About Place
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
- 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
Activities
- 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
- 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
- Handlooms And Artifacts
- Woolen Garments
- Jams And Juices
- Juttis
- Punjbai Dupattas
- Phulkari
Shopping Area
- 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
Chandigarh Details
Best Time To Visit
Monsoon Period
Important Contact
- Police Control Room:
- 100 / 2565454
- Ambulance Service:
- 102 / 2782457
- Tourist Center:
- 0172 – 2703839
