Chandigarh travel guide

Chandigarh Tourism | Chandigarh Guide

You're Going to Love Chandigarh

With a population of 1.06 million, Chandigarh is the largest city in Chandigarh, India by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Chandigarh deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Chandigarh

Chandigarh in May
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chandigarh in May
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Chandigarh in June, when the average temperature is 91.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 104 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 42.8 °F, with an average temperature of 55.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 9.4″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Chandigarh, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Chandigarh

Plane

When flying to Chandigarh, you’ll arrive at Chandigarh (IXC), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Chandigarh from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 21h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Chandigarh is to pick up a car rental from Gurugram, which is about 158 miles from Chandigarh. You’ll find branches of Avis and Europcar, among others, in Gurugram.

Plane

When flying to Chandigarh, you’ll arrive at Chandigarh (IXC), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Chandigarh from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 21h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Chandigarh is to pick up a car rental from Gurugram, which is about 158 miles from Chandigarh. You’ll find branches of Avis and Europcar, among others, in Gurugram.

Airports near Chandigarh

Airlines serving Chandigarh

British Airways
Good (4,615 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,976 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (960 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,217 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (554 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (493 reviews)
Vistara
Good (169 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (340 reviews)
Alliance Air
Good (4 reviews)
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Where to stay in Chandigarh

Average rates range from around $25 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $101 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Chandigarh

Most booked hotels in Chandigarh

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Zirakpur
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1442 reviews)
$57+
Hyatt Regency Chandigarh
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1119 reviews)
$124+
JW Marriott Hotel Chandigarh
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, 996 reviews)
$141+
Taj Chandigarh
5 stars
Good (7.9, 1002 reviews)
$122+
The Lalit Chandigarh
5 stars
Good (7.7, 439 reviews)
$97+
Welcomhotel By Itc Hotels, Bella Vista, Panchkula - Chandigarh
4 stars
Good (7.6, 804 reviews)
$60+

Renting a car in Chandigarh

Renting a car in Chandigarh costs $44 per day, on average, or $88 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $4.73 per gallon in Chandigarh (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.78 and $75.71.

Renting a car in Chandigarh costs $44 per day, on average, or $88 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $4.73 per gallon in Chandigarh (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.78 and $75.71.