Chandigarh, the common capital of the state of Punjab and Haryana is the most glamorous and modern city of India. Chandigarh literally means “the fort of Chandi”. The city derives its name from the temple of Hindu Goddess Chandi, located on the slopes of Shivalik hill and a majestic fort or Garh beyond the temple, called Chandigarh. Designed by the renowned French architect Le Corbusier in the 1950’s, Chandigarh is the first planned city of the country. The wide and clean roads and plush residential areas of this beautiful city are adorned with innumerable trees and plants; making it as one of the greenest cities in India. Known for its superb architecture and urban planning, Chandigarh boasts of many splendid gardens, parks, markets, historical monuments and impressive colonial structures. The Punjab University, Rock Garden, Rose Garden, Shopping Center, Sukhana Lake, the Museum & art gallery, and the Secretarial building are some of the must see places in Chandigarh.
Chandigarh as a major tourist destination and stopover has plethora of accommodation options to suit the budget of all kinds of leisure as well as business travellers. The hotels of Chandigarh are counted as one of the most expensive properties in India. If you are looking for cheap hotels in Chandigarh then head straightway to the area, near to the railway station and the quite suburbs and back street. Mid-range hotels in Chandigarh are located in the sector 22, which is opposite to the Inter State Bus Terminal. Here, you can get well appointed accommodation equipped with all necessary amenities that are required for a comfortable stay. The luxury as well as the business hotels in Chandigarh offer lavish stay to the guests. The tastefully decorated rooms outfitted with exquisite furniture are a real delight. The in house restaurants of the hotels in Chandigarh are the ideal places to treat your taste buds with Indian, Chinese, Continental, Tandoori, and Mughlai cuisines. For business travellers, the
hotels in Chandigarh offer various facilities like brilliantly equipped conference rooms, convention halls and meeting rooms.
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