modern day infrastructure and facilities so there is absolutely no question of the tourist feeling bored here. The monuments, art galleries, gardens, performances of folk artists at various venues, theatres, clubs and many more keep the tourists entertained and vibrant while visiting Chandigarh.

Fairs And Festivals in Chandigarh

The people of Chandigarh are usually found in festive mood celebrating every festivities with great enthusiasm and whole heartedly. The festive seasons are also a way to bring people closer that allow them to share good times. Many legends....

Baisakhi - Baisakhi

Baisakhiis celebrated throughout the north of Indian subcontinent, particularly by Sikhs of the Punjab side. Now, Baisakhi is being celebrated by the Sikh body across the globe.This festival is close to every....

Lohri - Lohri

Punjab's festival of harvest is the Lohri festival. The traditions, customs and celebrationsof Lohri are worth reading about. Lohri's origin and history are great to inquire about. Lohri is very important for Punjabis, and a bon-fire is lit, around....

Holla Mohalla - Holla Mohalla

Hola or Hola Mohalla is an Olympics event of Sikhs which got its name by Ross beginning on the premier day of Chet lunar month according to the Nanakshahi calendar. Usually, it happens....

Gurpurab - Gurpurab

The literature meaning of word Purab is a day marked in memories of either birth or death and is celebrated by declaring a public holiday each year.The day marked in reminiscences for the life laid by one of the Sikhs ten gurus as an honor for his birth or death is named as Gurpurab. The various activities....

Bhaiya Dooj (Tikka) - Bhaiya Dooj (Tikka)

The major festival of Hindus, Diwali, referred to as festival of lights, lasts for five days and the fifth day or the last day of Diwali is called as Bhaiya Dooj commonly called as Bhai Dooj. The occasion of Bhai Dooj happens to be on second day when the new....

Teeyan - Teeyan

TEEYAN festival is synonymous to well-being, affluence and pleasure. The Indian women and young unmarried girls gather collectively on this very religious and joyous festival to celebrate and make merry for the beginning of monsoon season....

The Chrysanthemums Show - The Chrysanthemums Show

The Chrysanthemums Show of Chandigarh is quite a popular flower show which is being organized every year at Terraced garden in the Sector 33 of the city. The fair is usually organized in December. In the Chrysanthemums flower....

The Mango Festival - The Mango Festival

The Mango festival is organized in the crest summer month of June in the city of Chandigarh every year. Mango fruit fever catches this city during this festival. This festival includes also a number of other activities. Mangoes....