Chandigarh Tourist Guide For All

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Chandigarh was designed and its architecture planned by three foreign nationals: Albert Mayer Matthew Nowicki and Le Corbusier.

Where is Chandigarh
Chandigarh, one of the union territories, is located in North- West India and enjoys the status of a capital of two states Haryana and Punjab. Chandigarh is very close to the state of Himachal Pradesh and towns of Patiala, Mohali and Ambala.
About Chandigarh
Chandigarh is undisputedly considered the best planned city in India. The city is known for its robust and well planned architecture. Constant efforts are taken by the Government and people of the city to continue to stay the “cleanest city” of India. Chandigarh is one of the few cities in India that has managed to ensure seamless blending of urban development and ensure maintenance gardens, parks and ecosystems. It is for this reason it popularly referred to as the green city of India.
The local population is ...
... mostly from the states of Punjab and Haryana. There is a lot of Sikh and Punjabi community that forms the dominant part of the native population. The city enjoys a lot of tourist activity given its proximity to one of the most popular hill station of India, Shimla. The tourist crowd covers both Shimla and Chandigarh in their travel plan. Besides the unparalleled well planned city design, Chandigarh boasts of tourist attractions like
• Rock Garden
• Rose Garden
• Sukhna Lake
• War Memorial
The tourists get to take part and witness the rose festival that takes place every year. Also, the city given its rich forested area is a home to many birds. Many migratory birds from Siberia and Japan are seen in the area. Sukhnalake alone sees a wide range of migratory birds along with ducks and geese. Bird watching is then one activity that tourists can look forward to in Chandigarh.
Best time to visit the city is from mid-February to mid-March and then from mid-September to mid-October. The climate during this period is very pleasant allowing tourists a cool resting place. The summers are extremely hot and tourists prefer to stay in Shimla.
The city houses plenty of Hotels and Guests Houses which cater to the needs of the tourists. The hotels and guest houses provide a comfortable stay by offering all possible amenities to make the trip of the tourists truly delightful. The city is well connectedwith the different states across India and can be easily reached by road, rail and air transport.