I was in Chandigarh city for my studies and its the first planned city of India. The city is a union terrority of India and most clean and with deciplined people living with high standards in all manners and concerns.
Now Chandigarh city is connected with direct Air, Rail route, and by road.
Driving by road from Delhi ( capital of India) to Chandigarh city, mainly during January to March will make any one blossom in high spirit. During this time the view around highway of fields covered with flowers will cheer up anyone.
The most remarked site in Chandigarh is Rock Garden which is built with mostly municipal waste and domestic waste material like ceramic, bangles, utensils, tar drums, waste concreate etc.
Other spots are Rose Garden, and best time is to visit this location is during Jan to March.
Sukna lake is among the biggest man made lake located in Chandigarh.
For Shopping, visit sector 17 in Chandigarh and you will get almost every thing there.
Hotels are neat and clean and proper maintenance will be available. All accomodation wether private or public are neat and clean. Avoid boarding lodges in any case as they may can be annoying and neglect them if you are with family.
All restaurants serve healthy and delicious food. Keep budget above INR 1200 for a family of 4 members for one time meal and you will get the value for money along with excellent memories.
Safety is almost visible at every corner. So no need to worry at all. Police department in Chandigarh are among high rated and maintsins proper law and order. As 90% of local citizens of Chandigarh have relatives working overseas, so foreigners can feel 100% secure. Reason, they all know how to help the foreigners.
Indian tourists are counted as locals by everyone in Chandigarh. They will never let you feel that you came from other place.