Chandigarh
is a quaint town located approximately 270 kms from Delhi. The Chandigarh
city is India’s first planned city and has been designed by the famous
French architect and city planner Le Corbusier. Chandigarh is named after
the Goddess Chandi Devi, which stands on the slopes of the hill. The city
serves as gateway to some of the most known and famous hill stations of
India and is an important zone in increasing the tourism revenue for Punjab.
Chandigarh has been ranked as the Third Best Business city in India by the
Confederation of Indian Industry. Good transportation along with good roads
and great hotels makes Chandigarh a pioneering city in India.
Why to Visit Chandigrah ?
Rock Garden : This is one of the famous attractions of
Chandigrah city. This is one of its kind garden made from urbane and
industrial waste. Spanning over an area of 20 acres, Rock Garden in
Chandigarh is a fascinating tourist spot of the region.
Rose Garden : One of the Asia’s largest garden, Rose
garden is also known as the Zakir Hussain Rose Garden. Rose Garden would
show an amazing variety of 1600 rose species. This rose garden observe an
annual rose festival.
Sukhna Lake : This is a landmark lake of Chandigarh city.
Tourists could enjoy scenic view of the distant mountains and traditional
boats.
Capitol Complex : Apart from gardens, Chandigrah boast an
exemplary heritage. The Capitol Complex houses three of the famous buildings
of the city - The Secretariat, the High Court and the Legislative Assembly.
What To Collect?
Being in Northern part of India, you can shop almost anything. One of the
famous shopping areas of Chandigarh is Sector-17, which is also known as the
City Centre. There are handicraft emporiums and handloom products.
Other specific areas and markets
- Auto Centers: Sectors 28, 21
- Book Shops: Sector 14, 17, 19, 22
- Electronic Goods: Sector 17, 22
- Fruits, Vegetables and Grains: Sector 26
- Furniture: Sector 34, 7 (Madhya Marg)
- Garment, Shoes: Sector 17, 22, and 9
- Hardware: Sector 7, 18, 22
- Medical Stores: Sector 11, 16, 22
- Meat and Fish: Sector 21
- Vegetable and Fruit Stalls: Sector 19, 20 and 22
What To Eat ?
Being in Punjab, you can taste the traditional punjabi food of the area.
Some of the famous Punjabi dishes of the region are Makke Di Roti, Sarson Ka
Saag, Palak Panneer and Baigan Da Bartha.
