Chandigarh is situated on the foothills of Shivaliks. Its design was conceived by the famous Swiss-French architect, Le Corbusier. The town is widely treasured for its urban planning and modern architecture. Chandigarh is the capital of two northern Indian states, Haryana and Punjab, and has a population of 11.58 lakh in a land area of 114 sq. km.
Things to do in Chandigarh
Experience peace and tranquillity at the Gurdwaras at sector 34, take a boat ride in Sukhana Lake or indulge in some gol gappe at sector 23. If you want to explore the variety of street food in Chandigarh, then sector 17 is one of the best places to be at.
Tourist attractions in Chandigarh
A tour of Chandigarh would not be complete without paying a visit to some of its tourist spots like Rose Garden, The Rock Garden International, Doll Museum, Sukhana Lake and Le Corbusier Centre.
Places to shop in Chandigarh
If you want to pick up some souvenirs, then go in for some handicrafts, authentic Punjabi jootis and clothes from some of the famous shopping spots like DLF City Centre Mall, the Elante Mall, The Shopping Plaza, Punjab Government Emporium, Palika Bazaar and Shastri Market.
Best time to visit Chandigarh
The best time to visit Chandigarh is between October and March when the weather is enjoyable and pleasant to discover the city.
Modes of transport
Since it is the capital of two states, Chandigarh is linked to all parts of India through rail, air and roads. It has different local modes of transportation to get around the city which include buses, cars, taxis, auto-rickshaws and rickshaws.
Weather in Chandigarh
It is sweltering hot and dry during summers in Chandigarh. The winters are pretty cold, but generally clear, and the city experiences moderate monsoons. The typical temperature ranges from −1 °C to 46 °C all-round the year.
Airport in Chandigarh
The Chandigarh Airport (IATA: IXC) links the city to 26 domestic and two international destinations. You can enjoy smooth journeys from and to the airport with numerous IndiGo flights operating on a daily basis.