Chandigarh - The beautiful city
Chandigarh is the first planned city of the country and is the capital city of both Haryana and Punjab. It is known for its food, culture and city organisation. It is in close proximity to the Himalayas and has plenty of tourist spots.
The city has many authentic and traditional dhabas which are famous for Punjabi cuisines like parathas and lassi. The city is spread over 114 sq. km and inhabits 10.06 lakh people.
Things to do in Chandigarh
Travellers can visit one of the many gardens in the city, spend the day with family and friends at Fun City, visit the Le Corbusier Centre to learn about the history of the city or explore the markets in Sector 17 or 22 and indulge in some authentic Punjabi food.
Tourist attractions in Chandigarh
Some of the top attractions of the city are Rock Garden, Fun City Mall, Tower of Shadows, Pinjore Garden, LeisureValley Park, Zakir Hussain Rose Garden and Sukhna Lake.
Places to shop in Chandigarh
Chandigarh is popular for some cheap shopping places where you can bargain to any extent. Some of the famous shopping places are Sector 17, Sector 22, Palika Bazaar and Karma Republic Headquarters.
Best time to visit Chandigarh
Winters from October to February are the best time to visit the city because of the pleasant weather during this period.
Modes of transport
Travellers can use the public transport system comprising of buses and auto-rickshaws to get around in the city.
Weather in Chandigarh
In summers, the temperature goes above 45 °C making it difficult to tour the city, but the winters are loveable as the fog covers the city in a thick cover making the whole city look spectacular.
Airport in Chandigarh
IndiGo operates several flights from Chandigarh Airport (IATA: IXC) to the different parts of the country and there are direct flights to Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Ahmedabad and Kolkata as well as some international destinations to Dubai and Singapore.