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How to Plan for Your Trip From New Delhi to Chandigarh

Chandigarh, the capital of the northern Indian states of Punjab and Haryana (& a Union Territory on its own) is one of the most beautiful cities in India. It’s located at the foothills of Shivaliks and known for its gorgeous landscapes and modern architecture. It’s a wonderful place to visit as there are many historical landmarks, gardens, and food stops that will delight foodies everywhere. Our guide below will help you plan your best trip for New Delhi to Chandigarh and have fun on your way.

Transportation

You can choose between 5 means of transportation that will get you from Delhi to Chandigarh. You can travel by bus, car, taxi, train, and plane. The cheapest mode of transport would be by train that costs about $4 and the whole ride lasts about 4 hours. Unfortunately, you should bear in mind that there’s no direct train line to Chandigarh.

The quickest way to get from Delhi to Chandigarh is by plane, and your complete journey will be about 1 hour, but you should know that you will miss beautiful scenery and interesting stops along the way. Our recommendation is to hire a cab, especially when you’re traveling as a group. It will be a great road trip for everyone, while the journey lasts between 4 and 5 hours.

Things to Do on Your Trip

Now that you chose your mode of transportation it’s probably a good idea to pack things that will make your journey more enjoyable. It’s quite a long ride even with the interesting stops along the way, so below we have listed some tips to help you pass the time and have fun along the way.

Play Games Online While Traveling to Chandigarh

Playing online games is a fun way to help you kill some time on the ride. You can play action games like Streetfighter, or something simpler like car racing. If you like to feel more productive, you can do some brain-training games to improve your memory like puzzles. For anyone that likes playing online casino games, the good news is that you can choose from mobile casino apps that feature casino games like slots, roulette, poker, blackjack and more traditional Indian games like Teen Patti and Andar Bahar There are also multiple varieties and versions to choose from, so you’ll never get bored. For example, you can pick a blackjack game from a list of varieties of blackjack games online.

Stop and Visit Historical Sites

These sites will make your journey interesting and you’ll learn more about important historical places you might have missed otherwise. Our must-visit sites are the Panipat Battlefield Memorial and Museum, Historic pond called Rani Ka Talab Karna, and Karnal Fort.  The first spot is great for history lovers. It is a magnificent memorial and museum of the third battle of Panipat.

It also has amazing scenery and parks. Rani Ka Talab – Lake is a 400-year-old beautiful and historic pond located in the Ambala Cantonment Area. There are two temples located near the pond – Shiv Mandir and Devi Mandir that attract a large number of tourists. Karnala Fort is located within the Karana Bird Sanctuary and it is a hill fort in Raigad district, Maharashtra. It’s a hike worth spending your time as you’ll be surrounded by magnificent nature.

 

Prepare for Chandigarh

This is a good time to make last-minute preparations and make sure you know what places you need to visit in Chandigarh. Explore your tour guide or see TripAdvisor for information about important landmarks, restaurants, and parks you can visit. If you love to learn more about Chandigarh’s history and culture, there are books that you can read beforehand like Chandigarh Revealed: Le Corbusier’s City Today by Shaun Fynn

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PC: Jeevan Singla/Pixabay

Hire a Tour Guide

Some people love to explore cities on their own, and some love to have an insightful tour with a tour guide. You can check out sites like Showmearound.com and discover the city with a local. There are locals that offer private walking tours that are completely free of charge. If you like to experience a professionally guided tour about the city’s architecture, then you can visit sites like Artchitectours that offer architecture focused tours in the city.

Jitaditya Narzary

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