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Chandigarh, the present capital city of the States of both Punjab and Haryana is the first planned city of India. However, it does not belong to either of the States. It is a Union Territory, administered by the Government of India. The city is very modern and has derived its name from a temple on the slope of the Sivalik hill, Chandi Mandir (deity Chandi, goddess of power), and a fort or "garh" beyond the temple, called Chandigarh.

Attractions In & Around

Punjab University :- Visitors to Chandigarh should see the Punjab University Building in sector 14 where parks and pools all over it have enhanced the whole terrace and almost all tourists capture the charm of Gandhi Bhavan with their cameras. Tourists are impressed by the novelty of design of the University Library Building and the Circular Studentps Bhavan.

Rock Garden :- This magic garden is another attraction for travelers built by Nekchand, with multicoloured pieces of useless stones and other throwaway. In summer it is open from 9-13.00 hrs. and 15-19.00 hrs. From October to March, they are open from 9-13.00 hrs. and 14-18.00 hrs

Rose Garden :- This is Asiaps largest rose garden, Zakir Gulab Bag spread out over 30 acres of land, in sector 16. Here bloom 50,000 rose-trees of 1600 species. One can only see the flowers and cannot pluck them.

Shopping Centre :- Super Market or shopping centre is at sector 17 surrounding Nilam Cinema and consists of several sky-high mansions which attracts the tourists.

Sukhna Lake :- This 3-square-kilometre rain fed lake created in 1958 by damming the Sukhna Choe, is a seasonal stream coming down from the Shivalik Hills. Serious ‘walkers’ pursue an exercise regime and families enjoy an evening stroll. It attracts migratory birds from lands as far as Siberia and elsewhere.

The Museum & art gallery :- The museum is situated in Sector 10-C, opposite Leisure Valley and Rose Garden. It possesses the largest collection of the world famous Gandhara Sculptures after Lahore. The adjacent museum contains fossils and implements of prehistoric humans found in India. It opens for public daily between 10:00 a. m. and 4:30 p.m. except on Mondays, national and public holidays.

The Secretariat building :- The Secretariat is the largest of these edifices in the Capitol Complex and is the headquarters of both Punjab and Haryana governments. The cafeteria rests atop the terrace and one can have a spectacular view of the city.

Getting in, Around & Away
AIR : Chandigarhps airport is 12 kms. from the City Centre. Indian Airlines and Jet Airways connect Chandigarh with, Delhi, Leh and Amritsar. The Corporation has a well-maintained Tourist Information Centre at the Airport.
RAIL : Chandigarh Railway Station is about 8 kms. from the City Centre in Sector 17. Shatabdi Express and Himalayan Queen provide two train connections every day between Chandigarh and Delhi. Chandigarh Transport Undertaking and the Corporation buses ply to and from the railway station to coincide with the arrival and departure of important trains.

Tourist Information Center
1 Tourist Information Centers (Govt)
Punjab Tourist Information Centre, Kanishka Shopping Plaza,
Ashoka Road,
New Delhi
Tel. No. 011-3343055

Punjab Toursit Information Centre,
Main Bus Stand
Nangal.

Punjab Tourist Information Centre,
Youth Hostel,
Amritsar
Tel. No . 0183-231452

Punjab Tourist Information Centre,
Raja Sansi Air Port,
Amritsar.

Punjab Tourist Information Centre,
Madhopur
(Pathankot-Jammu National Highway)
Tel. No. 01870-57241

Punjab Tourist Information Centre,
Airport,
Chandigarh.

Punjab Tourist Information Centre,
SCO No. 2917-18, Sector 22-C, Chandigarh
Tel. No. 0172-721173
Fax 91-172-711878

Punjab Tourism Development Corporation,
SCO - 183-184,
Sector 8-C,
Chandigarh
Tel. No. 0172-781138, 781147, 781091
Fax 91-172-548828
mailto:punjab@x400.nicgw.nic.in