How to Reach |
Chandigarh is a common Capital of Punjab and Haryana, is one of the most modern cities in India. Chandigarh is well linked to all urban centers in the region by road, rail and air. It is well served by an excellent network of roads. National Highway 21 and all the major road arteries link Chandigarh with the rest of India.
By Air |
Reaching Chandigarh by air is the easiest and fastest mode. The
airport is located at a distance of hardly 11 km from the city
center and is easily accessible. It is served by all the major
domestic airlines, like Indian Airlines and Jet Airways, which fly
to major cities of the country, like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, etc.
International travelers may take the flight to Delhi or Amritsar and
then take a connecting flight or travel via road or rail to
Chandigarh. |
By Rail |
An extensive rail network links Chandigarh to different corners of the
country. the railways station is only 8 km from the city centre.
Important trains like Shatabdi Express and the Himalayan Queen run
on a daily basis and link the city with Delhi. Daily trains are also
available from Chandigarh to Lucknow. There are also trains
connecting the city to other parts of the country, like Kolkata,
Chennai, and Mumbai. In some cases, there are no direct trains and
one may have to take interconnecting trains.. |
By Road |
Chandigarh is widely linked to other parts of the country, through a
good road network. NH-21 and 22 forms the main two national highways
of the city. There are the state-owned buses that connect different
places in Punjab and Haryana to Chandigarh. Deluxe, semi-deluxe and
Volvo buses run from Chandigarh to Shimla, Manali, Delhi and
Dehradun. Regular bus service operates from Chandigarh to various
cities in Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Rajasthan as
well.. |