General Information
Chandigarh enjoys the special status of being the Capital of two states
Punjab and Haryana and also a Union Territory controlled by Central
Government.
State Name
Punjab
Distance from Major Cities
Delhi >> 238 kms, Bikaner >> 575 kms, Jodhpur >> 827 kms
Weather / Climate
Summer - March - June, 38°C - 28°C; Winter - November - February,
22°C - 7°C
Population
2.43 million
Religions (Major Religion)
Hinduism, Sikhism
Language
Hindi, Punjabi, English
Cuisine
punjabi: chole bhature other cuisines like chinese, thai, mughlai
Restaurants
Bazm Restaurant, Kwality Restaurant, Yangtse Restaurant, Rustles, Mehfil
Hotel and Restaurant
Temples
Mansa Devi & Chandi Mandir (10 kms)
Monuments
Capitol Complex, Assembly Building, High Court, Open Hand, Secretariat.
Other Attractions
Nek Chand Rock Garden, Leisure valley, Sukhna Lake, Rose Garden, Garden of
Transquility, Garden of Rare Plants, Garden of Annuals, Bougainvillea
Garden.
Wildlife
Chattbir Zoo
Excursions
Shimla (103 kms), Pinjor Gardens (37 kms), Kasauli (51 kms), Nangal Dam
(103 kms), Panchkula (10 kms), Morni Hills
Area
69.63 sq. km.
Shopping
Sector 17
Things To Buy
jewelry, clothes, handicraft items
Airport
Chandigarh Airport
Rail Road
Chandigarh Raiway Station
Entertainment
rock garden, theatres, movie halls, exhibition
Best Season
September - April
