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In the contemporary times, tourism in Chandigarh is on peak. Nature lovers from different parts of the country flock here to view the beautiful theme gardens of the city. The reservoir of places to see in Chandigarh is very large. In this section, we will provide you with Chandigarh tourist attractions guide that will help you explore the various sightseeing places in Chandigarh.

Chandigarh Accommodation

In this article, we will provide you with Chandigarh accommodation guide that will inform you about the different places to stay in Chandigarh, India. 

Chandigarh Hotels 

Among the popular hotels that provide world-class facilities, we have:

• Hotel mountview
• Hotel Shivalik View
• Hotel Park View
• Hotel Taj Chandigarh

Guesthouses 

Apart from hotels, there are various guesthouses also that provide decent accommodation facilities and are also not very expensive. Some of the popular guesthouses include:

• UT Guest House
• Panchayat Bhawan
• Punjab Bhawan
• Circuit House
• Kisan Bhawan
• Haryana Niwas
• Himachal Bhawan
• J&K Guest House

There are some budget accommodations in Chandigarh, India that cater to the needs of common man, who cannot afford to pay a high price for stay. Below is given a list of some budget accommodations:

• Chanan Ram
• Gulati Bhawan
• Gujjar Bhawan
• Indira Holiday Home
• Jat Bhawan
• Khukhrain Bhawan
• Ramgarhia Bhawan
• Subwati Dharamshotels

Chandigarh Art Galleries

The city of Chandigarh has a creative side to it also. Emphasizing this fact are the numerous Chandigarh art galleries that will leave you mesmerized by their impressive collection. Read on to know about the main art galleries in Chandigarh.

National Gallery Of Portraits

The National gallery of Portraits in Sector-17 is one of the popular art galleries of Chandigarh, India. Here, you can find the portraits of Indian Freedom Fighters, rare documents, sculptures, ceramic murals, books on the freedom struggle, etc.

Child Art Gallery 

This art gallery is dedicated to the promotion of young artists. Apart from exhibiting their works, it also conducts art workshops for students and children on a regular basis. 


Punjab Kala Kendra 

Located in Sector-16, Punjab Kala Kendra is the office of the Punjab Arts Council (Punjab Lalit Kala Akademi). It has an amazing collection of contemporary art and also organizes exhibitions in its art gallery.

Apart from these, the other famous art galleries in Chandigarh are:

• Rare Thought 
  Sector 2, Panchkula
• Alliance Francaise's Art Gallery 
  Sector 36-A, Chandigarh
• Art Folio
  Sector 9-D, Chandigarh
• Fine Arts Museum 
  Punjab University, Sector-14, Chandigarh
• Govt. Museum and Art Gallery
  Sector-10, Chandigarh
• Indus Ind Bank's Art Gallery
  Sector 8-C, Madhya Marg, Chandigarh
• Randhawa Art Gallery 
  Sect 35-B, Chandigarh
• Tejee's Art Gallery 
  Sector 17-E, Chandigarh

Chandigarh At A Glance

In this section, we will provide with some quick facts about Chandigarh, India. These Chandigarh fast facts will enable you to explore Chandigarh at a glance.

• Capital city of two states: Punjab & Haryana
• Location: North India
• Area: 114 square kms
• Longitude: 760 48' E
• Latitude: 300 50' N
• Altitude: 304 - 365 metres above MSL
• STD Code: 0172
• Languages: Punjabi, Hindi, English
• Best Season to visit: mid-August to November
• Fairs & festivals: Baisakhi, Teej festival, festival of gardens, mango festival, Chandigarh carnival & Chrysanthemum Show
• Colleges in Chandigarh: Punjab Engineering College,PGI Chandigarh
• Fairs & festivals: Baisakhi, Teej festival, festival of gardens, mango festival, Chandigarh carnival & Chrysanthemum Show

Chandigarh Entertainment

When it comes to entertainment in Chandigarh, the city provides lots of options to choose from. For the party animals, there are a few discotheques available. To name a few, we have Aerizzona in Sector 9, Jail House Rock in Sector 17-B & Las Vegas Den. For people who love spending time in shopping, there is a fabulous shopping complex in Sector 17, also known as city center. Read on to know more about Chandigarh entertainment:

How to enjoy in Chandigarh is a question that sounds little weird, because Chandigarh is not a small town, but a fully developed city. If you like spending time in social clubs, then Chandigarh has a plethora of clubs. Popular ones include Lake Sports complex, Rotary club, Rendezvous bar & nightclub & Chandigarh golf club. 

