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Chandigarh Travel Guide
Places to visit, things to do, local food and the best time to go – Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh.
- Best time: August To November
- 14 places to see
About Chandigarh
Chandigarh, the capital of the northern Indian states of Punjab and Haryana, was designed by the Swiss-French modernist architect, Le Corbusier. His buildings include the Capitol Complex with its High Court, Secretariat and Legislative Assembly, as well as the giant Open Hand Monument. The nearby Rock Garden is a park featuring sculptures made of stones, recycled ceramics and industrial relics.
Places to visit in Chandigarh
- Sukhna Lake
- Morni Hills
- Shanti Kunj
- Chhatbir Zoo
- Leisure Valley
- Rock Garden
- Nirjhar Vatika
- Mata Mansa Devi Mandir
- Government Museum And Art Gallery
- Pinjore Garden
- Nada Sahib Gurudwara
- Children Traffic Park
- Zakir Hussain Rose Garden
- Cactus Garden
Things to do in Chandigarh
- Shopping in Ghara Bhan
- Boating in Sukhna Lake
- Zip lining
- Golfing at Chandigarh Golf Club
- Baisakhi Festival in Chandigarh
- Chandigarh Carnival
- Teej Festival in Chandigarh
Famous food in Chandigarh
- Golgappa
- Dahi Bhalla
- Chaat
- Chole Bhature
- Kulfi
- Pav Bhaji
- Tikki
- Paneer Tikka
- Frankie
- Cheese Chilli
- Momos
- Spring Rolls
- Noodles
- Amritsari Kulcha
- Rajma Chawal
- Lassi
- Sarso da Saag & Makki di Roti
- Parantha
- Chicken Tikka
- Burgers
Things to buy in Chandigarh
- Handlooms And Artifacts
- Woolen Garments
- Jams And Juices
- Juttis
- Punjbai Dupattas
- Phulkari
Where to shop in Chandigarh
- Book Shops Sector 14/17/19/22
- Electronic Goods Sector 17/22
- Vegetables and Grains Sector 26
- Furniture Sector 34/7(Madhya Marg)
- Garment & Shoes - Sector 17/22/9
- Hardware Sector 7/18/22
- Hotels and Restaurants Sector 17/22/35/26/43
- Medical Stores Sector 11/16/22
- Meat and Fish Sector 21
- Vegetable and Fruit Stalls Sector 19/20/22
- Show Rooms for Cars and Scooters - Industrial Area
