Mohali Cricket Stadium

Mohali Cricket Stadium was earlier known as Punjab Cricket Association Stadium. It is one of the largest stadiums in India. This magnificent stadium, built in 1993, is lashed with world-class facilities. There is a big place for practice and around 45 thousand people can sit and enjoy the match. The Mohali cricket stadium is also counted among some of the finest places in the state to trained cricketers.

The first international ODI between India and South Africa was played during the Hero Cup here on 22 November 1993. After this, in December 1994, the first Test match between India and West Indies was played here. Today this stadium is the home ground of IPL team Kings XI Punjab. This stadium located at mohali which is 8.5 km from Chandigarh main city and it takes 15-20 minutes to reach the place.

How to reach Mohali Cricket Stadium

By Air: – The airport is 11 kilometres from the city center. Taxis are available from the airport. Indian Airlines, Jet Airways, Air Deccan, etc. are available from Chandigarh Airport to almost all major cities. The Chandigarh administration has a well-organized tourism information center at the airport.

By train: – Chandigarh is connected to the national capital New Delhi by rail. Chandigarh railway station is at a distance of 17 to 8 km from the center point of the city.

By Road: – The city of Chandigarh / Mohali is well connected by road and buses are available as important transportation. Bus services are available from here to various states like Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Delhi etc.

Nada Sahib Gurudwara Chadigarh / Panchkula

Nada Sahib Gurudwara is a religious place of Panchkula, situated at the foothills of the Shivalik Hills on the banks of the Ghaggar River, 15km away from the city. This Gurudwara is very famous among the Sikhs. According to historians, Guru Gobind Singh stayed here after defeating the Mughals in the Battle of Bhangani in 1688 with his companions. It is said that one of the followers of Guru Gobind Singh, Nadu Sah, had welcomed the victorious warriors at this place and also received the blessings of the Guru. This is the reason why this gurudwara was named after Nada Shah. Thousands of Sikhs come to this place on the full moon day of every month and for them this day is not less than any festival.

Structure of Nada Sahib Gurudwara

The Nada Sahib Gurdwara has changed a lot in the past, now the original Manji Sahib has been converted into a two-storey dome building; it also has a large rectangular meeting hall. Also, there is a very big complex in which there is a living room for the Guru’s langar and pilgrims. Every day religious gatherings and community meals are held in this gurudwara. Also, the full moon that comes in every month is celebrated as a festival. People come to this gurudwara in large numbers from all over India.

Major festival of Nada Sahib Gurudwara

Although all the festivals are accepted in this gurudwara, but the festival of Baisakhi is celebrated with great pomp in Nada Sahib. Here, a large number of people come to visit every festival. This festival is filled with new joy. On the auspicious occasion of Vaisakhi, people from all over India come to pay their foreheads and offer prayers to Waheguru. In this gurudwara people ask for a vow for happiness and prosperity.

Nada Sahib Gurudwara opening and closing hours

Gurdwara of Nada Sahib is open from 4 am to 8 pm. You can visit here anytime in the middle of this time.

How to reach Nada Sahib Gurdwara

Gurdwara Nada Sahib is located in Panchkula district of Haryana state, India. It is 15 km from Panchkula city on the banks of Ghaggar River. This place can be reached from almost any part of the city. You can use the cab or bus service to reach the gurudwara.

Cactus Garden Chandigarh

The Cactus Garden at Panchkula is the largest garden in Asia with a large collection of rare and endangered species of cactus. Cactus related to common development and generation are kept here. Some species of cactus such as Opensia, Ferocactus, Aegves, Colossal Cactus, Acinocereus and Memilaria etc. can be seen in this garden. The National Cactus garden and the Lush Botanical Garden and Research Center are located in Sector-5. Dr. JS Sarkaria was the chief architect of this garden. He donated a large collection of juicy plants and cactus to this garden. The educational department has a collection of Bonsai.

