| There are some good weekend spots near the well | | | | garden with pavilions and fountains. One of the three |
| known town of Chandigarh. | | | | palaces has been transformed into a hotel by the |
| The famous Chandi Mandir and Mansa devi temples in | | | | state tourism department. The tariff of the hotel is |
| Panchkula, are just at a distance of 10 kms from | | | | quiet reasonable suiting to the pockets of the |
| Chandigarh. These ancient temples are thronged by | | | | visitors. |
| the pilgrims all the year round. The Mansa Devi | | | | Kurukshetra, the battle field during the war of |
| temple is beautifully constructed and has lush green | | | | Mahabharata is at a distance of 90 kms from |
| surroundings. | | | | Chandigarh. It is believed that the battle between the |
| Morni Hills, which is at a distance of 45 kms from | | | | two clans of Kauravas and Pandavas was fought on |
| Chandigarh is a natural park. This place is major | | | | this land only. |
| attraction among the adventure seekers as here | | | | The Chhatbir Zoological Park situated at a distance of |
| they can go for rock climbing and trekking activities. | | | | 15 kms from Chandigarh is home to large variety of |
| One can also see many wild animals here like langur, | | | | birds, animals and reptiles. Here one can also see a |
| rhesus monkeys, deer, leopards and peacocks. There | | | | lion safari and the well known Bengal tigers. |
| are some hotels and also Forest Department rest | | | | The Bhakra Nangal Dam, on Sutlej River which is one |
| house for the traveler’s where one can dwell | | | | of highest dams in the world is just 116 kms away |
| and enjoy the visit. | | | | from Chandigarh. It is the main powerhouse which |
| Pinjore, the Mughal style Yadavindra Gardens is at a | | | | supplies power to the northern power grid. |
| distance of 20 kms from Chandigarh. This place is | | | | There are many Sikh shrines and other pilgrim places |
| linked to the Mahabharata and it is believed to be one | | | | situated in and near the beautiful city of Chandigarh. |
| of the spots where the Pandava rested when they | | | | Anandpur Sahib being the most important among |
| were in exile. Pinjore has 3 palaces which are built in | | | | them. Anandpur Sahib is important as it is one of the |
| Rajasthani and Mughal styles. There is a beautiful | | | | 5 seats of religious Takhats of Sikh community. |