Chandigarh Weekend Tour | Short Trip To Chandigarh

OVERVIEW- Placed at the base of the Shivalik Ranges, Chandigarh is popular for being the first-planned city of the country. This fabulous city is the administrative capital of both Haryana and Punjab and is the perfect option to plan a weekend getaway from Delhi. Chandigarh is known for its urban design and architecture that was done by architects like Le Corbusier (team lead), Maxwell Fry, Pierre Jeanneret and Jane Drew. This clean city is dotted with a number of tourist attractions and receives a decent footfall of tourists, all round the year.

DELHI- New Delhi, capital of India is a mix of the ancient and modern architecture. This 3rd largest city of India unwinds a picture rich with culture, architecture, and human diversity. Divided in two parts, Old Delhi & New Delhi, the city is a travel hub of Northern India and exerts a beguiling charm on visitors.

CHANDIGARH- The city was designed by the French architect Le Corbusier and is known for its modern infrastructure. Chandigarh is the first planned city of India. The city is the perfect base for exploring the surrounding region that is rich with art, history and scenic landscapes.

Tour Destination: Delhi - Chandigarh - Delhi

Travel Duration: 01 Nights/02 Days

DAY 1: DELHI - CHANDIGARH

Today drive to Chandigarh. Transfer to the hotel. Later visit the very famous Pinjore Garden

PINJORE GARDEN: Spread over a massive area of 100 acres and also known as Yadvinder Garden, Pinjore Garden is a spectacle to behold.

Evening go out for shopping.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 2: CHANDIGARH - DELHI

After breakfast, visit

SUKHNA LAKE: Nestled at the foothills of Shivaliks, Sukhna Lake is a beautiful lake set amid the picturesque surroundings. Quite popular amid the locals and visitors, the place is a perfect destination for solitude seekers.

ROSE GARDEN: Rose garden, located at 16 sector of Chandigarh is a place to relax amid the nature at its best. The garden is packed with some exquisite variety of flowers making it quite popular among tourists and nature enthusiasts.

ROCK GARDEN: A symbol of imagination and novelty, this one is of its kind of garden spread across an area of 64 acres. The Rock Garden has been designed as an open air exhibition hall using urban and industrial wastes by Nek Chand, a former Road Inspector in Chandigarh.

Later in the evening drive back to Delhi.

Distance & Time (Approx)

Delhi - Chandigarh: 300 kms/06 hrs

New Delhi at a Glance

Population: 16,787,941
Area: 1,484 sq km
Geo Location: North
Average Climate: Summer extends from Apr. to Jun. (25°C to 46°C), Winter from Oct. to Mar. (3°C - 30°C), and Monsoon from Jul. to Sep. (25°C to 35°C).
Best Time to Visit: Throughout the year, though the best climate is experienced from Sep. to Apr.
STD Code: 011
Airport: New Delhi International Airport

Chandigarh at a Glance