Chandigarh Location

North India

Chandigarh Linking Roads

National Highway 21 and 22

Chandigarh Significance

Capital of Two States

Chandigarh Postal Code

160 017 GPO

Chandigarh ISD Code

91

Chandigarh STD Code

0172

Chandigarh Web Site

http://chandigarh.gov.in/

Chandigarh Longitude

760 47' 14 E

Chandigarh Latitude

300 44' 14 N

Chandigarh Area

114 square kms

Chandigarh Altitude

304 - 365 meters above MSL

Chandigarh Monsoon

July - September

Chandigarh Climate

Winter (Nov-Jan) Min 4°C-14°C

Summer (April-July) Max.37°C - 44°C

Chandigarh Languages

Punjabi, Hindi, English

Chandigarh Best Season to visit

The best season to visit Chandigarh is autumn, i.e., from mid-August to November, when the weather is pleasant, neither too hot, nor too cold, prevalent Winds from the South East in Summer and from the Northwest in Winter.

Chandigarh Air Quality

Chandigarh's ambient air quality is better than that of most other cities in the world. In Chandigarh only non polluting and power driven industries are permitted.

ROCK GARDEN - Chandigarh has the distinction of having world acclaimed Rock Garden. It consists of art objects made from industrial and urban waste. It is the first one of its kind in the World.

SUKHNA LAKE - This man-made Lake is situated in the foothills of Shivalik Range and offers an ideal place for quiet communion with Nature. It also offers boating and other water sports facilities.

ARCHITECTURE - A grand success in the annals of modern architecture.

LEISURE VALLEY - A lesser known aspect of Chandigarh is that Chandigarh is one of the few cities of the world with well planned landscaping. An 8 km linear park runs through the city.

MUSEUM & ART GALLERY - Chandigarh has the largest collection of the world famous Gandhara (Buddhist) Sculpture after Lahore. It has also large number of miniature Indian paintings.

CULTURAL & THEATRE SHOWS - Chandigarh has a large number of auditoriums, some air-conditioned & some open air. The City boasts of 6 art galleries.

ROSE GARDEN -The largest Rose Garden in Asia, it is spread over an area of 27 acres and has more than 17,000 plants representing some 1,600 varieties of roses as well as several fountains.

OTHER GARDENS -Chandigarh-lives. Chandigarh breathes. Botanical Garden, Terraced Garden, Fitness Trails and Hibiscus Garden, Garden of Fragrance

PARKS - Tree plantation & landscaping is an integral part of the city's Master Plan. Smriti Upavan, Topiary Park, Bougainvillea Park, Rajendra Park, Shanti Kunj, Children's Traffic Park

FORESTS & TREES - Chandigarh has 3245 hectares under forest and most of it is hilly. On the city outskirts towards the hills is a reserve forest, a walk through which is very enjoyable & rewarding.

CITY CENTRE - Biggest shopping centre, a juxtaposition of cuboid building blocks and open spaces. In the evenings shoppers and tourists, enjoying sit on the steps of the "dove of peace" spout,

CONFERENCE FACILITIES - The City with excellent convention & conference facilities, in recent years, has become venue for various International/National conferences and exhibitions.

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS -Chandigarh has institutions for all streams like Panjab University, P.G.I., Punjab Engineering College, Govt. College of Arts, GMC, College of Arch. It boasts of being the best centre for education in the region.

SPORTS FACILITIES - Chandigarh provides its residents splendid facilities for all types of sports activities. Many international & national level competitions are held here. There is a Cricket Stadium, Astro Turf Hockey Stadium, CLTA, Golf Courses.