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Chandigarh -At a glance

1. Best Time To Visit: November to January

2. Official Language: Punjabi

3. Languages Spoken: English, Hindi & Punjabi

4. Climate: Humid: Humid Sub Tropical

5. Main Attractions: Sukhna Lake, Rose Garden,

Rock Garden, Chattbir Zoo, Open Hand

Monument

What to See?

Top 5 Places to Explore in Chandigarh

#1 Sukhna Lake

Located in Sector 1,

Chandigarh, Sukhna is a rainfed

lake at the foothills of Shivalik

hills. It is an inseparable part of

Chandigarh. Spread over an

area of 3 square kms, Sukhna is

a symbol of peace and serenity.

A promenade runs along the

lake. Best time to visit Sukhna is

at sunrise. Serious walkers

pursue an exercise regime,

families enjoy an evening stroll

and nature lovers mingle with

children on roller skates. Ducks

and other migratory birds add on

to the beauty of the lake

#2 Rose Garden

The Zakir Hussain Rose

Garden is spread over an area

of 30 acres and has the

distinction of being the largest

garden of Asia. It houses 50,000

rose bushes of 1600 different

species. Apart from roses, the

garden has trees of medicinal

value. The Rose Garden adds to

the romantic value to the city

beautiful. The garden also hosts

myriad of events throughout the

year.

Tip: Visit the garden in the

months of February-March to

witness the Rose Festival.

#3 Rock Garden

Nek Chand’s Rock Garden is

a sculpture garden spread over

an area of 40 acres. It is

completely built of industrial

and home waste and thrown-

away items. The Rock Garden

is located near the Sukhna

Lake. It consists of man-made

interlinked waterfalls and many

other sculptures that have been

made of scrap and other kinds

of wastes. Started as an illegal

project, the Rock garden is now

a jewel in the crown of

Chandigarh.

#4 Chattbir Zoo

Chattbir Zoo is a zoological park

located on the Chandigarh-

Zirakpur-Patiala road, 17 km

away from Chandigarh. The 202

acres large zoo is the home for

hundreds of different mammals,

birds and reptiles. Chattbir is

famous for its lion safari where

visitors are taken on an

adventurous trip to the Asiatic

Lion reserve inside the zoo. The

zoo also houses the Royal Bengal

Tiger which is a highlight of the

zoo.

Tip: The zoo is open from 0900

hours to 1700 hours on all days

except Mondays and National

holidays.

#5 Open Hand Monument

The Open Hand structure was

designed by none other than Le

Corbusier, the architect of

Chandigarh. The 85 feet high

monument is a symbol of “peace

and reconciliation. It is open to give

and open to receive.” It represents

the open exchange of ideas. The

Open Hand is the de facto emblem

of Chandigarh. The monument is

located in Sector 1 in the Capitol

Complex in Chandigarh. The

structure is designed to move in the

direction of the wind.

What Else?

Wanna explore more…

Timber Trail

Timber Trail is an exotic

recreational point located in

Parwanoo which is just 6 kms

away from the Haryana-

Himachal Pradesh border.

One can indulge in cable car

rides and also absorb the

scenic beauty of the

Himalayas. Due to its

proximity to Chandigarh, it is

a popular get away point.

Golf Club

Located just south of Sukhna

Lake, the Golf Club is a private

members only golf club in

Chandigarh. It has a 7,202 yard,

18 hole course known for its

challenging narrow fairways, a

long 613 yard long, dogleg 7th

hole and floodlighting on the first

nine holes. The club has a fine

clubhouse, a swimming pool

and a gymnasium. Some fine

professional golfers have played

here, Jeev Milkha Singh being

one of the them

Thunder Zone

Thunder Zone is an

amusement and water park

located just 13 kms away from

the heart of Chandigarh. It has

some of the best water slides

and rides. The park also has

lush green lawns making it

perfect for family outings. It

has 12 rides and 4 pools. The

Thunder Zone is spread over

an area of 11 acres.

Tip: The amusement park is

open from 9.30 AM to 7.30 PM

on weekdays and from 9.00

AM to 8.30 PM on Sundays.

Baisakhi Festival

Baisakhi or the harvest festival

is celebrated all over North India

with euphoria and energy on

13th or 14th April. The festival

holds a special significance for

the Sikhs as it was on this day in

1699 that their tenth Guru, Guru

Gobind Singh started the Khalsa

panth. It also marks the

beginning of the New Year.

Cultural programs are organized

throughout the city and

Chandigarh is the best place to

be during Vaisakhi. Hordes of

people throng the Gurudwaras

in their best attires and eat

delicious food.

What to Eat?

Sarson ka Saag with Makke ki Roti

Sarson ka Saag with Makke

ki Roti: A popular Punjabi

cuisine which needs no

introduction. The Saag which

is cooked from mustard

leaves and served with corn

flour chapattis is a mouth

watering household delicacy

of Chandigarh.

Butter Chicken

Butter Chicken: This all time

favorite dish has brought

Chandigarh on the world map.

It is a gravy based chicken

preparation served with a

liberal garnishing of cream and

butter. Consumed with naan or

chapattis it is a Chandigarh

specialty.

Amritsari Kulcha

Amritsari Kulcha: This

sumptuous preparation

of paneer stuffed naan

is loved by one and all.

Served with gravy and

chole, it a must have

dish in Chandigarh.

Amritsari Fish

Amritsari Fish: It is a

fried preparation of fish

usually consumed as a

snack. Fish is rolled in a

spicy batter of corn flour

and fried. Served with

tartar sauce, this dish is

available at almost all

major eating joints in

Chandigarh

Keema Kaleji

It is a preparation of minced

meat and liver in a spicy gravy.

A Chandigarh specialty for all

the gourmets.

Lassi

No meal is complete without

a glass of lassi. This sweet

beverage is prepared from

curd and is an all time

punjabi favorite

Where to Shop?

Sector 17 Market

The most famous shopping

arcade of Chandigarh.

Sector 17 has outlets of all

major brands and you may

find almost anything you

want to purchase. The

market has branded as well

as local stores. You just

cannot avoid a visit to

Sector 17 if you are in

Chandigarh

Sector 22 Market

This market offers a wide

range of garment outlets

and electronic goods stores.

If you wish to buy sarees,

salwar-kameez, kurtas or

any other punjabi outfits,

this is the place to be.

Sector 35 market

This market is

famous for its eating

joints and

restaurants. So if you

wish to indulge in

some good food, you

cannot give this

place a miss.

Elante Mall

This mall is located

in Phase 1,

Industrial Area,

Chandigarh is the

largest shopping

mall in North India

and the third largest

mall in India. With a

plethora of brand

outlets and eating

joints, this place will

surely satiate the

shopper in you

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