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Discover the Planned City of Chandigarh
Chandigarh, Chandigarh (Union Territory), India
Discover the Planned City of Chandigarh
Chandigarh, Chandigarh (Union Territory), India
A tree-lined planned city with lakes, gardens, modern architecture and an easy gateway to the hills.
Chandigarh is known for its orderly layout, wide roads and green spaces. It is a clean, easy city for families, with lakes, gardens and museums that suit short stays.
Because it connects directly to roads leading to Shimla, Manali and Punjab, many travellers use it as a stopover before heading into the mountains.
Chandigarh was designed in the 1950s by the architect Le Corbusier as the capital of Punjab after Partition. His Capitol Complex is part of a UNESCO World Heritage listing, and the city is widely studied for its planning.
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Nearest airport: Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport
Location: Mohali, near Chandigarh
Domestic and some international flights are available. Taxis connect the airport to the city.
Nearest station: Chandigarh Junction
Location: Chandigarh
Frequent services from Delhi and other major cities.
Main routes: Highways from Delhi, Amritsar and Shimla
Nearby cities: Ambala, Mohali, Panchkula, Ludhiana
Chandigarh sits on a busy road network. Taxis and buses are easy to find.
Chandigarh is well connected by air, rail and road, and is the main gateway for travel to Shimla and Manali.
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Chandigarh is most comfortable from October to March. Summers are hot and the monsoon is humid with heavy showers.
Cool and pleasant, with foggy mornings.
Mild weather and blooming gardens.
Hot days. Visit gardens early or late in the day.
Humid with heavy showers.
Comfortable weather and a popular visiting time.
Seasonal notes are general guidance, not a forecast. Check current conditions before you travel.
Walk the Sukhna Lake promenade at sunset.
Location: Sukhna Lake
Visit the Rock Garden and Rose Garden in one outing.
Location: Chandigarh
See the planned city's modernist landmarks.
Location: Chandigarh
Stroll the pedestrian plaza for shops and food.
Location: Sector 17
SpiritualPunjab, India
The spiritual and cultural heart of Punjab, home to the Golden Temple, moving history and some of the region's best food.
Hill StationsHimachal Pradesh, India
A Himalayan resort town in the Kullu Valley, known for snow-capped views, cedar forests, adventure sports and cafés.
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