Chandigarh Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital of Punjab and Haryana states, Union Territory of India
About Chandigarh
The most striking thing about the city is the expanse of resplendent blue sky with the mountains in the backdrop. When you approach the city, you see the jagged skyline of the Shivalik Hills looming large over the city and the faint image of an old temple dedicated to Goddess Chandi (15km from Chandigarh) from which the city got its name. Chandigarh may appear oddly familiar to Western visitors and idiosyncratic to the rest of India. Enjoy the planned city, with tree-lined roads, large beautiful roundabouts, several gardens and on top — a great set of people. Chandigarh andMysoreare considered the cleanest two cities of India. When India was partitioned, Punjab was split into two, with the western half going to Pakistan.Lahore, the historical capital of Punjab was also ceded to Pakistan, a
Top Attractions in Chandigarh
Explore the best things to see and do in Chandigarh:
- ★Bird Park
- ★Chandigarh Museum
- ★Elante Mall
- ★International Dolls Museum
- ★Le Corbusier Centre
- ★Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium
- ★Museum and Art Gallery
- ★National Gallery of Portraits
Where to Eat in Chandigarh
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Barbeque Nation
- 🍴Café 17
- 🍴Chawla Chicken
- 🍴Hot Millions
- 🍴Indian Coffee House
- 🍴Nando's
Where to Stay in Chandigarh
- 🏨Hometel Chandigarh
- 🏨Hotel Aroma
- 🏨Hotel KLG
- 🏨Hotel Orange 35
- 🏨Hotel Oyster
- 🏨Hotel ParkView
Chandigarh Travel Guide Sections
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