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City Overview :

The capital of two states Punjab and Haryana is Chandigarh. It is the well planned and organized cities in India. It is one of the best tourist destinations across the two states; the fascinating beauty gathers tourists from all over the globe. The Rose Garden, Rock Garden, Bougainvillea Garden, Sukhna Lake, forests and the Topiary Park are best to see. The location of such pretty gardens links with the natural environment. The Sukhna Lake and International Dolls Museum attracts many tourists in Chandigarh. The tourists can enjoy delicious cuisine of Chandigarh.

Fast Facts :

Languages :

English, Hindi, Panjabi are most commonly spoken.
The quality of air is like the best from rest of the cities. Only the industries which does not pollute and power driven industries are permitted.

Climate :

Summers :

Temperatures generally remain between 35°C to 40°C. It may rise to a maximum of 45°C.

Monsoon :

Chandigarh receives moderate to heavy rainfall and sometimes heavy to very heavy rainfall.

Winter :

Average temperatures in the winter remain at (max) 7°C to 15°C and (min) -2°C to 5°C. Rain usually comes from the west during winters and it is usually a persistent rain for 2-3 days with sometimes hail-storms. Heavy woolens are ideal during this time and can give a sense of satisfaction and enjoyment.

What to See :

Chandigarh has various attractions to view like the Leisure Valley, Rock Garden, Open Hand, and Sukhna Lake. But the most important places to visit are the rose and rock garden also the capital complex. Apart from this it has many famous religious like the Mansa Devi Temple, Saketri Temple, Gurudwara Nada Sahib, and Gurudwara Baoli Sahib, Jama Masjid etc.

Getting There :

Chandigarh network is nicely built with the different country by air and state and cities by trains and roads.

By Air :

The city airport is 12 km. far from the City. Many domestic airlines move regularly. It is finely linked with airlines to Delhi, Jaipur Bombay, Jammu and Srinagar.

By Train :

The railhead of Chandigarh is Cantonment railway station which is the best way to reach Chandigarh. Direct trains from Delhi move here at regular intervals and trains coming from Rajasthan arrives at the Chandigarh fort station.

By Road :

Chandigarh has a good network of roads and highways. The Buses and air conditioned coaches connecting to different States and many cities can be catch by the tourists. Buses can also be deluxe, semi-deluxe or ordinary.

Where to Stay :

Chandigarh hotels are of various hotels which consist of budget hotels and star hotels. The endless alternatives are available at low prices. The low budget tourists can have budgetary hotels. The tourists may search the best accommodations and book online Chandigarh hotels...