Punjab Chandigarh

The partition of India in 1947, tens of thousands of migrants from West Punjab settled in the eastern towns within India. Lahore, the capital of undivided Punjab, was given to Pakistan and the Indian side was left without a capital city. These two factors led the selection of a site at the foothills of the Shivalik range in 1948 for building a new capital city. Deriving its name from an existing village, Chandi (the powerful Goddess) – Garh (fortress) was symbolic of the new energy that powered a rebuilding mission in post-Independence India.

Chandigarh, the capital city shared between the two north Indian states of Punjab and Haryana. Originally designed for a population of just half a million, the city is located between two seasonal streams, the Patiala kiRao and the SukhnaChoe. The Shivalik range forms a spectacular backdrop to the city.

Most important places to Visit in Chandigarh.

Which all places I can visit along with Chandigarh ?

Tour Itineries along with Chandigarh

Best time to visit Chandigarh.

How to reach Chandigarh ?

Most important places to Visit in Chandigarh.

Sector 17 Plaza

One of the most important places to visit is Sector 17, Chandigarh's sleek shopping area and the city centre. Planned around four pedestrian concourses meeting at a central chowk (intersection), the Sector 17 of Chandigarh is a pedestrian's paradise dotted with fountains, sculptures, and groves of trees. In summers the tourists move from one end of the sector to the other, under the shade of a corridor, and in winter it is nice to be out in the sun-drenched piazzas. In the evenings, when the colorful mosaic of neon signs and the aesthetically illuminated fountains come alive, Sector 17 becomes the Chandigarh city's biggest outdoor club.

Government Museum and Art Gallery (www.chdmuseum.gov.in)

The Government Museum and Art Gallery in Sector 10 of Chandigarh has a fine collection of stone sculptures of the Gandhara period. The museum is the place to see the prehistoric fossils and artifacts along with modern art and miniature paintings. The Government Museum and Art Gallery of Chandigarh is open from 10.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. and is closed on Mondays.more......

Museum of Evolution of Life

The Museum of Evolution of Life in Sector 10 of Chandigarh takes tourists on a trip 5,000 years back from the Indus Valley Civilization to the present day. Chandigarh city's Museum of Evolution of Life is open from 10.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. and is closed on Mondays.

International Dolls Museum

The International Dolls Museum in Sector 23 of Chandigarh has an interesting collection of dolls and puppets from all over the world covering the variant art of more than 25 countries. Chandigarh city's International Dolls museum is closed on Sundays.

The Hidden Valley

The Hidden Valley is an Ecotourism camping adventure site in the Shivalik Foothills. It is located near the famous Mata Jainti Devi Temple in Village JaintiMajri, Punjab. Besides being in the pristine nature, it offers Ecotours, Tents, Trekking, Various Jungle safaris like – Camel safari, Horse Safari, Mountain Biking, Bird Watching, Group Games in Nature, Slides & Swings, Cart Rides, Glance of Village life Activities and many  more. A great experience of raw nature & countryside life and a good break from the routine city life!!

Which all places I can visit along with Chandigarh ?

Tour Itineries along with Chandigarh

Shimla - Kufri - Manali - Rohtang Pass - Chandigarh

Delhi - Manali - Kullu - Shimla - Chandigarh - Delhi

Delhi - Chandigarh - Mansa - Kangra - Dhramsala - Katra - Amritsar - Delh

Chandigarh - Kangra – Chandigarh

Best time to visit Chandigarh.

The best time to visit Chandigarh is between November and March when the weather is pleasant and is conducive for sightseeing. Day time temperatures remain in the 20-30 degree C range with the minimum night temperature at the height of winter in January dropping to 2 degrees C.

The summer months are scorching with temperature highs reaching above the 40 degree C mark. There are dry hot winds that blow in May and June, but there is respite in July when the rains come, cooling down the temperatures but sending humidity levels sky high.

How to reach Chandigarh ?

How to reach Chandigarh by Air

Chandigarh is served by some airlines and is connected by air to Delhi, Amritsar and Leh. From the airport, one can get a taxi or auto rickshaw to reach your destination in the city. The city centre is 11 kms away from the airport.

How to reach Chandigarh by Rail

The railway station runs convenient trains from the plains, but is located away from the city centre. A half-hourly bus service runs from the station to the city centre, though it may be more convenient to take a pre-paid auto rickshaw or taxi.

How to reach Chandigarh by Road

Chandigarh’s Inter-State Bus Terminus, in the heart of the city at sector 17, is a busy focal point. Buses coming in from Delhi, Manali and Shimla also stop at sector 22. Chandigarh is the transit point for travellers going to Amritsar (6 hours), Pathankot (7 hours), Dharamshala (10 hours), Shimla (5 hours), Kullu (12 hours) and Manali (10 hours). Delhi is 248 kms away, (about 5 hours). One can also drive into Chandigarh from neighbouring states. The approach roads are all in good condition and driving can be a pleasant experience.