The purpose of this garden is to save and preserve the endangered species which are being well maintained. The genus Carelluma is a hawthorn of Indian origin whose entire collection is available in this garden. More than 2500 varieties of cactus and juicy plants are available here.

Botanists and travelers who have special attachment to cactus come here. Their medicinal properties also attract tourists a lot. The Cactus Show is held every year in the month of March. At this time, tourists come from all over the country. There are nine glass houses in this garden. Plants are also sold here.

Address: – Panchkula Urban Estate, Sector 5, Budanpur, Panchkula, Haryana 134108,

Cactus Garden Timing: 07:00 am – 06:00 pm

ENTRY FEE:  Rs 10 / head (Adults) , Rs 5 / head (Children)

How to Reach Cactus Garden

Cactus Garen is loacted at sector-5 Panchkula and yo can reach over here by taxi or b bus. The nearest airport is the Chandigarh Air force based Airport. The nearest railway station is the Chandigarh Junction Railway Station.

International Dolls Museum Chandigarh

The International Dolls Museum located in Bal Bhawan of Sector 23 is operated by the Indian Council of Child Welfare, Chandigarh. It was founded in 1985 with a focus on children’s entertainment. It has an interesting collection of dolls and puppets. These dolls belong to more than 25 countries including Germany, Spain, Korea, Denmark, Netherlands and Russia. There is a separate section for Indian dolls. The dolls in it are wearing traditional costumes from different states. The dress of these dolls is such that it looks like the story of a legend, which is the biggest feature of this International Doll Museum.

There is also a toy-train for entertainment, from which you can roam different sections of the museum. Although this museum is open seven days, but due to the holiday on Sunday, a large number of children come here. Although there is nothing special here for the elders, still you can roam it if you want.

ADDRESS:Bal Bhawan B, Udyog Path, 23B, Sector 23, Chandigarh 160023

TIMINGS:10 AM to 5 PM

Entry Fee

10 rupees per person for Adults

Free for Children

5 rupees for Camera

How to reach Chandigarh

By Air: – The airport is 11 kilometers from the city center. Taxis are available from the airport. Indian Airlines, Jet Airways, Air Deccan, etc. are available from Chandigarh Airport to almost all major cities. The Chandigarh administration has a well-organized tourism information center at the airport.

By train: – Chandigarh is connected to the national capital New Delhi by rail. Chandigarh railway station is at a distance of 17 to 8 km from the center point of the city.

By Road: – The city of Chandigarh is well connected by road and buses are available as important transportation. Bus services are available from here to various states like Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Delhi etc.

Leisure Valley Chandigarh

One of the most beautiful and attractive tourist location that can be in Chandigarh, the Leisure Valley is an eight-kilometre long linear stretch that covers a large part of Chandigarh. 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 houses over 17,000 species of plants and 1600 varieties of roses.  It’s nice to see the sunrise amidst the trees in the morning. The most excellent time to see the Leisure valley is February to march month as this is best time because in these months is the flourishing period of the flowers. A Leisure Valley premise is also the venue for Chandigarh Carnival. It is a three days long mega event mainly aimed at promoting the budding talent. It is held every year in the month of November, usually hosted in Sector 10.

Best Time to Visit Chandigarh

The best time to visit Chandigarh is between August and November, when the fall is in its prime, and the weather is neither too hot nor too cold. There is an overall pleasant weather that is apt for travelling.

How to reach Chandigarh

By Air: – The airport is 11 kilometers from the city center. Taxis are available from the airport. Indian Airlines, Jet Airways, Air Deccan, etc. are available from Chandigarh Airport to almost all major cities. The Chandigarh administration has a well-organized tourism information center at the airport.

By train: – Chandigarh is connected to the national capital New Delhi by rail. Chandigarh railway station is at a distance of 17 to 8 km from the centre point of the city.

By Road: – The city of Chandigarh is well connected by road and buses are available as important transportation. Bus services are available from here to various states like Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Delhi etc.