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Chandigarh Tourism
Explore the first planned city of India for an overwhelming experience
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About Chandigarh Destinations
Chandigarh - a union territory is the first -planned city of India, which is known for its amazing architecture. In addition, what is special about Chandigarh is a unique amalgam of suave architecture and natural bliss. The capital of the states of Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh is the modern India’s face and a respite for those looking forward to a break from hustle and bustle of everyday life, thereby highlighting the importance of Chandigarh tourism. Shivalik Hills create a sharp city skyline and Goddess Chandi Temple looms protectively over the city. Stationed at the foothills, the planned city is a thoroughfare for hill stations of the country. The beautiful city is also the best choice for long drives with dhabas outlining the highways.
Dotted by a host of attractions, the two state’s capital draws tourists from far and wide. What is special about Chandigarh city is its garden wealth. Numerous special gardens here magnetize travelers from various corners of the country. Rock Garden, Chandigarh is made artificially with rocks and boasts of sculptures, figurines, artificial waterfalls, and magnificent structures of dancers and musicians. Garden of Fragrance blooms with the most fragrant flowers, justifying the name. The Zakir Hussain Rose Garden is Asia’s largest botanical (rose category) Garden that also houses a lot of medicinal herbs. The Pinjore Garden or Yadavindra Gardens shows a lot of Rajasthani influenced architecture. A few other places to visit in Chandigarh include Sukhna Lake, Government Museum, and Chattbir Zoo.
Shopping in Chandigarh
Apart from being the city beautiful of India, Chandigarh is also a shopping hub. From trendy clothing to funky accessories, Chandigarh’s famous shopping markets offer it all under one roof. Various markets dotted throughout the city are Chandigarh points of interest. Sadar Bazaar and Palika Bazaar in Chandigarh are perfect places for bargain shopping in Chandigarh. Travelers can also explore streets of Shastri Market and Patel Bazaar for clothing, gadgets, and accessories. Elante Mall Chandigarh, one of the largest malls in India, is the one-stop destination to enjoy high-end shopping, movie shows, and yummy food.
A visit to Chandigarh is incomplete without savoring irresistible Punjabi delicacies such as Lachha Parathas, Butter Chicken, Amritsari Kulche, Chicken Tikkas, Chole Bhature, and Tandoori fish. For those with a sweet tooth, Roh di Kheer would be a heavenly treat. Owing to its numerous food joints, clubs, bars, and lounges, the city transforms into a nocturnal fascination and a city that stays awake even during the wee hours.
A Chandigarh map not only includes popular places to visit but also features some of the best places to enjoy various exciting activities. Numerous outdoor activities that can be enjoyed here include ziplining, boating in Sukhna Lake, picnicking at the Terrace Garden, trekking in Nepli reserve forest is in Sukhna wildlife sanctuary, and golfing at Chandigarh Golf Club. Whether nature enthusiasts, history aficionados, or adventure lovers, every tourist will find one or the other attraction in the Chandigarh city map that suits their vacation requisites. Vacationers must take time to indulge in sightseeing of tourist places in Chandigarh and exciting activities that makes a Chandigarh trip remarkable.
Places to stay after Chandigarh sightseeing are for tourists hailing from different economic strata. With several budget and luxury hotels as well as guesthouses, the city offers cozy accommodation to everyone.
There are numerous ways to reach the city. One can book flight, bus or train tickets to reach here. Tourists traveling from nearby cities like Patiala, Ludhiana, Dehradun, and Jalandhar can drive to the capital city using a Chandigarh city map for proper navigation. In the city, tourists can also board a Chandigarh tourism bus to explore the city.
While planning a trip, tourists should be acquainted with information about Chandigarh tourism to enjoy a flawless vacation. Planning, architecture, neighborhood, and the exquisite combination of the traditional and modern touch has made Chandigarh the perfect city and a superb place to visit.
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View AllPinjore Garden in Chandigarh
Pinjore Garden is one of the most scenic attractions of the tri-city of Chandigarh-Panchkula-Zirakpur. It is the best place to visit for tourists who are looking for peace and tranquility during their trip to Chandigarh.
Situated just 23 kilometers from the city centre of Chandigarh, Pinjore Garden is located in the city ...
- Sightseeing
- Nature
Rock Garden in Chandigarh
Rock Garden was a secret project of Nek Chand near the Sukhna Lake. He used to collect waste material from around the city and used to create some figurines and other articles out of that waste material on an infertile piece of land. His work was illegal and it was supposed to be demolished by the authorities, but the creat...
- Nature
- Sightseeing
- Rock Garden
Rose garden in Chandigarh
Zakir Hussain Rose Garden is one of the most famous tourist attractions of Chandigarh. Named after the former President of India, Dr. Zakir Hussain, the history of Rose Garden Chandigarh dates back to the year 1967 when its construction started. It is known for its lush green lawns and an extensive variety of flora.
Rose G...
- Rose Garden
- Sightseeing
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Elante Mall in Chandigarh
One of the most popular attractions of the ‘City Beautiful’ is the Elante Mall. Located in the industrial area of Chandigarh, the Elante Mall is a part of the Nexus group of malls. The huge Elante building does not only feature a Mall but also includes an office complex, and Hyatt Regency Hotel. Elante Mall in Chandigarh is...
