Ghaziabad

Ghaziabad at a glance

Ghaziabad is a city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is sometimes referred to as the "Gateway of UP" because it is close to New Delhi, on the main route into Uttar Pradesh. It is a part of the National Capital Region of Delhi. It is a large and planned industrial city, with a population of 2,358,525

Area 133.3 km²
Population 2,358,525
Winter Temperature 2 °C
Summer Temperature 16 °C
Best Time To Visit

October To March

  • By Air

    chandigarh Has An International Airport Which Is Located Just 11km Away From The City Centre. Indian Airlines Connect The City With Other Major Cities Like Mumbai, Delhi, Jammu, And Amritsar.

  • By Rail

    the Rail Network Serves The City Conveniently. Chandigarh Railway Station Is About 8km From The City Centre. Important Trains Like The Shatabdi Express And The Himalayan Queen Service Connect Chandigarh To Other Parts Of The City On A Regular Basis. More Trains...

  • By Road

    the City Boasts Of An Excellent Road-network. It Is Also Conveniently Located Within Motor-able Distance From A Number Of Major Cities Of The North India. National Highways 21 And National Highway 22 Run Through The City Connecting It To The Major Cities And States Of The Country. Near Perfect Road Condition And Breathtaking Views On Either Side Of The Road Offers A Pleasant Drive.

  • Leisure Valley

    Leisure Valley Is The Most Beautiful And Popular Tourist Attraction Destination In Chandigarh. Chandigarh Leisure Valley Is Like A Garland Of Gardens That Beautifies The Entire City. It Begins From Rajendra Park In Sector 1 That Is Basically Used For Long Walks, Yoga And Other Fitness Workout Activities And Stretches Till The Bougainvillea Garden In Sector 3. It Also Covers The Splendid Garden Of Roses In Sector 16. Leisure Valley Takes A Curvaceous Turn, When It Enters Sector 23. It Is In The Leisure Valley In Chandigarh, India That Different Kinds Of Theme Gardens Are Set Up..

  • Rock Garden

    Chandigarh Rock Garden Is An Epitome Of Creativity And Innovation. It Is A Unique Garden That Consists Of Various Art Objects. But The Best Part About The Rock Garden Is That Each Of Its Artwork Has Been Made By Using Industrial & Urban Waste. It Is Located In Sector 1 Between The Capitol Complex And Sukhna Lake. The Credit For Laying Its Foundation Goes To Nek Chand, Who Was The Then Road Inspector In The Engineering Department Of Chandigarh Capital Project. Rock Garden Has Been Established In The Form Of An Open-air Exhibition Hall. The Garden Houses Sculptures Made By Using A Variety Of Different Discarded Waste Materials Like Frames, Mudguards, Forks, Handle Bars, Metal Wires, Play Marbles, Porcelain, Auto Parts, Broken Bangles Etc. Rock Garden In Chandigarh, India Is A Unique Creation And Connoisseurs Come From Different Parts Of The World To See This Amazing Garden.

  • Sukhna Lake

    Sukhna Lake Is A Beautiful Lake That Lies In The Foothills Of Shivalik Range. The Unique Thing About Sukhna Is That It Is A Manmade Lake. It Is A 3 Km Long Lake That Was Created In The Year 1958. It Was Done By Damming The Sukhna Choe, Which Is A Seasonal Stream Flowing Down From The Shivalik Hills. Sukhana Lake Of Chandigarh, India Has Become An Integral Part Of The City People Visit This Place In The Morning To Enjoy The Cool Breeze And The Beauty Of Nature. Chandigarh Sukhna Lake Serves As A Great Picnic Spot And An Apt Place For Pursuing Water Sport Activities Like Boating, Yachting And Water Skiing Etc. The Atmosphere Over Here Is Very Serene And Thus Apt For Meditating. Also, You Can Savor The Melodious Humming Of Birds. People Come Here In The Evening Time To Forget Their Worries And Relax For A While. So, If You Want To Rejuvenate Yourself, Then Sukhna Lake Is The Perfect Destination For You.

  • Open Hand

    Open Hand In Chandigarh, India Is One Of The Most Significant Monuments Of The City. The Credit For Laying Down Its Plan Goes To Le Corbusier. It Is Located In Sector 1 In The Capitol Complex. Chandigarh Open Hand Monument Has Been Designed In The Form Of A Giant Hand Made From Metal Sheets That Rotates Like A Weathercock, Indicating The Direction Of Wind. This Giant Hand Is 14 Metres High And Weighs Around 50 Tonnes. The Significance Of Open Hand Is That It Conveys The Social Message Of Peace And Unity That Is "open To Give & Open To Receive." Open Hand Is The City's Official Emblem.

  • Capitol Complex

    Chandigarh Capitol Complex Houses The Seat Of Government. Initially, It Served As The Seat Only For The Govt Of Punjab, But Now It Has The Headquarters Of Both, The Govt Of Punjab And Haryana. The Credit For The Awesome Designing Of The Capitol Complex Goes To Le Corbusier. Located In Sector 1, Capitol Complex In Chandigarh, India Consists Of Three Main Edifices, Namely, The Secretariat, The Legislative Assembly And The High Court. There Was A Plan To Build A Fourth Building Also, Which Is Going To Be The Raj Bhavan, As In The Governor's Palace Or A Museum Of Knowledge. However, Till Yet, It Has Not Come Into Existence. The Three Buildings Of The Capitol Complex Stand Majestically Representing Themselves As The Temples Of Democracy Of Free India.

  • Shopping

    As Ghaziabad comes under the NCR region, the shopping scene is getting major upliftments every passing day. Shipra MallMahagun MetroGaur CentralShopprix Mall and Opulant Mall are some of the best shopping destinations in Ghaziabad.Shopping in Ghaziabad may be broadly concerned with corporate shopping but it spans a wide range of gift items as well.

  • Ghazal

    A Chandigarh Stalwart And Still Going Strong, Ghazal Has A Dignified Air And A Fine Menu Of Mughlai Classics, Including Chicken And Mutton, Plus Some Continental And Chinese Dishes. The Veg Jalfrezi Is A Fiery Sensation. At The Back Of The Restaurant, A Suited Bartender Guards A Long Line Of Imported Single Malts. Sco 189-91 Sector 17-c +91 172 2704448

  • Punjab Grill

    Warm Tones Of Ivory And Gold Create An Imperial Air At This Stylish Restaurant In Sector 17, The Brainchild Of Food Writer Jiggs Kalra. Chefs Work Wonders With The Tandoor - Perfectly Spiced Duck And Prawns Join More Familiar Meats In The Clay Oven. Co 122-3 Sector 17-c +91 172 4029444