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Chandigarh and Amritsar-one a king of planned city,other a historic kingdom

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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!
The Golden Amritsar in afternoon
The Golden Amritsar in afternoon
  • 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!!!
A pose just for my camera-hope he sees this post someday!
A pose just for my camera-hope he sees this post someday!
  • 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.

Wagah Border,Attari
Wagah Border,Attari

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.

On mah way to Golden Temple,Amritsar
On mah way to Golden Temple,Amritsar

Distance Charts:(From Chandigarh | Amritsar)

Rock Garden famous for making use of waste to make such beautiful masterpieces-Credits to Nek Chand
Rock Garden famous for making use of waste to make such beautiful masterpieces-Credits to Nek Chand

How to Reach Khajjiar, Chamba, Kangra and Bir-Billing:

Road Routes:

Delhi-Panipat-Kurukshetra-Chandigarh-Jalandhar-Amritsar

Another view of interiors of Rock Garden,Chandigarh
Another view of interiors of Rock Garden,Chandigarh

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

Rose garden pathways,Chandigarh
Rose garden pathways,Chandigarh

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:

Delhi Chandigarh Amritsar Map
Delhi Chandigarh Amritsar Map

Time to Visit:

September to November;March and April are comfortable months for both these places.

Markets at Night near Sukhna Lake,Chandigarh
Markets at Night near Sukhna Lake,Chandigarh

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:

Entrance of Wagah Border,Amritsar
Entrance of Wagah Border,Amritsar


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)

Jallianwala Bagh,Amritsar
Jallianwala Bagh,Amritsar

Total: 3300 INR(Can go upto to 3000 INR if a dormitory is opted )

Nearby Attractions(Chandigarh | Amritsar)

Rock garden-a beautiful view inside
Rock garden-a beautiful view inside
Sukhna Lake,Chandigarh
Sukhna Lake,Chandigarh
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