- Shopping
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Fun City in Chandigarh
Claimed to be the largest amusement and water park in the Northern region, Funcity Chandigarh (Ramgarh), is one of the most exciting places to visit in Chandigarh. Spread across 43 acres of land, the Funcity Water Park in Chandigarh is located on the Chandigarh-Nada Sahib Gurudwara Barwala Road. It is a perfect place for pe...
- Waterpark
- Amusement Park
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Things To Do In Chandigarh
Your list of the best things to do, compiled on the basis of actual traveler experiences
View AllBoating At Sukhna Lake In Chandigarh
Sukhna Lake is a serene water-body in the foothills of the majestic Shivalik range in Chandigarh. Presenting a quiet union with nature, the lake is wrapped by greenery and forms a divine spot that attracts tourists. It is so charming that a Chandigarh trip is considered incomplete without enjoying boating in Sukhna Lake, wh...
- Boating
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Golfing At Chandigarh
Those who have dreamt of learning the sport of golf, Chandigarh Golf Club is the perfect place to start from. Its beautifully laid out golf courses, 7,063 yard, 18 holes, floodlighting on the first nine holes, par-72 course, and challenging fairways make it a great spot to hone one’s golf skills. The gold course is among th...
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Lion Safari At Chhatbir Zoo in Chandigarh
Chhatbir Zoo is among the largest zoological gardens in North India that is situated close to Zirakpur, 17 km from Chandigarh. Also known as the Mahendra Chaudhary Zoological Park, the zoo was constructed in the 1970s. Sprawling across 202 acres of land, Chhatbir Zoo, Zirakpur is home to approximately 103 species of rare an...
- Wildlife Sanctuary
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Timber Trail in Chandigarh
Timber Trail, Chandigarh is an amazing stretch of greenery that is tucked in Parwanoo, Himachal Pradesh. Its location in the majestic Shivalik Range makes it rich in natural beauty. The cool climate enhances the pleasure of tourists as they look forward to respite from the scorching heat of plains. Most if the action in Par...
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How To Reach Chandigarh
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By Air
How to reach Chandigarh is not a tough task as Chandigarh airport is connected to various parts of India through a flawless flight network. Domestic flights have credible connectivity to Chandigarh from cities such as Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi, Srinagar, and Goa.
Nearest Airport to Chandigarh is Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport at a distance of 13 km from the Chandigarh city center. It is located in Mohali and boasts of an eco-friendly international terminal while catering to passengers from across the continents with an extensive network of flights. Plenty of taxi services are available to from the airport. The city bus stand is approximately 19 km from the airport. The new international terminal that was recently constructed is a one of its kind eco-friendly terminal. It was built by Larsen and Toubro and became operational in October 2015.
By Train
The Chandigarh railway station is about 8 km from the city centre. Chandigarh train network has several frequent trains that connect the city to other cities of India. Some of the most boarded trains to and from Chandigarh are Jan Shatabdi, Shatabdi, Himalayan Queen, Paschim Express, Chennai Express, Sadbhavna Express and Kerala Sampark Kranti. Travelers can reach from Mumbai to Chandigarh through Paschim Express and Chennai to Chandigarh can be easily reached by Dehradun-Chandigarh Madras Express, among many other trains. Superfast and Express trains connect Kolkata to Chandigarh. Yesvantpur Junction Skrantiexp is the fastest train that operates from Bangalore to Chandigarh.
However, there are no direct trains from Hyderabad to Chandigarh. So, there are connecting ones from Delhi that take passengers to Chandigarh. Various superfast trains connect Ahmedabad to Chandigarh. Yesvantpur Chandigarh Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express connects Pune to Chandigarh.
On reaching railways station of Chandigarh, tourists can conveniently take a bus or auto, or hire a cab or taxi to be at place of their choice in the city.
By Road
Chandigarh road map is laced by excellent road connectivity with other neighboring cities and states. Tourists can easily book online tickets for their journeys to or from Chandigarh. Chandigarh bus services provide enjoyable journey to the nearby places to Chandigarh such as Shimla, Dehradun, Mussoorie, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Delhi, Kullu, Dharamshala, and Mcleodganj. The National Highway 1 connects Chandigarh with Delhi. This Chandigarh route to Delhi is easily covered in 4 - 5 hours approximately. Chandigarh distance from many of these cities is comfortable enough to be traveled by road within a few hours. Thereby, offering people with ample one day trips’ opportunities. Chail distance from Chandigarh is 107 km and distance between Chandigarh and Shimla is 119 km, making these two among the most visited destinations from Chandigarh. The Chandigarh Transport Undertaking (CTU) also ply buses from Chandigarh to the states of Rajasthan and Jammu and Kashmir. The buses operate from Inter State Bus Terminals in Sector 17 and 43 in the city. There are also private bus operators who run buses from the neighboring states to Chandigarh.
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FAQ's of Chandigarh
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Which are the best restaurants in Chandigarh?
Garden and Greens, Virgin Courtyard, Chilli & Pepper, and Swagath Restaurant are some of the best restaurants in Chandigarh.
How many days will it take to explore Chandigarh?
Duration of 2 days is ideal to explore Chandigarh completely.
Where can tourists go for a short day trip near Chandigarh?
There is no dearth of places to visit near Chandigarh within 100 km. Some of tehse places are Timber Trail in Parwanoo, Morni Hills, Nalagarh Fort, Solan, Barog, and Shoghi.
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