For people who are fond of theatre, drama and art, there are some fabulous art galleries and theatre over here. Tagore theatre is a very famous theatre of the city. There are a plenty of cinema halls in Chandigarh. To name a few, we have Kiran, Neelam, Nirman, Piccadily, Batra & KC. So, how to entertain oneself is not a problem in Chandigarh.

Chandigarh History

In this article, we will provide you with the Chandigarh history that will give you useful piece of information on the origin of Chandigarh, India. Prior to the partition of India, Lahore was the capital city of undivided Punjab. But, after the partition, when Lahore went to Pakistan, India was left without any capital. Also, it led to the migration of people of west Punjab to the eastern towns within India. These two factors gave rise to the need to choose a site in the foothills of Shivalik range that would serve as the capital of Punjab. Read on to know more about the origin and history of Chandigarh…

A committee was set up to choose a suitable site, keeping in mind various factors like military vulnerability, drinking water, climatic conditions etc. Finally, a site was selected, but that was in the shape of farms. The city got its name from Chandi, the Goddess of power and Garh meaning fortress. After the site was finalized, a master plan for the city was prepared by an American team (Mayor, Whittleslay, Glass & Nowicki). The project faced a setback with the sudden demise of Nowicki. It was then that the other teammates refused to work on the project. 

The committee was again handed over the task of finding a team for completion of the project. In the year 1951, the well-known French architect, named Le Corbusier, took the charge of giving the city a modern look. He further appointed a team, who worked under his supervision and guidance. The team decided to work in two phases. While designing the city, factors like pollution, traffic, travel and tourism and other environmental aspects were borne in mind. This is how Chandigarh turned into a well-planned capital city of Punjab, India.

How To Reach Chandigarh

In this article, we will provide you with information on how to reach Chandigarh. This city is very well connected by road, rail and airways; so reaching Chandigarh is not at all difficult. Read to know more about traveling to Chandigarh:

By road:

There is an excellent road network in Chandigarh. There are two national highways, namely, No. 21 (Ambala-Kinnaur) and 22 (Chandigarh-Leh) that serve this union territory by connecting it with other parts of the country. Infact, there are many pilgrimage spots and famous towns that are located at a motorable distance. There are several buses that link Chandigarh with other neighboring cities. Buses are of different kinds: air-conditioned, deluxe, semi-deluxe or ordinary. 

By Train

The city is well connected with major cities via train. There are two trains, namely, Shatabdi Express and Himalayan Queen that link Chandigarh with Delhi and the best part is that these trains run daily. 

By Air The city is well connected with Delhi, Leh and Amritsar via air. The airport is located at a distance of about 12 kms from the city center.

Chandigarh Local Transport

In this article, we will provide you with the Chandigarh public transportation guide that will brief you on the different means and modes of transport in Chandigarh. Chandigarh has well maintained roads and provides for an ample parking space all over the city and this makes it more convenient to use your private vehicle for exploring the city. Read on to know more about Chandigarh local transport…

The city has an excellent bus service run by Chandigarh Transport Undertaking (CTU). It serves as the best means of local transport. Also, these buses provide with inter-state services. Lot of emphasis is laid on following the traffic rules in Chandigarh. Infact, there is a traffic park in Chandigarh, where workshops are conducted to inform people about traffic safety. For traveling short distances, Rickshaws are just apt. Also, you can avail the services of Auto rickshaws that usually ply to and from the ISBT.

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