Chandigarh

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Yadavindra Gardens which includes a garden
Rock Garden
Chandigarh showing city views, nightlife and shopping
Chandigarh which includes watersports and a lake or waterhole
Chandigarh showing a square or plaza

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 symbolized 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 colorful 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

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Sector 17

Sector 17 is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Sector 17 Market and National Gallery of Portraits.

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Sector 35

When in Sector 35, you can plan a visit to ISKCON Chandigarh Sri Sri Radha Madhav Temple and Sector 17 Market, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Sector 35
Chandigarh which includes forests

Sector 22

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

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Sector 43

Though Sector 43 might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gurudwara Sri Amb Sahib and ISKCON Chandigarh Sri Sri Radha Madhav Temple.

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Sector 18

While there might not be top attractions in Sector 18, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sector 17 Market and Gurudwara Singh Sabha.

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Sector 45

While Sector 45 might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Gurudwara Sri Amb Sahib and Punjab Cricket Association Stadium.

Sector 45
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