Chandigarh Hotels

Hotels in Chandigarh

Capital of two Indian states and host to numerous prestigious events, Chandigarh is one of the most clean and meticulously designed cities of India. The reason why Chandigarh is an idiosyncratic city is because of its wondrous design and well-planned township. The city was designed by a French architect, Le Corbusier. The city's infectious charm and the lively crowd are analogous to all the cities in Punjab, but you can still distinguish Chandigarh by its distinctive charm.

Not just a hub for tourists, IT professionals and students, it is also a commonly visited place due to political importance. It is the capital state of 2 cities. It is natural that hotels in Chandigarh are in abundance. Besides the hotels, homestays are also popular. It is nature’s galore as it close to Himachal Pradesh. The weather too is moderate, but becomes cold during winters and rather hot during the summers. Along with the urbanization of the city, the natural parks and lakes in the city remain untouched and still have the old world charm. You will enjoy each and every minute when in this amazing and elegance personified city.

Places To Visit In Chandigarh

1. Rock Garden: This place is almost synonymous to Chandigarh. A trip to Chandigarh is incomplete if we visit Chandigarh. Hotels in Chandigarh near this rock Garden are many so you may enjoy this and places around this sculpture garden without wasting time during long commutes. This was cultivated by an ex-government official, Nek Chand and hence was initially called Nek Chand's Rock Garden. He had secretly developed this place during his spare time.

2. Rose Garden: It is the biggest botanical garden in Asia where roses are cultivated. From a variety of roses to various colored roses, you will find all of it here. This is also known as Zakir Hussain Rose Garden as it was named after this former president. Not just the roses, many herbs of medicinal value are also cultivated here. It is located in sector 16 of Chandigarh and is a place to relax your mind, especially for nature enthusiasts.  

3. Pinjore Garden: Spread across a large area, Pinjore garden is known for its amazing beauty spectacular mangoes and other summer fruits. It is also known as Yadavindra Garden and was built by a Nawab when Aurangzeb reigned. The structure of this garden is a perfect blend of Mughlai and Rajasthani culture showing the influence of the cities. Its style of architecture is rather a unique amalgamation of two states.

4. Terraced Garden: A well-maintained garden sprawled over 10 acres of land is one the most visited botanical garden in Chandigarh. You will find Chandigarh hotels with lovely rooms on the property around this and every other sightseeing place makes you find accommodation easily. This garden is a great place to spend an evening with family or a romantic getaway. You will enjoy the quaint atmosphere of this garden developed on the foothills of the Sivalik range.

5. Cactus Garden: A rose garden is common, but we bring to you a cactus garden that is found and developed in the Union territory of Chandigarh. It was built in 1987 and is spread over 7 acres of land. It houses over 3500 various species of cacti and is a place of astonishment and amazement for nature enthusiasts. With umpteen Chandigarh hotels near this garden, environmentalists enjoy their stay each time they visit. 

6. Shanti Kunj: Begin your day by visiting this peaceful abode and spectacle of nature. It is a garden that is fed by a stream and the area is naturally divided into five islands. It is amazing to visit this place, especially if you have booked hotels in Chandigarh near sector 16 since this park is located there.  

7. Museum and Art Gallery: If you are interested in historical art, then this attraction is a must visit. Located in sector 10, it will give you a glimpse of the Indus valley civilization as remains from this era can be spotted here. You will also find the paintings and coins of the Indus valley civilization. Last but not least, these places also have preserved fossils of dinosaur that are not extinct. Booking hotels in Chandigarh near this area is a boon.

8. Le Corbusier Center: Time to ravel out the brains by visiting this place full of creative zeal. This place was the office of Swiss-French originated architect, Le Corbusier who planned this one of the most well-planned city of India. If you are interested in knowing how Le Corbusier presided over the plan of designing Chandigarh, you must visit this center, now converted into a museum building that honors architecture.    

9. Mohali Cricket Stadium: Planned in 1993, this stadium took three years to complete. Cricket fans are aware of this lovely stadium where many national and international matches have been played. This is also home to Punjab Kings XI and seat of Punjab Cricket Association. Located in sector 63, hotels in Chandigarh near this stadium are full when matches are on.

