Chandigarh Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Rock Garden
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 symbolised 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 colourful 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.

Where to stay in Chandigarh

Panchkula featuring forest scenes

Sector 22

1/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Sector 22, Sector 17 and ISKCON Chandigarh Sri Sri Radha Madhav Temple are top sights worth seeing.

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Sector 43

5/5(1 area review)

While Sector 43 isn't home to many top sights, Gurudwara Sri Amb Sahib and ISKCON Chandigarh Sri Sri Radha Madhav Temple are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Sector 42

Sector 42 might not have many top sights, but ISKCON Chandigarh Sri Sri Radha Madhav Temple and Gurudwara Sri Amb Sahib are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Sector 19

While Sector 19 may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Gurudwara Singh Sabha and Sector 17.

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Sector 28

While Sector 28 may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Elante Mall and Sukhna Lake.

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Sector 45

1/5(1 area review)

Sector 45 might not have many top sights, but Gurudwara Sri Amb Sahib and Punjab Cricket Association Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Sector 45
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5 out of 5
Block No.9, Sector 17 A, Chandigarh, Punjab
The price is ₹10,000 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
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5 out of 5
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5 out of 5
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