Chandigarh- ‘The Planned City’
Chandigarh is a union territory in the north and is one planned cities of India. The capital city is known for its great heritage sites and beautiful gardens. The city is spread over a total of 114 sq. km and house the population of 10.6 lakh.
The city, well-renowned for its architecture, was named as one the cleanest cities of India.
Things to do in Chandigarh
You can savour your taste buds with the lip-smacking food served at the dhabas. You should plan for a day trip to Kasaul which is a small hill station near Chandigarh and has great weather.
Tourist attractions in Chandigarh
The top attractions of the city are Hibiscus Garden, Forest Reserves, Topiary Park, Punjabi kala Kendra, museum of the evolution of life, Rock Garden, Rose Garden and Sukhna Lake.
Places to shop in Chandigarh
The famous places to shop in the city are Elante Mall, DLF Centre Mall and Piccadilly Square Mall.
Best time to visit Chandigarh
The city looks extremely beautiful in the months of October to March and visitors must plan their trip in these months to experience the chilling weather.
Modes of transport
Chandigarh is well-connected by road as well as by rail. The bus services have good connectivity in the town. Taxis can be hired with ease too.
Weather in Chandigarh
Summers can get extremely hot but winters are cosy and comfortable for exploring the city.
Airport in Chandigarh
The Chandigarh International Airport (IATA: IXC) is located at a distance of 20 km from the city and operates multiple flights to domestic and international destinations. Visitors can plan their trip to Mathura, Vrindavan, Kanpur and Lucknow from here. The international destinations covered by the airport are Dubai and Singapore.