CHANDIGARH

Chandigarh designed by the French architect and urban planner, Le Corbusier, in the 1950s.is a city and union territory in India that serves as the capital of two states, Haryana and Punjab. The name Chandigarh literally means as "The Fort of Chandi". The name is derived from an ancient temple called Chandi Mandir, devoted to the Hindu goddess Chandi, in the city.

The city of Chandigarh was the first planned city in India and is known internationally for its architecture and urban design.
 

How to reach Chandigarh?

How to Reach Chandigarh by Air?
Chandigarh domestic airport is 8 km away from city center.

How to Reach Chandigarh by Rail?
Chandigarh is well connected by rail to many cities in Punjab, Haryana and also to Delhi.
 

How to Reach Chandigarh by Road?
There are frequent and direct bus services from Delhi, Chandigarh, Jammu, Shimla, Manali and other major cities of Punjab and Haryana. Deluxe Volvo buses are also available from Delhi, Manali and Shimla.
 

Distance from Chandigarh

Chandigarh to Delhi - 248 km               Chandigarh to Jaipur - 495 km

Chandigarh to Shimla - 110 km             Chandigarh to Manali - 319 km

Chandigarh to Dehradun - 174 km         Chandigarh to Jaipur - 495 km

Chandigarh to Shimla - 110 km             Chandigarh to Manali - 319 km

Chandigarh to Mohali - 7 km                 Chandigarh to Chandi Mandir - 16 km

Chandigarh to Dera Bassi - 17 km          Chandigarh to Parwanoo - 30 km

Chandigarh to Kasauli - 50 km               Chandigarh to Paonta Sahib - 120 km

Chandigarh to Ludhiana - 100 km           Chandigarh to Mandi - 198 km

Chandigarh to Jullunder - 154 km           Chandigarh to Palampur - 240 km

Chandigarh to Dharamshala - 280 km      Chandigarh to Faridkot - 198 km

Must See in Chandigarh

Rock Garden
The Rock garden at Chandigarh was the mastermind of Nek Chand, a transport official of the city and is made up entirely of recyclable waste. Broken bangles, bulbs, tubes, sockets, tiles, ceramic pots and many other kind of waste material has been used in this beautiful garden to create terracotta figurines. This open air museum is spread over an area of 64 acres near the Sukhna Lake. Streams and waterfalls dominate the paths leading to several pavilions within the garden. Sculptures of women, dancers, farmers, animals etc all made up of porcelain, stone and concrete can be viewed the Rock Garden.
 

Rose Garden
Located at sector-16, this beautiful garden is also known as Zakir Gulab Bag named after the former President of India Dr. Zakir Hussain. Spread over an area of more than 30 acres the garden houses hundreds of species of roses and thus happens to be the biggest rose garden in Asia. The rose garden is also the venue for the annual Festival of Gardens held annually in the month of February or March.

Sukhna Lake
Declared a protected National wetland by the Government of India, Sukhna Lake is the soul of Chandigarh. This man made Lake is spread over an area of 3 km and also happens to be the sight of several festivals and celebrations in the city of Chandigarh

Sector 17
Sector 17 is the swanky up market of the city of Chandigarh lined with shops.

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