About Chandigarh

Chandigarh is one of the 7 union territories in India and is located at the northern part of the country. The city serves as the capital city for both Punjab and Haryana statesbut the city is ruled by the union government and not by either of the two states.

Chandigarh is located at the foothills of the Shivalik ranges of the Great Himalayas.  The city has an area of 114 sq kilometers and placed at an altitude of 321 meters above sea level.

Chandigarh is a well planned city with pretty gardens and well laid roads and is well known for its design and architecture. The name Chandigarh was derived from the name of the Goddess Chandi who is the presiding deity at the Chandi Mandhir in Panchkuta district. 

How to get to Chandigarh?
Chandigarh is well connected by air, rail and by roads.
The airport is located at about 12 kilometers from the centre of the city.
There are two daily run trains connect Delhi and Chandigarh, Shatapthi and Himalayan Queen.

If you are travelling by road, there are two national highways No 21 from Ambala to Kinnaur, No 22 from Chandigarh to Leh connect the city with the Indian network of roads.

Places to visit in Chandigarh
There are Sukhna Lake, Rock Garden, Rose Garden, Leisure valley, Government Museum and Art Gallery, Musical fountain and many more places to visit in Chandigarh.