Chandigarh

Chandigarh, around 300 km from Delhi, is a modern city, one of the first to initiate the concept of town planning in India. Broad avenues divide the city into sectors and the sectors are quartered into zones A to D. The wide tree-lined boulevards and avenues, the Lake and the plush interiors belying the dull exteriors contribute to making Chandigarh a charming place for residents and visitors. 

Chandigarh's vibrancy is reflected in its bustling shopping areas, spilling restaurants and spanking new malls. Many leading restaurants have their outlets in the downtown areas of Chandigarh. Kwality, Ghazal and Mehfil are popular for north Indian cuisine. Sagar Ratna and Moti Mahal restaurants are also quality restaurants that cater to the taste buds of the tourists and residents alike. Some of the bars in Chandigarh are: Score Night Club, Cafe Oz & Bar, Swagath Restaurant & Bar, The Piccadily, Xtronic Club & Lounge Bar, Orchid Lounbge, Whisky 111, Hops n GrainsBrio, Peddlers, Wild West Pub.

The weekend action is clearly on the outskirts of the city, at a huge shopping mall with a multiplex at Mani Majra, and some nightclubs in Panchkula, the twin-city. Some of the sight-seeing places for the tourists are: Rose Garden, Rock Garden, Sukhna Lake, Kalagram - an arts and crafts bazaar. JW Marriot Hotel, Hotel Taj, Aloft Chandigrah, Zirakpur, and Lemon Tree Hotel are top picks in Chandigarh.