Chandigarh

Chandigarh derives its name from the name of a Hindu deity, Chandi, and Garh, which means a fort. At this auspicious place, the construction of the city was commenced in 1952, and the city covers an area of around 114 sq km, with a population of around a million. The city is located around 238 km north of New Delhi, the capital of India, and on its northwest, at a distance of 217 km, lies the city of Amritsar, the holiest city of the Sikhs.

Le Corbusier (1887-1965)

To a visitor with discerning eyes for very minute details, Chandigarh would look like a living organism. It was planned to be so by the famed architect and town planner, Le Corbusier, a Swiss (naturalized French). The Capitol Complex of Chandigarh located in the northern part of the city is its head; the City Center is the heart; open spaces, gardens and lawns are the lungs; the network of roads and the streets are the artery and the circulatory system; the belt housing the educational and cultural complexes represent the conscious and the intellect; and the industrial estates are the viscera. The city of Chandigarh is a splendid example of modern architecture and town planning.

Chandigarh is a well developed city, and it has the unique distinction to serve as the capital city of two Indian states, namely, the Punjab and Haryana. Both the states are highly developed states of India.

Hotels and Lodging

There are many hotels in Chandigarh. The following is an illustrative list of some of the hotels. It is always advisable to ascertain about the facilities and amenities including the cost before finalising the booking.

Hotel Orange 35 
SCO: 301-302, Sector 35-B, Chandigarh, Tel:+91-172-5003333, 5052233, 5007616, E-mail: info@orangehotel35.com

Hotel Mount View

Sector-10, Chandigarh – 160 011, Tel: 91-172-2740544,274044,
Fax: 91-172-2742565, E-mail: hvm10@glide.net.in

Taj Chandigarh
Block No. 9, Sector 17-A, Chandigarh – 160 017 Tel: 91-172-5513000, Fax: 91-172-5514000, E-mail: taj.chandigarh@tajhotels.com

Chandigarh Punjab
Hotel Aroma: Himalaya Marg, Sector 22, Chandigarh – 160022, Tel: 0172-2700045-48, Fax: 0172-270051,30 Rooms, Rs. 1195-1745 approx

Chandigarh Yatri Nivas:
Sector 24, Chandigarh – 160 022,
Tel: 0172-2706038/2700050, Fax: 0172-2714061, 64 Rooms Rs. 500-750 approx

Hotel Heritage:
S.C.O. 467-468, Sector 35-C, Chandigarh – 160 022, Tel: 0172-2602479,2612921, Fax: 0172-601221, 14 Rooms,
Rs. 1190-1490 approx

Himanis Residency:
S.C.O. 469-70, Sector 35-C,
Chandigarh – 160 036, Tel: 0172-2661070/5, Fax: 0172-2661429, 17 Rooms, Rs. 845-1395 approx

Hotel Maya Place:
S.C.O. 325-328, Sector 35B, Chandigarh –160 022, Tel: 0172-2600547, Fax: 0172-2660555, 26 Rooms,
Rs. 1395-1895 approx

The Piccadily:
Sector 22-B, Himalaya Marg, Chandigarh – 160 022, Tel: 0172-2707521-3/2707575, Fax: 0172-2705692, 48 Rooms,
Rs. 2190-9990 approx

Hotel President:
Madhya Marg, Sector 26, Chandigarh,
Tel: 0172-2791731-33, Fax: 0172-270054, 20 Rooms, Rs. 1730-2495 approx

Hotel Park Inn:
S.C.O. 433-36, Sector 35-C, Chandigarh, Tel: 0172-2660111/4848, Fax: 0172-2660110, 26 Rooms, Rs. 1295-1550 approx
Hotel Park View: Sector 24, Chandigarh – 160 022, Tel: 0172-2706038, 2700050, Fax: 0172-2714061, 87 Rooms,
Rs. 500-1000 approx

Hotel Pankaj: Sector 22-A, Chandigarh – 160 022, Tel: 0172-2709891/2/3, Fax: 0172-2386078, 14 Rooms, Rs. 1100-1295

Hotel Regency:
Sector 35-B, Chandigarh – 160 022,
Tel: 0172-2709891/73, Fax: 0712-26049721, 25 Rooms, Rs. 1395-1895 approx

'Hotel Sunbeam':
Udyog Path, Sector 22-B, Chandigarh,
Tel: 0172-2708100-7, Fax: 0172-2708900,57 Rooms, Rs. 1095-2745

Hotel Shivalik View:
Sector17-E, Chandigarh – 160 017, Tel: 0172-2700001, 2703521, Fax: 0172-2701094, 108 Rooms,
Rs. 2400-5100 approx

Hotel Chandigarh Ashok - 4 Star Hotel Chandigarh: on NH 21, Near Chandigarh Airport. +91-172-3000312, +91-3000315 Price: Rs. 3000 - 5000
Products/Services: -
"Rooms and Accommodation
Wifi
Restaurant
Bar
Spa
Business Center
Travel Information
Meetings and Conferences
Parties and Functions
Swimming Pool
Lemon Tree Hotel Chandigarh: Located in Plot No. 3, MW Industrial Area Phase I, Chandigarh, 160002

Attractions
Chandigarh is one of the very few planned cities of India. It is a new city naturally can not boast of historical heritage. Despite this position, Chandigarh has much to offer to tourists: it presents to them a completely planned city and the city's layout, architecture, and the general environment reveal this pleasant aspect of the city. The city has several places of where visitors may enjoy the REAL Chandigarh along with "not to forget the Punjabi culture at its best". "sector 17"

• Rock garden
• Sukhna Lake
• Capitol Complex
• The Open Hand Monument
• Secretariat Complex
• The Legislative Assembly
• The High Court

Shopping
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Maps and transportation
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Getting to Chandigarh
In Chandigarh, there is lot of local chandigarh taxi service. One of most desireable taxi service providers are

Gagandeep Tours & Travels , they provide you online taxi booking services. Edit

Exploring Chandigarh
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Practical information and resources
Currency: Indian Rupee
Electric supply: 220 Volts
Time zone: Indian Standard Time (IST), which is UTC +5:30
Language: Punjabi and Hindi. One can also manage with Simple English.

