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Chandigarh is a city and a union territory in India that serves as the capital of the two neighbouring states of Punjab and Haryana. The city is unique as it is not a part of either of the two states but is governed directly by the Union Government, which administers all such territories in the country. The city has one of the highest per capita incomes in the country.The city was reported to be one of the cleanest in India based on a national government study.The union territory also heads the list of Indian states and territories according to Human Development Index.In 2015, a survey by LG Electronics, ranked it as the happiest city in India over the happiness index.The metropolitan area of Chandigarh–Mohali–Panchkula collectively forms a Tri-city, with a combined population of over 1,611,770.

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General Information

  • Area: 114 km²
  • Population: 11.36 Lakhs
  • Literacy: 81.76%
  • Capital: Punjab and Haryana (Judiciary)
  • Districts: 1

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Top tourist attractions in Chandigarh

  • Rock Garden of Chandigarh
  • Sukhna Lake
  • Zakir Hussain Rose Garden
  • Government Museum and Art Gallery
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Vacations in Chandigarh - How to reach Chandigarh

   Roadways
Chandigarh has the largest number of vehicles per capita in India.Wide, well maintained roads and parking spaces all over the city ease local transport.The Chandigarh Transport Undertaking(CTU) operates public transport buses from its Inter State Bus Terminals (ISBT) in Sectors 17 and 43 of the city.CTU also operates frequent bus services to the neighbouring states of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and to Delhi. Chandigarh is well connected by road to the following nearby cities, by the following highway routes: NH7-IN. svg NH 7 to Patiala in the southwest. NH152-IN. svg NH 152 to Ambala in the south (NH 44 catches up from Ambala to Panipat-Delhi). NH5-IN. svg NH 5 to Shimla in the northeast, and to Ludhiana in the west.
   Airways
Chandigarh Airport has scheduled commercial flights to major cities of India including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Pune, Chennai, Leh, Srinagar, Jaipur, Lucknow, Ahmedabad and Indore. The airport has international flights to Bangkok, Dubai and Sharjah.
train   Railways
Chandigarh Junction railway station lies in the Northern Railway zone of the Indian Railway network and provides connectivity to most of the regions of India. It provides connectivity to eastern states with link to cities like Kolkata, Dibrugarh.
Southern states with trains to Visakhapatnam, Thiruvananthapuram, Bangalore, Chennai, Madurai and Kollam .
Western states with trains to Rewari, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Pune.
Central states with trains to Bhopal and Indore.
Northern states with trains to Lucknow, Amritsar, Ludhiana, Ambala, Panipat and Kalka.
   Rented Vehicles
It is quite easy to rent cars, most of them are rented along with drivers. These car rentals can be easily found online, or physically at airports, railway stations, bus stands and at popular tourist destinations.
Chandigarh Architecture Museum
Chandigarh Architecture Museum
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Government Museum and Art Gallery
Government Museum and Art Gallery
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Le Corbusier Center
Le Corbusier Center
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Serenity Beach
Natural History Museum
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Chandigarh Travel Information
  • Dances
  • Cuisines
  • Nature & Scenic
  • Airports
Dances in Chandigarh
  • Giddha
  • Sammi
  • Bhangra
  • Teeyan
  • Jhumar
  • Gatka
  • Dhamal
  • Luddi
  • Kikili
  • Julli
  • Dankara
Cuisines of Chandigarh
  • Golgappa
  • Dahi Bhalla
  • Chaat
  • Chole Bhature
  • Kulfi
  • Pav Bhaji
  • Tikki
  • Paneer Tikka
  • Frankie
  • Cheese Chilli
  • Momos
  • Spring Rolls
  • Noodles
  • Amritsari Kulcha
  • Rajma Chawal
  • Lassi
  • Sarso da Saag & Makki di Roti
  • Parantha
  • Chicken Tikka
  • Burgers
Nature & Scenic in Chandigarh
  • Terraced Garden
  • Garden of Fragrance
  • Chandigarh Rose Garden
  • Sukhna Lake
Airports in Chandigarh
  • Chandigarh International Airport
  • Mohali International Airport

Popular tourist destinations in Chandigarh

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