While searching for a nearby trip from Delhi, Chandigarh is a great city where you can spend a fun-filled weekend. When you are in Delhi, it is always a better idea to stay here for a while and explore the historical sites in Delhi itself and then head towards other regions. Delhi is excellently bestowed with all the necessary things. You will even get some very comfortable and good cheap hotels in Delhi to spend your halt.
Well, Chandigarh is an unusual city of India. Rightly tagged as the first planned city of the country. The 20th-century architect Le Corbusier created this slice of Punjab. Chandigarh is the capital of both Punjab and Haryana. The city is much cleaner and less cluttered than other cities of the country. Though it is the capital city of both these states but it enjoy a separate union territory. Chandigarh is the plethora of landscaped gardens and beautiful parks. Known countrywide for its elaborate buildings, Chandigarh tourism is slowly and steadily gaining popularity. Nek Chand’s Rock Garden is a strange place created out of industrial waste and rocks. It is a worth visiting place and it attracts a large number of foreign tourists. South of Rock Garden offers a green picture. The Sukhna Lake is situated here. This beautiful and calm lake is home to a variety of migratory birds.
Chandigarh Museum and Gallery is one of the finest museums of the country and it was designed by Le Corbusier. The superb collection of Gandhara and north Indian sculptures, paintings, textiles, stamps, coins and modern Indian art makes this museum a well-maintained one. Even, among other collections the 5th-century terracotta heads and miniature paintings from Mughal, Rajasthani and Pahari styles fulfill the store. Take about 50 m right from this museum, you will reach Chandigarh Architecture Museum. This museum is devoted to the planning of Chandigarh. Here you will witness letters from Le Corbusier, models of buildings and the story behind the making of the city.
Mohali International Cricket Stadium is located in the outskirts of Chandigarh.
If you think cities are noisy, then Chandigarh is here to break your wrong perception. The calm and serene atmosphere of Chandigarh will win your heart. Boating in Shukna Lake, Zip lining at Flying Fox Kikar, splashing through water at Thunderzone, shopping at Sector 22 market or enjoying nightlife Chandigarh offers a plenty of choices to enjoy with your family and friends.
August to November is the ideal time to visit the city. Chandigarh Airport is located 12 km away from the city centre. You can take flight from your city and reach the place. Regular trains are also there which connects the city’s rail head. However, if you are travelling from Delhi by road buses are available or you can check Delhi to Chandigarh Taxi service for detail information.
On the way from Delhi to Chandigarh by road, you can touch some interesting and historical places like Sonipat, Panipat, Kurukshetra and Ambala. Chandigarh has also known for being a gateway to some of the exciting hill stations of Himalayas.
Dimpy Roy
Dimpy Roy is a travel writer working with an Online Travel Guide. She guides travelers to various resources where they can find best cheap hotels in Delhi.