Restaurants

Chandigarh has many big and small restaurants and they serve foods representing local ethnic cuisine, cuisines from across India, and from many other parts of the world. Depending on your location in the city at a particular moment of time, you may select one among the many restaurants dotting different parts of the city. Some of them noted below:

Indian Restaurants
Khyber (Sector-35) – Mezbaan (Sector-17) - Ghazal (Sector-17) - Mehfil (Sector-17) - Al kareem (Sector-35) - Memorable Moments (Sector-35) - Yellow Chilli (Panchkula) - Bazm Hotel (Shivalikview, Sector-17)

Chinese Restaurants
Chop Stix (Sector-22 & Sector-7) – Mandarin (Sector-17) – Shangrila (Sector-35) - Yo China ( Sector-9) - Yangstse Hotel (Shivalikview, Sector-17) - Magic Wok Hotel (Mountview) - Hong Kong (Sector-11) - Noodle Bar (Sector 26)

Multi-Cuisine Restaurants
Hotel Orange 35(Sector 35)- Connoisseur Hotel Maya Palace (Sector 35) - Rustles (Mountview) - Salad Bar (Sector 17) - Grapevine Hotel Aroma (Sector 22) - Copper Chimney (Sector-26) - Nimantran Food Craft Institute (Sector 42)

Fast Food
Mc Donalds (Fun Republic, Mani Majra) - Pizza Hut (Sector 26 & Sector 35) - Dominoes (Sector-34) - KFC (Sector-8) - Hot Millions (Sector- 17 & Sector-35) - Nirulas (Sector-9)

Coffee shop
Indian Coffee House (Sector17) - Eating House Hotel Aroma (Sector-22) - Round The Clock Hotel (Mountview, Sector-10) - Barista (Sector 17 & Sector 35) - Café Coffee Day (Sector-35)

Bars & Pubs
Blue Ice (Sector-17) - English Garden (Sector-17) – Nibbles (Hotel Maya Palace, Sector- 35) - Wild West Pub (Sector-35) – Cellar (Sector-35) - Silk Lounge (Sector-8) – Athena (Fun Republic, Manimajra) – Lava (Hotel Taj, Sector-17)

South Indian
Sagar Ratna (Sector-17 & Sector-35) – Swagath (Sector-26) – Sundarams (Sector-26) Kartik (Sector-47)

Food Courts
Club City (Sector-17) - Wah Dilli (Panchkula) - Fun Republic (Manimajra)

Bakeries
Monica’s (Sector-8) – Polka (Sector-35) - Cream n Crunch (Hotel Aroma, Sector-22) - National Bakery (Sector-19) - Golden Bakery (Sector-37) - Classic Bakery (Sector-44) - Oven Fresh (Sector 17 & Sector 35) - Hot Breads (Sector-17) - Elevenses (Food Craft Institute, Sector-42).

Nightlife
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Sector 17 Chandigarh is the heart of "Chandigarh". Main Landmarks & Shopes of Sector 17 : I.S.B.T Chandigarh, Court Complex, City Center 17 Plaza, TDI Mall, KC Mall, Neelam Cinema, All Branded Showrooms, restaurants, pubs, disco, Hot Millions, SBI Building, Local Head office, Bank Squire, Estate office, Fashionable Clothing Stores, Licensing Authority, Music World, Hotel Taj, Shivalik View, and many smaller businesses.

In the lower and upper levels of the plaza buildings, items to be found include tailoring supplies, and Tailors, Jewelry, Electronics, Awards manufacturers, Books, Fabrics/clothing and Regional imports. The plaza in this sector is home to many events, tradeshows, and concerts.





If there’s one thing that makes Chandigarh affordable to the middle class, it’s Sector 22. The market offers a complete shopping experience.

Sector 22 market is stocked with clothes in the latest fashions and styles. If you crave for traditional sarees and conventional salwar suits at affordable prices, then this is the place you should be at. Sherwanis, men’s wear like  jackets, pullovers, shirts, jeans, and kids’ wear like frocks, party dresses, jeans, are also available. Trendy bags and matching footwear are also available here. If you have a liking for artificial jewelry, then the few shops offering you the same will get you all excited. 

Locaed in Sector 1, the Sukhna Lake is also an important recreational stop for the local population as well as for the tourists. It lies on the eastern side of the city. The Sukhna lake is a three km long man-made lake which was created in the year 1958 by damming the Sukhna Choe, a seasonal stream flowing from the Shivalik Hills. In the morning one can see people jogging or strolling along its banks. The morning cool breeze here is very bracing and nourishing. The atmosphere is calm and serene and apt for meditating. The lake is a beautiful picnic spot and a great place for enjoying water sport activities like boating, yachting, water skiing, etc. This lake has Asia’s longest water channel for rowing and yachting. Apart from boating, one can enjoy oneself in the amusement park or enjoy eatables in the cafeteria. Those who have interest in ornithology can watch storks and cranes which make migratory stops at the lake.

Source:
http://travel.wikia.com/wiki/Chandigarh
http://chandigarhcityonline.info/chandigarh-sector-17.html