Chandigarh Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Yadavindra Gardens which includes a park
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Chandigarh featuring nightlife, cbd and shopping
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Visit a planned, streamlined metropolis that features the work of architect Le Corbusier and gardens decorated with everything from roses to recycled debris.

Experience ultra-modern India in Chandigarh city, a hub of environmentally friendly innovation. This capital of the states of Haryana and Punjab goes by many names, including The City Beautiful and the Green City. These only hint at its wealth of harmonious architecture, garden spaces and cultural landmarks.

Founded in 1952, Chandigarh was the first planned city in India's post-independence development phase. Its master architect, the famed Swiss-French Le Corbusier, intended it to be a beacon of India's modern potential.

Chandigarh’s million residents are spread out over the 63 sectors that make up the city’s grid layout. Stroll through pretty piazzas and shopping colonnades in sector 17, the commercial centre of Chandigarh. Shop for second-hand books, find discounted electronics and browse the showrooms of high-end department stores.

Chandigarh is also regarded as the cultural capital of the region. Visit the Government Museum and Art Gallery in sector 10 to see portraits of Indian Independence fighters among a collection of over 10,000 artworks.

Discover the thought processes of Le Corbusier as you inspect his pre-construction blueprints of Chandigarh in the Architecture Museum. Take a tour of the Rajiv Gandhi Technology Park to learn about the IT companies that have catapulted the city to the forefront of 21st-century technological innovation.

The green side of Chandigarh shines through at the Botanical Garden Sarangpur. See ornamental acacias and rare cacti and bonsai designs among hundreds of species in this diverse nature park. Take a fragrant walk through Zakir Hussain Rose Garden, which displays over 50,000 rose bushes.

In sector one, enter an enchantingly odd world of abstract sculptures in the Rock Garden, where figures are made from piles of trash. As the sun begins to set, join nature admirers around the nearby Sukhna Lake, a bird-filled reservoir that is beautifully framed by the rugged Shivalik Mountains.

Get to Chandigarh by plane or train. The city is easily navigated by efficient bus routes and rickshaws. After seeing the sights, take a daytrip to nearby Pinjore for the Yadavindra Gardens, a striking Mughal paradise.

Where to stay in Chandigarh

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Sector 35

While Sector 35 isn't home to many top sights, Sector 17 Market and Gurudwara Singh Sabha are some notable places to visit nearby.

Sector 35
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Sector 22

When in Sector 22, you can plan a visit to Sector 17 Market and Gurudwara Singh Sabha, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Sector 22
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Sector 17

Sector 17 is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Sector 17 Market and National Gallery of Portraits.

Sector 17
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Sector 43

While Sector 43 isn't home to many top sights, Gurudwara Sri Amb Sahib and Sector 17 Market are some notable places to visit nearby.

Sector 43
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Sector 26

When in Sector 26, you can plan a visit to Sukhna Lake and Elante Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Sector 26
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Sector 34

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sector 34 and surrounding area, you can visit Sector 17 Market and Gurudwara Singh Sabha.

Sector 34
Hyatt Regency Chandigarh

Hyatt Regency Chandigarh

5 out of 5
178 Industrial and Business Park, Phase I, Chandigarh
The price is AU$210 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$210
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Chandigarh. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Hyatt Regency Chandigarh
JW Marriott Hotel Chandigarh

JW Marriott Hotel Chandigarh

5 out of 5
Sector 35B, Dakshin Marg, Chandigarh, Punjab
The price is AU$215 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$215
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Chandigarh. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
JW Marriott Hotel Chandigarh
Hyatt Centric Sector 17 Chandigarh

Hyatt Centric Sector 17 Chandigarh

5 out of 5
Block 10 Sector 17 A, Chandigarh, Chandigarh
The price is AU$179 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
AU$179
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Chandigarh. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Zakir Rose Garden and Natural ...
Hyatt Centric Sector 17 Chandigarh
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Centrally located private, peaceful 3 bedroom apartment, Sector 18, Chandigarh

Centrally located private, peaceful 3 bedroom apartment, Sector 18, Chandigarh

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Stay at this apartment in Chandigarh. Enjoy a fitness center, laundry facilities, and balconies. Popular attractions National Gallery of Portraits and Sector ...
Centrally located private, peaceful 3 bedroom apartment, Sector 18, Chandigarh
Backpackers Den right in the middle of city beautiful - Chandigarh!

Backpackers Den right in the middle of city beautiful - Chandigarh!

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Stay at this vacation home in Chandigarh. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and balconies. Popular attractions Le Corbusier Centre and Bird Sanctuary are located ...
Backpackers Den right in the middle of city beautiful - Chandigarh!
Sector 35 c is centerally located in Chandigarh also known heart of the city.

Sector 35 c is centerally located in Chandigarh also known heart of the city.

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Stay at this apartment in Chandigarh. Enjoy laundry facilities, in-room jetted tubs, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Topiary Park and Hibicus Garden ...
Sector 35 c is centerally located in Chandigarh also known heart of the city.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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