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India’s first planned city is a fascinating spot to visit, with its wide boulevards, manicured gardens and one of the country’s most popular attractions.
Visit the planned city of Chandigarh and see a different side to India. Shop in air-conditioned malls or enjoy relaxing in the peaceful parks and gardens. Enjoy the best food and drink in the region and visit the galleries and museums of this fascinating urban experiment.
Chandigarh is the state capital of both the Punjab and Haryana regions, but it is also a separate Union territory. Construction of the town began in 1952, according to plans by Swiss architect Le Corbusier, who envisaged a city that symbolized India’s future. Walk through the wide streets and notice how clean, ordered and prosperous the city is. While the straight lines and neatly clipped greenery may not be to everyone’s taste, it is certainly a dramatic contrast to India’s other cities.
Make sure you visit the famous Rock Garden. It was started in 1958 by former civil servant Nek Chand, who built a small sculpture garden from pieces of broken ceramic and glass. The garden has since expanded to cover around 20 acres (8 hectares). Explore the grottos, marvel at the colorful sculptures and lose yourself in this remarkable wonderland.
Other attractions include the attractive Rose Garden and Sukhna Lake at the foot of the Himalayas, where you can walk along the paths or relax with a picnic.
Getting around Chandigarh is easy, as areas are divided into numbered sections with good bus links. If you want to shop and eat, head to Sector 17, a short ride from the hotels in Sector 22.
Fly into Chandigarh Airport or catch a fast train from Delhi. Away from India’s traditional bustling markets and noisy crowds, Chandigarh lets you experience another side of this fascinating country.
Sector 22 might not have many top sights, but Sector 17 and Zakir Rose Garden are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Top hotels in Chandigarh
Estimated price for 1 night / 2 adults
JW Marriott Hotel Chandigarh
5 out of 5
£76
per night
3 Jan-4 Jan
Located in the heart of Chandigarh, this luxury hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Bird Sanctuary and Sector 17. Elante Mall is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.…Located in the heart of Chandigarh, this luxury hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Bird Sanctuary and Sector 17. Elante Mall is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.WWW…
4.5/5Wonderful! (293 reviews)
"Best everything location service staff amazing food"…""Best everything location service staff amazing food"WWW…"
178 Industrial and Business Park, Phase I, Chandigarh
£78
per night
15 Dec-16 Dec
Situated near the airport, this luxury hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Elante Mall and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Sukhna Lake. CII Convention Centre and Bird Sanctuary ...…Situated near the airport, this luxury hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Elante Mall and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Sukhna Lake. CII Convention Centre and Bird Sanctuary ...WWW…
4.4/5Excellent! (237 reviews)
"Amazing staff. Nice room. Good food I was here visiting from Canada and everything and everyone was better than expected."…""Amazing staff. Nice room. Good food I was here visiting from Canada and everything and everyone was better than expected."WWW…"
Situated in Chandigarh, this luxury hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Government Museum and Art Gallery and Sector 17. Rock Garden and Sukhna Lake are also within ...…Situated in Chandigarh, this luxury hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Government Museum and Art Gallery and Sector 17. Rock Garden and Sukhna Lake are also within ...WWW…
4.2/5Excellent! (215 reviews)
"By far the best 5*Hotel in Chandigarh, from Harjit and all the security guys at the door, the managers desk and concierge very helpful and excellent service always, the front desk, all very helpful, all deserve extra credit. The breakfast staff, I wish I could name them all, little birdie who fell ..."…""By far the best 5*Hotel in Chandigarh, from Harjit and all the security guys at the door, the managers desk and concierge very helpful and excellent service always, the front desk, all very helpful, all deserve extra credit. The breakfast staff, I wish I could name them all, little birdie who fell ..."WWW…"
You can enjoy some retail therapy with a trip to Sector 17, a favourite shopping spot in Chandigarh. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its spas.
Wander this magical sculpture garden, which was born from a dumping ground, and admire the abstract and wonderful statuettes that were created from recycled waste.
Tour of government buildings,art gallery & museum-Chandigarh
£40
The city of Chandigarh (which is federal government administered city) is beautifully located below the Shivalik hills. The layout of the city and most of the public buildings, including the Secretariat, the Legislative Assembly and the High Court were designed by the famous French architect Le Corbusier.
Immerse yourself with a trip to Chandigarh by a private transfer from New Delhi. Serenity and a city are two diametrically opposite concepts, which however, get belied in the 'City Beautiful'. Chandigarh is a rare epitome of modernization co-existing with nature's preservation.
Kufri City tour from Chandigarh (Pick up from Hotel)
£54
Enjoy the mountains, valleys and greenery in Kufri day excrusion from Chandigarh to Chandigarh 100 percent guaranteed Pickup from city center hotel by Navigers rep. 0 miss since 2012 dfrMAHASU PEAK - Mahasu peak is popular view point and where one arrives in Winter for some fun with snow.
