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8 Days of Chandigarh Bliss!

Shreya Gupta

Shreya Gupta

16 Jan 2024

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant city of Chandigarh. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, visit iconic landmarks, and indulge in mouthwatering delicacies. Get ready for 8 days of pure bliss!

Trip to Chandigarh

Day 1Lakes, Museums, and Monuments Galore!
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$56

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$ 5

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
8 - 10 min

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Nature Interpretation Centre, Sukhna Lake
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Garden of Silence
Outdoor meditative space with seated buddha, concentric stairways, & evening illuminations.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Pierre Jeanneret Museum
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Open Hand Monument
The symbolic 26-m. Open Hand monument by French architect Le Corbusier rotates in the wind.
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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Nek Chand Foundation
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Natural History Museum
Museum with dioramas depicting early humans, dinosaur models, fossils & other geology specimens.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
15 - 22 min

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Hot Millions saladbar
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36
Day 2Dolls, Rock Gardens, and Punjab Express
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$103

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$ 4

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
5 - 6 min

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International Dolls Museum
Children's musuem showcasing a large collection of dolls from around the world in traditional dress.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$5
10 - 12 min

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Nek Chand’s Rock Garden of Chandigarh
Mosaic courtyards, sculptures & paths made from old crockery in a lush garden created by Nek Chand.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$10
11 - 16 min

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Rag Doll museum, Rock garden
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$52
Day 3Tao, Art, and Architectural Marvels
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$73

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$ 4

Tao - Resto Bar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$32
16 - 20 min

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Sukhna Lake
Sizable reservoir featuring pedal boats & areas for jogging, plus migratory birds.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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High Court Museum
Artifacts & documents trace the regional judicial system in a Le Corbusier–designed building.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Government Museum and Art Gallery
Museum complex featuring ancient & modern art, as well as architecture & natural history exhibits.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$5
2 - 3 min

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Chandigarh Architecture Museum
Museum highlighting the effect that Le Corbusier's famous works of architecture had on the city.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
16 - 23 min

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Hot Millions saladbar
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36
Day 4Sweets, Gardens, and Gandhi
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$83

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$ 6

Sindhi Sweets
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$32
8 - 10 min

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Capitol Complex Tourist Center
Government compound on 100 acres by architect Le Corbusier, with sculptures, guided tours & a lake.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$5
4 - 5 min

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10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$10
6 - 8 min

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Gandhi Museum
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Terraced Garden
Tranquil terraced garden with a musical fountain, walking paths & seasonal flower festivals.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Vaishalifoodrecipes
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36
Day 5Chat, Shopping, and Le Corbusier
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$65

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$ 4

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
17 - 26 min

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Sector 17 Plaza
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Musical Fountain
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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National Gallery of Portraits : Sector 17
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Le Corbusier Centre
Once the workplace of the architect Le Corbusier, this historic building traces the city's heritage.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$5
13 - 16 min

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Japanese Garden
Japanese-themed park on 13 acres with gardens, pagodas & sculptures, plus eateries & water features.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Pal Dhaba (Since 1960)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$40
Day 6Lodges, Amusement Parks, and Museums
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$134

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$ 5

Katani Lodge
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
20 - 24 min

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Thunder Zone Amusement and Water Park
Family-friendly amusement park featuring rides, play areas, a waterpark with boating & more.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$50
18 - 22 min

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Sikh Museum Mohali
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
39 - 47 min

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Shaheed Dr. Diwan Singh Kalepani Museum
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$48
Day 7Dhabas, Gardens, and Fragrances
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$88

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$ 6

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
13 - 16 min

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Chandigarh Botanical Garden
Research & leisurely walks amid medicinal herbs & cacti around a lake, plus a Japanese garden.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Zakir Hussain Rose Garden
Opened in 1967, this 30-acre botanical garden offers many rose varieties, walking paths & fountains.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Garden of Fragrance
Fragrant botanic garden with shrubs, flowers & paths, plus a shop with oils, soaps & incense.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Silvi Park
Green space with a jogging track, open-air gym & multiple play areas, plus a cafe & library.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$52
Day 8Willows, Dinosaurs, and Wildlife
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$76

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$ 3

Whispering Willows
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
10 - 12 min

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Chhatbir Dinosaurs Park
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$10
4 - 5 min

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Mahendra Chaudhary Zoological Park, Chhat Bir Zoo, Zirakpur
Expansive zoological park featuring various animals, including lions, elephants, owls & crocodiles.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$10
22 - 27 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$32

Budget breakdown: $713 In total

Activities & Food:$678
Transport:$35