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Introduction
Chandigarh is the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana and is officially a union territory under the jurisdiction of the central government. It was also India's first planned city after independence. Chandigarh is an important business hub as well as a popular tourist destination. It is said to be India's first planned city and one of the best-planned cities in the world.
 
Chandigarh presents itself to international visitors in the same way as the rest of India wishes to be seen: wealthy, relaxed, and cosmopolitan. The city was designed by Le Corbusier, a well-known French architect, and boasts a harmonious blend of urban and natural spaces. When you walk through the city's broad streets, take note of how safe, orderly, and prosperous it is.
 
Its name is derived from an ancient temple that is situated on the site and is dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Chandi. It is located near the Shivalik foothills in northwest India. Chandigarh, dubbed "City Beautiful," has so many gardens that one can almost smell the mountain air when strolling through them.
 
Nek Chand Rock Garden, a 25-acre sculpture garden where most sculptures are made of stones, debris, and other discarded junk, is one of Chandigarh's main attractions. The sculptures are a beautiful tribute to Nek Chand's creativity and perseverance. Zakir Hussain Rose Garden is one of the largest in the world, with over 1500 varieties of roses in various colours, medicinal plants, and beautiful fountains.
 
The best time to visit Chandigarh is just before and after the start of the winter season. The weather is good from late September to early December, making it a pleasure to relax in the sun at one of the picturesque locations.
 
Traditions and Culture
The neighbouring states of Haryana and Punjab, as well as Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar, have influenced Chandigarh's vibrant community. The people of Chandigarh are those who live life to the fullest and are free of stress. The people are warm and welcoming, and the caste and religion of those who live in this part of India are diverse.
 
Chandigarh is a city where a diverse range of religions coexist peacefully. The main religions practised in the city are Sikhism and Hinduism. Guru Nanak founded Sikhism, which preaches the belief in "Waheguru," or the Universal God. Khatri (Kshatriya in Hindi), Brahman, Baniya, and Rajput are the most common Hindu castes in the region. Islam, Christianity, and Jainism are examples of other religions.
 
Chandigarh residents speak Hindi and Punjabi, with Haryanavi and English also being spoken in the state. Chandigarh's official language is English.
 
 
Women in Chandigarh's urban areas dress in both Indian and western attire. Salwar-kameez, saris, kurtis, jeans, shirts, T-shirts, and formal/casual trousers are the most popular outfits. Salwar Kameez, on the other hand, is the women's favourite costume in Chandigarh.
 
The resplendent and elegant Sherwani is the traditional men's costume, which has been infused with Western-eastern fusion in recent years and is in keeping with the contemporary air and traditional choices. Otherwise, men in Chandigarh wear their regular attire, which includes a long-sleeved shirt with a tie, a hat, and formal trousers for office workers. T-shirts are also very common.
 
The Union Territory's dance tradition can be defined as a mix of folk and folklore borrowed from the neighbouring states of Punjab and Haryana. Festivals call for festivities, and people take part in them with vigour and enthusiasm. Bhangra, Giddha, Luddi, Julli, Dhamal, Jaago, Sammi, Teeyan, Jhumar, Dankara, Kikili, and Gatka are some of the common dance forms.
 
Chandigarh has a long history of artistic heritage that has been preserved by its residents. Beautiful phulkaris with vibrant embroidery and knitting can be found in Chandigarh folk art. Phulkaris cover the whole cloth with near embroidery. Another traditional form of art practised here is jewellery making. Handfans, Needlework, Durries Weaving, Plastering the Walls, and Woodcarving are some of the other common arts and crafts.
 
Fair and Festivals

Fairs and Festivals of Chandigarh:

Chandigarh, like every other city in India, celebrates a large number of festivals of varying nature. The city's residents, who are vibrant and dynamic, are still in a festive mood. They take part in every festival wholeheartedly and enthusiastically. Festivals are one of the best ways for people to get closer to one another and share their experiences. Here are some of the major ones:

