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.

Bangalore, the Silicon Valley of India

Bangalore, now Bengaluru, is the IT capital of India. India's third largest city and fifth largest metropolitan area, Bangalore is the capital of the Indian State of Karnataka. The city was part of and under the administrative control of the erstwhile Maharaja of Mysore until it was annexed to the Indian Union following  India's independence in 1947. The city was renamed Bengaluru in 2006.

With an established presence of large IT companies in Bangalore, the high-city is the playground of many global majors. Bangalore has a salubrious climate, extensive green cover and an easygoing lifestyle. Otherwise, Bangalore has a zest that is infectious with vitality and vibrancy. A pub culture is integral to the city and young software professionals elbow for space in the numerous pubs and eating places in the evenings. 

Colonial era buildings are mirrored in the chrome and glass high-rises that dot the city. Bangalore's runaway success is evident in the ever-growing cluster of chrome and steel office complexes, swanky malls and shopping arcades. Thus, it is not only a great place to do business but also to shop. In keeping with the growth of commerce and industry as well as the international tourist traffic, the city has a number of luxury hotels and resorts. The IT city enjoys prominence as one of the most frequented destinations with a high rate of hotel occupancy. Bangalore is also a prominent national and international convention center. Corporate and leisure travel add up to this to make hotel accommodation in Bangalore go at a premium. Some of the luxury hotels in Bangalore are: The Oberoi, The Leela Palace, The Sheraton, The Park, Taj Residency, Taj West End, Le Meridien, Lalit Ashok.