10. International Dolls Museum: This museum came up in 1985 and is located in Sector 23, Bal Bhawan. This tourist attraction is ideal for kids and also houses an amusement park and toy trains, in addition to enchanting dolls. There are over 300 varieties of dolls from several countries like Denmark, Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Korea and Russia. This museum represents the culture of India and is a perfect place for kids to enjoy. Accommodation in Chandigarh around this area is a plain sailing especially if you have prior online hotel booking in Chandigarh.

You must stay at least for a couple of days in this city to visit all the attractions of Chandigarh. You can easily book hotels in Chandigarh on Cleartrip. You can do Chandigarh hotel booking for 1-star, 2-star, 3-star, 4-star or 5-star hotels as per your budget and preference. Book hotel in Chandigarh or book hotels near Chandigarh to enjoy exploring this wonderful city!

Things to do in Chandigarh  

1. Spend an evening at the Sukhana Lake: From spending some quality time with loved ones to enjoying a beautiful view of the lake. Sukhana Lake is ideal to spend a memorable evening. It also gives you a wonderful opportunity to read a book amidst nature. If you visit this man-made wonder early morning, you will find people walking and jogging on the tracks. If you opt for an accommodation in Chandigarh around this place, it would cost high.

2. Visit ChattBir Zoo with Kids: ChattBir Zoological Park will surely bring a smile on the faces of kids. It is also known as Mahendra Chaudhary Zoological Park where you can watch lion, tigers, reptiles, and a number of bird’s species. Lion Safari is the highlight of this park which adults can enjoy and get thrilled.

3. Experience peace at the Iskon Temple: Continue the perpetual routine of spirituality when in Chandigarh. Experience the extreme bliss at the Iskon temple that provides a strange relaxation to your mind which you will enjoy. Located in Sector 36, it is surrounded by Chandigarh hotels so you can relentlessly visit this place and enjoy the evening and morning Aarti of Lord Krishna.  

4. Enjoy with loved ones at the Timber Trail Resort: A just a little drive towards the queen of hills, you can experience the adventurous timber trail.  can be booked so you can enjoy this trail and reach a height where you can get the bird's eye view. Enjoy the ride amidst the majestic mountains. 

5. Do get a glimpse of the Punjab University: This is a famous university and so you must surely visit it once. Also, if you are foodie, do appease your taste buds when you visit the famous Panjab University. Try the Rajma Chawal from the student's canteen and relish the essence of Punjabi food. Besides, you may take the road to Sector 14 and satiate your hunger by opting for wonderful food items available through the night.

6. Zinc Lounge: Opt for a funky night and head to this bar for some great wines and shots. With a variety of Indian wines, just alter your taste to Spanish and French labels that will leave you drooling for more. Some chic crowd of the city is what you will notice and enjoy the rhythm as the night remains young. You can also appease your taste buds at the noodle bar of this lounge.    

Shopping in Chandigarh

Plenty to do in this culturally rich city, your trip will be incomplete without some amazing shopping from the famous sectors that this city boasts of. Check out the market in sector 17 to have some fun and frolic. Get the taste of street and branded wears when in this market sprawled over a large area. Sector 22 is yet another chic place to buy that cheap, yet beautiful outfit for yourself. Having done some street shopping, shopping in luxury will enthrall you. For this, visit the Elante Mall and get what you want. From great food to great branded series, you will have luxury galore from each experience and every minute you spend here. Watch a movie here or move out on a shopping spree, you will be tired of enjoying, but the options will still remain unexplored.

To explore these wonderful destinations, you must book your accommodation in Chandigarh in advance so you get the best ones. If you search online on Cleartrip, you will get a list of hotels in Chandigarh with tariff. This will help you plan better without thinking much about where to stay in Chandigarh.  From choosing the best hotel in Chandigarh for couples to booking rooms in Chandigarh for the family, you have several stay options.

To reach Chandigarh, you may opt for road journey either by bus or your own car. It is at about 244 km from New Delhi and can be easily reached in 4: 30 hours. You can opt to travel by air, if you stay in far-off cities like Kolkatta, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore or Ahmedabad. Many flights are available to Chandigarh from all the major Indian cities. So plan your journey well to enjoy every facet of this lovely cultural union territory.