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Amritsar to Chandigarh is approximately 220 km in distance, and it normally takes about 20 minutes to reach by air. IndiGo offers direct flights from Amritsar to Chandigarh at the lowest airfare and also multiple connecting flights each day. You can also book a return flight from Chandigarh to Amritsar via IndiGo.

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Further, if you want to travel further from Chandigarh, IndiGo offers domestic flight tickets to various other destinations via:

• Chandigarh to Coimbatore Flight
• Chandigarh to Allahabad Flight
• Chandigarh to Gorakhpur Flight
• Chandigarh to Bagdogra Flight

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Chandigarh – ‘The Beautiful City’

Chandigarh, sprawling over an area of 114 sq. km, is the capital of Punjab and Haryana and is a city, district and union territory. It is situated near the foothills of the Sivalik range of Himalayas and is among the early planned cities in post-independence India. The master plan of the city which is well known for its architecture and urban designing was designed by Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier.

Recently, Chandigarh was identified as a master-planned city with monumental architecture, modernisation, and cultural growth.

It is one of the best-planned cities, its tourism being the hub of north India. It furnishes an unparalleled quality of life and standard of living.

Things to do in Chandigarh

Being the capital of two states, Chandigarh’s architectural and exceptional designs, sumptuous variety of food and relaxing activities make this a sought-after place for tourists. Its systematic roads, sectors and lush greenery are quite an attraction.

With Chandigarh’s favourable climatic conditions, cosmopolitan planning and architecture, tourists can visit gardens, parks, explore street markets and nightlife, visit a zoo or take a hiking trip.

Tourist attractions in Chandigarh

Chandigarh has a wide range of tourist attractions like the Rose Garden, the Placid Sukhna Lake, a blissful leisure valley, a visually delightful rock garden, Pinjore gardens, and the alluring terraced gardens. You can also enjoy the wildlife at Chattbir zoo, adventurous activities like trekking, or visit the famous ISKCON temple.

Places to shop in Chandigarh

To start with, the shopping plaza in Sector 17 is one of the oldest arcades in the city. Malls like VR Punjab and Elante mall specialise in fashionable clothes, latest trends, umpteen activities for children, and some regional Punjabi accessories. Other sectors like Sector 34 Market, Shastri Market, and Sector 7 Market are well known for jewellery, clothing, footwear, Phulkari textiles, handicraft, artwork, household items, and dress material.

Best time to visit Chandigarh

The best time to visit Chandigarh is between the months of October and March when the weather is quite pleasant. Due to its proximity to the Himalayas, it experiences a beautiful fall season between the months of August and November, which is also a good time to visit.

Modes of transport

Chandigarh is well connected to nearby cities by rail and road. Within the city, there is a high volume of several cab service providers, rickshaw pullers, and local buses.

Weather in Chandigarh

The weather here is quite subtle and mild, generally warm and temperate. Rainfall is more prominent in winter than in summer. The average annual temperature in Chandigarh is 24.1 °C.

Airport in Chandigarh

Chandigarh Airport (IATA: IXC) is a custom airport which provides flights to 2 international and 26 domestic destinations. IndiGo offers domestic flights and international flights to and from the Military/Civil airport that serves all three cities – Chandigarh, Panchkula, and Mohali.

Amritsar - ‘Home to the gilded Golden Temple’

Amritsar is a marvellous city in Punjab, with the Wagah Border being only 28 km away. It is the most popularly known for the Golden Temple which is the holiest and the most spiritually significant gurdwara of the Sikh religion. It is the main tourist attraction surrounded by the sacred Amrit Sarovar (lake), where pilgrims worship and bathe.

Amritsar is located in the Majha region of the Indian state of Punjab, is spread across 250 sq. km, and has a population of more than 1.13 million. It has been chosen as one of the heritage cities for Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana Scheme (HRIDAY) of the Government of India. It is popularly known for its wooden chessboards and chess pieces manufacturing industry.

Tourist attractions in Amritsar

Besides a spiritual visit to the Golden Temple, other famous tourist places to visit in Amritsar are the Wagah Border which conducts the Beating Retreat Ceremony, Partition Museum, Jallianwala Bagh, Ram Bagh Gardens, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum and Panorama, Gobindgarh Fort and many more.

Places to shop in Amritsar

Amritsar is a delightful shopping destination with a wide range of Kashmiri pashminas and shawls, Punjabi footwear, carpets and designer as well as traditional clothing items. You can also indulge in incredible Punjabi food and shop for authentic Indian textiles, phulkari, and Punjabi Juttis. Some of the most popular markets are Lahori Gate Market, Katra Jaimal Singh Bazaar, Hall Bazaar, Guru Bazaar, Shastri Market, Lawrence Road, and Kapda Bazaar. Besides the local markets, Amritsar also has famous malls like Alpha One, Trilium, VR Ambarsar, Mall of Amritsar and Celebration.

Modes of transport

Amritsar has innumerable transport services like auto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws which are common and cheap. There is also a free bus service operates between the train station and the Golden Temple, which is operated by the Golden Temple Trust. Tourists can also easily book cabs and taxis for travelling within the city.

Weather in Amritsar

The weather conditions in Amritsar are extreme with hot summers from April to August, with the maximum temperature reaching about 45°C. Winters from November to March are pretty cold with temperatures falling down to 0 °C and below. Spring, monsoon, and autumn are ideal times to visit.

Airport in Amritsar

Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport (IATA: ATQ) is an international airport about 11 km from the main city. It is named after the fourth Sikh Guru, Guru Ram Das who was also the founder of Amritsar city. Amritsar Airport is the largest and busiest airport of Punjab and is ranked the 6th-best regional airport in India and Central Asia.

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