Chandigarh, Le Corbusier’s planned city and capital of Punjab and Haryana, is the gateway to Himachal Pradesh. Most of our Himachal, Spiti and Devi Darshan tours start here.
Chandigarh – Quick Facts
Status
Union Territory
Airport
Chandigarh International
Railway
Chandigarh / Kalka
Best time
October – March
Ideal stay
1 day
Places to Visit in Chandigarh
Rock Garden Nek Chand’s garden of sculptures made from waste.
Sukhna Lake Lake promenade with boating at the foot of the Shivaliks.
Zakir Hussain Rose Garden Asia’s largest rose garden.
Capitol Complex UNESCO site by Le Corbusier.
Leisure Valley Chain of gardens through the city.
International Doll Museum Dolls from around the world in Sector 23.
Government Museum & Art Gallery Gandhara sculptures and miniature paintings.
Chandi Mandir & Mansa Devi Shakti temples in Panchkula.
Best Time to Visit Chandigarh
October – March: pleasant
April – June: hot
July – September: monsoon
How to Reach Chandigarh
By air: Chandigarh airport.
By train: Shatabdi from Delhi (3 hrs).
By road: Delhi 250 km on NH-44.
Chandigarh Distance Chart
Route
Distance
Drive time
Shimla
115 km
3.5 hrs
Manali
310 km
8 hrs
Dharamshala
240 km
6 hrs
Amritsar
230 km
4.5 hrs
Delhi
250 km
5 hrs
Approximate road distances and times – mountain roads can take longer in snow or rain.
Chandigarh Map
Chandigarh city map – Rock Garden, Sukhna Lake & sectors (tap to enlarge)
Chandigarh Travel Tips
Start early for Manali to cross the hills in daylight.
Entrance & Permit Fees in Chandigarh 2026
Permits
No permit is needed.
🎟️ Entrance fees (per person, paid at the gate or online)
Place
🇮🇳 Indian
🌍 Foreigner
Rock Gardenper person
approx. 30
approx. 50
Sukhna Lake boatingper boat
approx. 100 – 300
approx. 100 – 300
Rose Garden
Free
Free
Government Museumclosed on Mondays
approx. 10
approx. 10
Fees as published for 2026 and can be revised by the authorities; "approx." rates are local / private and may differ. Children are usually free or half rate. Camera fees extra at some places.
Chandigarh Tour Packages 2026
Packages by Travel Himalayas that stay in Chandigarh – hotels and a private cab, with the complete price for your date on each page.
Yes – it has the nearest big airport and railway for Shimla, Manali and Dharamshala.
What is the best time to visit Chandigarh?
October – March: pleasant. April – June: hot. July – September: monsoon.
How to reach Chandigarh?
By air – Chandigarh airport. By train – Shatabdi from Delhi (3 hrs). By road – Delhi 250 km on NH-44.
How much does a Chandigarh tour cost?
Our Chandigarh packages start from about ₹15,000 per person (2 sharing) with hotels and a private cab – open a package for the complete price on your date.
