Chandigarh is one of the most beautiful cities of India and a well-planned city. This picturesque city is located on the foothills of Shivalik range of Himalayas. Boasts of modern architecture, this majestic city got its name from the ‘Chandi Temple’ and a fort which is located in the proximity of the city. The principal deity of the temple is Goddess Chandi. The city name means, Chandi - power and garh means fort. This pre-historic city has an amazing history. About 8,000 years ago this region was known to be the home of the Harappa which is known to be the oldest civilization in the world. This Chandigarh travel guide is sure to help tourists planning to visit Chandigarh.
This renowned city is acclaimed to be the first planned city of India, Chandigarh is famous for its architectural beauty. This city is the perfect amalgamation of modernity and nature. With the backdrop of magnificent mountains, Chandigarh is paradise for the nature lovers. Dotted with the charming gardens and a perfect architecture, this city is favorite weekend getaway from the Delhi people. The distinctive urban planning of Chandigarh was started in the 1950s by Swiss French architect Le Corbusier. This Union Territory is the capital of two states namely Punjab and Haryana. It is a prominent administrative and political centre. Chandigarh is a favorite tourist attractions for the nearby people. This city is being thrived by the large number of tourists throughout the year.
Sukhna Lake is one of the popular tourist attractions of Chandigarh. Boating in this serene lake is an experience in its own with the majestic view of the mountains. Chandigarh has a rich colonial history and a rich blend of cultural heritage. Chandigarh is popularly known as the ‘City of Gardens’ due to gorgeous gardens of the city. Chandigarh accommodates more than half a dozen of the prominent gardens among which Rock Garden is very famous. This garden is made up of artificial rocks and boasts of magnificent structures of dancers and musicians. Spread over a sprawling area o 25 acres of land, is a testament of New Chand’s talent. The famous garden is Pinjore Garden which is also known as Yadavindra Gardens. This garden is from the times of Mughals and is influenced by the Rajasthani architectural style. Zakir Hussain Rose Garden, Terraced Gardens, and Cactus Gardens are other famous gardens of the city. Zakir Hussain Rose Garden houses 1500 species of different colors of Roses and medicinal plants. This garden is one of the largest gardens of Asia. Other famous tourist places of Chandigarh include the Government Museum and Art Gallery, the Open Hand Monument, Leisure Valley and Sukhna Lake.
Chandigarh is located at a distance of 244 km from the national capital Delhi and well-connected with the city by all modes of transport. One can easily get a flight, train, bus, and taxi for Chandigarh from Delhi. The best time to visit Chandigarh is during the autumn season when the weather during the day time remains comfortable and balmy while the night time becomes pleasant and perfect for enjoying the nightlife of Chandigarh. The days are not hot nor too cold. Learn more about tourist attractions in chandigarh in details.
