Chandigarh is a city of charming contrast, and pulsating modern town famous for its architecture and landscape. The name of this state is derive from the temple of "Chandi" located in the vicinity of the site. Here the deity ‘Chandi’, which is a goddess of power and a fort or ‘garh’ lying beyond the temple and gave the city its name. Chandigarh was become a Union Territory of India on 1st November 1966. This refined city is the first planned city of India designed by Le Corbusier, an eminent architect and urban theorist. This city has pollution-free air and the short distance, lakes all contribute to making Chandigarh tour a charming and attractive experience for visitors. Chandigrah is a capital city of punjab.
If you are going for an chandigrah tour then you must see some of its famous places as it has the distinction of having a unique world-acclaimed Rock Garden which is constructed by Nek Chand. The diverse population of this territory has made this city a lively and universal city. Nowadays this city has become a one of the IT destinations in India. The Nehruvian idealism at its core is in stark contrast to the industrial development on the outskirts looks good.
Chandigrah consistes a number of major tourist destinations and the tourists from all over the country loves to visit this planned city every year. I hope you will like this place as chandigarh map (shown below) can guide you so that you can enjoy very refreshing and enriching vacations. Your best time of visiting this place is during the Autumn season of mid-August to November as there is a moderate climate. you can stay its verious luxery chandigrah hotels. Moreovers other chandigrah budget hotels are also there.
Other name: - Chandigarh (Capital City of punjab)
State: -Chandigarh
Country: -India
Language
Punjabi, Hindi, English.
Location
It lies in the north of India on the foothills of the Shivalik hills. Chandigarh is situated at an altitude of around 365 meters above the sea level and also enclosed by three states, called Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh.
Weather
Summer temperature: 37-44°C, Winter temperature: 4-14°C, Annual rainfall: around 111.4 cm, Monsoon season: July - September
Best season to visit: between mid-August to November.
Airports
Chandigarh’s airport is 11 kms from the City Centre and Indian Airlines connects Chandigarh with Mumbai, Delhi, Jammu Leh and Amritsar.
Rail junctions
Chandigarh Railway Station is about 8 kms from the City Centre in Sector 17. Shatabdi Express and the Himalayan Queen render two train connections every day in between Chandigarh and Delhi.
Transport
Chandigarh has well maintained roads that provides for an ample parking space all over the city and this makes it more convenient to use private vehicle as well. The city has good bus service that run by Chandigarh Transport Undertaking (CTU). These buses provide with inter-state services as well. Also, you can avail the services of Auto rickshaws that usually provide to and from the ISBT.
