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Chandigarh: Excursions

Himachal Pradesh:
Shimla:
(107 Kms. from Chandigarh)
Shimal capital of Himachal Pradesh and once the summer capital of British India continues to be popular tourist destination.

Chail:
(102 Kms. from Chandigarh)
Built by the Maharaja of Patiala as a summer capital of the old princely state of Patiala, Chail provides a superb view of the mountains. The palace is an elegant hotel today.

Kasauli:
(70 Kms. from Chandigarh)
A hill station popular for its unspoiled charm and quiet nature trails.

Timber Trail:
(42 Kms. from Chandigarh)
A popular rope way tourist resort located in the picturesque valley near Parwanoo on the Kalka - Shimla Highway.

Haaryana:
Morni Hills:
(45 Kms. from Chandigarh)
This resort at an altitude of 3000 feet is a protected forest and a favorite spot for trekkers and nature lovers. The chir pine is seen in abundance. Morni Hills is a perfect wilderness get away where one can enjoy rock climbing and treeking.

Pinjore Yadavindra Gardens:
(20 Kms. from Chandigarh)
This is traditional Mughal garden, created in the 17th century by Nawab Fidal Khan, architect to the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. According to Hindu mythology, the Pandava brothers rested at this site during their exile.

Mansa Devi and Chandi Mandir:
(10 Kms. from Chandigarh)
These two temples were pilgrimage spots long before Chandigarh came into being. They are typical examples of North Indian temple architecture. The goddess Chandi gave her name to the city. Attached to the Mansa Devi temple is a larger of sacred plants.

Kurukshetra:
(90 Kms. from Chandigarh)
The pilgrimage center has been revered from thousands of years as a sacred spot where Lord Krishna encouraged the Pandava here, Arjun, with his divine message, the Bhagvad Gita. The battlefield - Kuru-kshetra, or field of the Kurus - can be seen today along with numerous temples and sacred pools.

Punjab:
Chhatbir Zoological Park:
(15 Kms. from Chandigarh)
The Zoo spreads over an extensive wooded area on the banks of the Ghaggar river. This large zoo famous for Lion safari, apart from star attraction Royal Bengal Tigers.

Anadpur Sahib:
(80 Kms. from Chandigarh)
Anadpur sahib, or Takhat Sri Keshgarh, is one of the four takhats of the Kikh religion. Takhat means "throne" or seat of temporal power. This historic and impressive gurudwara is highly revered by the Sikhs. It was here that their tenth guru, Guru Gobind Singh, baptized his follwers into the Khalsa, the casteless brotherhood of saint soldiers.

Bhakra-Nangal:
(116 Kms. from Chandigarh)
Bhakra dam, the highest dam of its kind I the world spans the river Sutlej, its poer houses light up all of North India. The mian dam at Bhakra in the mountains has a 40 square kilometer reservoir, Gobind Sagar which has boating facilities and a restaurant.

Amritsar-Nangal:
(240 Kms. from Chandigarh)
Ths ancient, beautiful and holy city, home to the world famous Golden Temple, Amritsar (literally, "Pool of Nectar"), was founded by Guru Ramdas, the fourth guru of the Sikhs, in the year 1579. Amritsar is considered the most significant seat of Sikh history and culture, as well as a flourishing trade center.