Chandigarh is a city that even children know about, but they especially know about rock gardens and a well-planned city with the proper urban planning of roads, homes, and drainage. Amritsar is a famous Punjabi city that has considerable involvement with the freedom struggle in the British period-the Jalianwala Massacre-the more exciting part being the patriotism at Indo-Pak Wagah Border -it is a once in lifetime watch for sure!
11 wonder-la Reasons why you must visit Chandigarh and Amritsar:
- Rock Garden of Chandigarh started as a small activity by Nek Chand in the 1950s and now has hundreds of sculptures made from waste, discarded materials, concrete, rocks, bangles, and broken glass. This is a must-visit if you are in Chandigarh-I will say that’s the prime attraction here!
- Rose Garden, in sector 16 of Chandigarh, is spread over a large area of 30 acres and has around 825 varieties of flowers and 32,500 varieties of trees and plants . An annual rose festival, Rose Festival, is organized in February and March. This is another must-visit place to be!
- Chandigarh also repeats itself on the list of the cleanest cities in India. Interesting to be in a clean place. Right!!!
- Chandigarh can be a starting point to several hill stations like Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala, and Dalhousie, which are only 5-6 hours away.
- The Partition Museum at the Town Hall of Amritsar, a five-minute walk from The Golden Temple, shows the struggle against the torcher inflicted by the British under their rule in Punjab province.
- One place that you shouldn’t miss in Amritsar is the Govindgarh Fort. Try to get in at around 4 pm to witness the evening cultural show, Martial Arts, and the Light and Sound Show.
Location: Chandigarh is 250 km north of Delhi, capital of India, and Amritsar falls 450 km northwest of Delhi and 200 km west of Chandigarh.
Tourist Attraction on the spot:
Chandigarh: Rose Garden, Japanese Garden, Rock Garden, Sukhna Lake, Other Gardens; Amritsar-Jallianwala Bagh, Sri Harmandir Sahib, Golden Temple, Wagah, Other Gurudwaras; Bhakra Dam
Tourist Attraction in Vicinity:
Shimla, Bhakra dam, Tosh, Manali, Kullu, Narakanda, Jammu, Dharamshala, and Khajjiar are some places within the 300-400 km range to visit.
Distance Charts:(From Chandigarh | Amritsar)
- Leh (725 | 865 km)
- Chandigarh:(0 | 230 km)
- Mumbai(1650 | 1750 km)
- Delhi:(250 | 450 km)
- Kargil:(780 via shingola | 650 via Srinagar)
- Padum:(550 | 650 km)-via Shingola
- Keylong:(370 | 470 km)
- Kaza:(480 | 590 km)
- Manali:(300 | 400 km)
- Shimla :(120 | 300 km)
- Jammu :(340 | 220 km)
- Srinagar:(440 | 570 km)
How to Reach Khajjiar, Chamba, Kangra and Bir-Billing:
Road Routes:
Delhi-Panipat-Kurukshetra-Chandigarh-Jalandhar-Amritsar
IMPORTANT NOTE FROM MY EXPERIENCE:
1)Chandigarh and Amritsar-these places are only good in winters -Chandigarh’s weather is also bearable in the month of, say, June, but Amritsar is hot and humid. So it would be best if you covered these places in November, December, January, and February.
2)Chandigarh has some gardens to see along with some supercool malls and lakes-these all can be easily covered by an efficient, cheap public bus here in a single day.
3)Amritsar has mainly three things-Jallianwala Bagh, Golden Temple, and Wagah Border, so these three places are must-visit not just in Amritsar-these places come across as must-visits across India.
4)Wagah Border Ceremony must be confirmed in advance to avoid last-moment disappointment. And this happens at around 4 pm, so be here by 3 pm, and it’s going to be scorching hot and humid, but the ceremony will be an antonym.
5)Don’t miss out on street food at Chandigarh as well as Amritsar; the local cuisines and street food aren’t to be missed
RAIL:Chandigarh and Amritsar both are well-connected by railways to entire India
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AIR:Chandigarh/Amritsar are the nearest airports.
ROAD:Roads aren’t required as much but in case you require the road that takes you from Delhi to Chandigarh will further land you at Amritsar.
Map:
Time to Visit:
September to November;March and April are comfortable months for both these places.
Spend Time With:
Family, Friends, Solo, Couple, Groups
Food and Lodging:
Chamba and Kangra have no hotel shortages, just that, in peak season-rates are on higher side but available . Refer to Goibibo,,easemytrip if you really want an advance booking. For food, you have lots of cheap and best hotels where you can have a good meal. Only towards Brailling, you’ll need snacks with you.
Expense:
For a 2-day trip by state transport for Amritsar and Chandigarh ,expense is:
Food:INR 100/person/day(3 times a day)X2
Transport: INR 800 using public transport at both places together.
Lodging:INR 800/day X2 at Chandigarh and Amritsar(you will get dormitory at 300-500 INR in Chandigarh near bus stop/railways)
Entry Fees includes various places (varies):Entry fees in gardens and Wagah in Chandigarh/Amritsar.(INR 300 approx in total)
Total: 3300 INR(Can go upto to 3000 INR if a dormitory is opted )
Nearby Attractions(Chandigarh | Amritsar)
- Leh (725 | 865 km)
- Chandigarh:(0 | 230 km)
- Keylong:(370 | 470 km)
- Kaza:(480 | 590 km)
- Manali:(300 | 400 km)
- Hanle:(760 | 870 km)
- Tabo:460 | 640 km)
- Delhi:(280 | 480 km)
- Kargil:(780 via shingola | 650 via Srinagar)
- Padum:(550 | 650 km)-via Shingola
- Shimla :(120 | 300 km)
- Jammu :(340 | 220 km)
- Srinagar:(440 | 570 km)
- Nako:(400 | 590 km)
- Chandra taal:(420 | 510 km)
- Dalhousie:(320 | 200 km)