  • Baisakhi: For Punjabis, the Baisakhi festival holds a lot of significance. It is the start of the harvest season. It also commemorates the establishment of the Khalsa panth. This joyous day occurs on the first day of the year, which is normally April 14th, according to the solar calendar. The Vaisakhi festival in Chandigarh, India, is a time of great joy and excitement. Men and women dress up in their finest attire and pay their respects at temples and Gurudwaras. At home, special food is cooked. Dances from around the world are performed. The Baisakhi festival in Chandigarh is celebrated with great pomp and display.
  • Mango Festival: The mango is a common Indian fruit as well as our national fruit. It is a one-of-a-kind festival that allows people who grow and trade mangoes to show off their products. Many agricultural universities also take part, displaying the new mango hybrids. Every year in the month of June, it is featured.
  • Teej Festival: Teej Festival is a traditional feast that honours and hails monsoon and is held in the first week of August. Teej Festival is a women's festival that is held in the Rock Garden of Sector 1. They deck themselves out in brand new dresses, glistening jewels, and bright bangles, and they have a good time together. When Teej is celebrated, there are dance shows and fun fairs.
  • Festival of Gardens: A garden festival is a three-day event that takes place in the last week of February and was formerly known as the Rose Festival. The garden festival takes place at the end of February or the beginning of March. Since 1987, it has been known as the "Garden Festival." A variety of colourful activities are planned for the special day of the garden festival.
  • Hola Mohalla: The festival of armoury, Holla Mohalla, is held in the month of March. The festival, which was established by Guru Gobind Singh Ji, aims to restore people's trust in the Khalsa Panth. At the festival, there will be mock sword and spear fights, wrestling, music and poetry contests, and so on.
  • Chandigarh Carnival: The Chandigarh Carnival is a three-day mega event that takes place every year in November. It is normally held in Sector 10's Leisure Valley. It is organised by the Chandigarh administration to encourage people of Chandigarh and the surrounding areas to express their imagination and talent. 
  • Lohri: Lohri is another Chandigarh harvest festival, held on the 13th of January every year. On this day, the Lord of Fire is worshipped, and offerings are made to the fire, which is then accompanied by bhangra and giddha. The festival is held to give thanks to the Almighty for the plentiful harvest.
  • Chandigarh Plaza Festival: The Chandigarh Plaza Carnival is a festival held on the open stage in Sector 17 in Chandigarh. Chandigarh Carnival is a popular weekly show in Chandigarh. It is hosted by private organisations in order to inspire local artists to come forward and show off their skills.
  • Gurupurab: Gurpurab refers to the festivals commemorating Sikh Gurus, whether on their birthdays or on their martyrdom days. Guru Nanak and Guru Gobind Singh's Gurupurabs are the most significant of all the Gurupurabs. On gurpurabs, kirtans and prayers are performed, accompanied by the distribution of Karah Prasad and Langars (free meals).
 
Must Visit Place

Must Visiting Places in Chandigarh:

Chandigarh is also one of India's cleanest towns, with plenty of places to see and explore. Although this city has a lot to offer tourists, here is a list of the best places to visit in Chandigarh that a first-time tourist can definitely check off their bucket list. These top tourist attractions in Chandigarh are not to be missed:

  1. The Nek Chand’s Rock Garden- The Rock Garden is one of the most beautiful examples of human ingenuity in the use of natural resources. Simple rocks have been transformed into stunning works of art. The location is ideal for a day out with friends or relatives. The maze is very entertaining, and there is plenty of space to relax. The location is one of Chandigarh's most beautiful tourist attractions.
  2. Sukhna Lake- The beautiful Sukhna Lake, located in Chandigarh, was formed in 1958 by damming the Sukhna Chole. The lake is 3 kilometres long and is surrounded by sparkling water, vessels, and a variety of birds, including the Siberian duck and crane.
  3. Rose Garden- This garden, also known as Zakir Hussain Rose Garden after India's former president, is spread out over 30 acres and is adorned with an exquisite variety of flowers, making it a renowned destination for visitors and nature lovers. The Rose Garden is a blooming display of about 825 different flower varieties and 32,500 different trees and medicinal shrubs.
  4. Pinjore Garden- Pinjore Garden, a lively, beautiful Mughal garden built in the 17th century that spans 100 acres and is a great place to get close to nature, is a must-see during your visit to Chandigarh. These internationally renowned gardens are recognised for their lush greenery and captivating fountains, and they are certainly a sight to behold.
  5. Capitol Complex- The Chandigarh Capitol Complex is a representation of the city's rich architectural mastery. The complex, designed by an illustrious and well-known architect, Le Corbusier, contains a variety of unusually built and well-fitting structures. Apart from the offices, the Secretariat, Open Hand Monument, and Palace of Assembly are among the three artefacts in the complex. It has gained the name under UNESCO World Heritage Site list.
  6. Government Museum & Art Gallery- The museum, which was established in 1968, houses an impressive collection of traditional objects, miniature paintings, and stone sculptures. Some of the objects on display here were previously housed in Lahore's Central Museum, and were moved here after the partition and the building of this museum.
  7. The Le Corbusier Center- This is one of Chandigarh's most beautiful and underappreciated tourist attractions. It is one of the most fascinating and insightful trips since Le Corbusier designed the whole region. The Le Corbusier Center is extremely educational and provides insight into how the city was constructed. If you want to learn about Chandigarh's development history, take a tour.
  8. International Doll Museum- The place is informative and entertaining, and the little ones can be seen dancing and singing around it, loving the sight of their favourite Disney character doll. The International Dolls Museum in Chandigarh is a must-see for anyone interested in doll culture from around the country and beyond. Ali Baba, Cinderella, and Sleeping beauty, etc. have all been adapted from various tales and legends.
 

 

Cuisine
A trip to Chandigarh isn't complete without sampling the city's delectable delicacies. People in the city are passionate about food and enjoy exotic dishes with a lot of spices. The use of butter, desi ghee, and makkhan (cheese) is prevalent in Punjabi cuisine, and a dish is considered incomplete without them.
 
Some worth trying dishes are:
  • Dahi Bhalla: Dahi Bhalla is a popular Chandigarh street food that is light on the stomach but bursting with sweet and tangy flavours. To make them juicy and mouth-watering, the deep-fried, crisp hollow puris are filled with sweet and tangy tamarind sauce, spicy chutneys, and topped with creamy sweet dahi.
  • Chhole Bhature: The chickpeas are seasoned to perfection. Paneer or potato is stuffed into the bhaturas. The chole is prepared to perfection. Chole bhature is served with a salad, green chutney, and yoghurt on the side. It's a large meal.
  • Kulfi: Kulfi, a dessert made of condensed milk and almonds, raisins, pistachios, saffron, and other dried fruits, is usually served after dinner. Nothing beats licking cold sweet milk and chewing chunks out of a kulfi bar in the sweltering heat of Chandigarh.
  • Paneer Tikka: Paneer tikka is a dish that consists of chargrilled paneer and vegetables such as bell peppers. Chandigarh residents adore this tandoor-based street food. Also included are a selection of tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers. Green mint chutney and a number of sauces accompany the tikkas. The tikkas get a tangy boost from a squeeze of lemon.
  • Amritsari Kulcha: Amritsari Kulcha is a traditional North Indian dish made of refined flour and filled with a variety of fillings such as paneer, cheese, and potatoes, then baked in a clay tandoor and served with chole, chutneys, pickles, and curries.
  • Rajma Chawal: Rajma Chawal is a traditional North Indian dish that is completely delicious. Rajma Chawal is the go-to meal for students staying in hostels or away from home because it is nutritious and filling while remaining within their budget.
  • Lassi: In the hot summer months, this famous Punjabi lassi is best served chilled. Lassi is a yoghurt-based drink made with fruit and spices and often garnished with flavours and other toppings that is common among Chandigarh residents.
  • Sarson Ka Saag & Makki ki Roti: This hearty meal epitomises Punjabi cuisine. Sarso, also known as mustard ka saag, is a delicacy that is commonly eaten during the winter months and thus helps to alleviate the winter blues. Butter is used in large quantities for flavour and texture. Traditionally served with Makki ki roti.
  • Paranthas: The best parathas in Chandigarh are made with lots of butter and eaten with curries, pickles, or raitas. Wheat flour is used to make parathas, which come in a variety of flavours such as simple, butter, cheese, paneer, keema, various herbs, dals, and others.
  • Chicken tikka: A tandoor-based snack is chicken tikka. The chicken is juicy and chargrilled. Also included are a selection of tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers. Green mint chutney and a number of sauces accompany the tikkas. A squeeze of lemon on the tikkas gives them a tangy flavour.
 
FAQ’s

Chandigarh is the capital of Chandigarh

 

October to February i.e. during winters it is best to travel to Chandigarh when temperatures ranges from 20°C - 30 °C during these months. But the night temperature might fall below 10°C.

 

Chandigarh is famous for special Government Museum, Art Gallery, Zakir Hussain Rose Garden, Open Hand Monument, Chandigarh Capitol Complex, Le Corbusier Centre, Japanese Garden, and National Gallery of Portraits.

Chandigarh is one of the safest places to travel because of its low crime rate due to its well-designed road and housing systems, which makes it secure to visit and live in. Women can travel alone without fear, but it is always advisable to avoid going out late at night. And one must take all security measures to guard against petty theft and pick pocketing.

The Rock Garden, the Chandigarh Rose Garden, the Elante Mall, Sukhna Lake, the Mahendra Chaudhary Zoo, the Thunder Zone, the Bhima Devi Temple, and the Open Hand Monument Japanese Garden, Timber Trail, Sector 17 Market, and ISKCON Temple, Pinjore Gardens and Morni Hills are some of the major tourist attractions of Chandigarh

Chandigarh is famous for its Punjabi traditional dishes like Sarson Da Saag with Makki Di Roti and it is quite known for its street food. One can also enjoy Choole bhature,Pinni, Chur Chur Naan, Phirni, Dal Makhni, lachcha paratha and along with some continental dishes over here.

Chandigarh is well connected with Air and Rail services with rest of the part of the country. Also the road transport is well connected with rest of the parts of the country.


 

Most of the tourist visiting places can be covered in two to three days.

7 Best Markets To Visit In Chandigarh are:
•    Shopping Plaza, Sector 17.
•    Shastri Market.
•    Palika Bazaar, Sector 19.
•    Rehri Market, Sector 15.
•    City Centre DLF.
•    Furniture Market.
•    Elante Mall.

 

Maximum number of people speak Hindi but Punjabi remains to be their local language. English is used as official language over here.

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