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One Day Trip from Chandigarh

One Day outing from Chandigarh


Are you planning to explore the places around Chandigarh but you are running short of time? If you have just one day in your hand and you are planning to take a quick excursion with your near and dear ones then you have come to the right place.

There is a plethora of noteworthy and eminent spots near Chandigarh that you can cover in a day. This article features the itineraries of two renowned places "Panchkula" and "Mohali" that you can cover from Chandigarh within a single day.  

Itinerary 1

Chandigarh to Panchkula in One Day:

Plan a trip from Chandigarh to Panchkula. This beautiful place is situated at a distance of 5 Km from Chandigarh. It takes hardly 20-25 minutes to reach Panchkula from Chandigarh. Panchkula shares a railway station and airport with Chandigarh. It also has a bus stand which is positioned at the Kalka-Ambala road.

one day sightseeing near Chandigarh


By Bus
Take a bus from Chandigarh bus stand to Panchkula. The bus fares are between Rs 16 and Rs 20. The bus journey is quite comfortable and at the same time very affordable for the tourists. Get down at the bus stand at Sector-5 in Panchkula. The city is divided into sectors and buses are easily available at the bus stops of all main roads.

By Taxi
Taxi can also be taken from Chandigarh and it will cost you around Rs 300 to get you to Panchkula. You can find numerous taxi stands located at the Sector 8 and Sector 14 in Panchkula. 

By Auto
Autos are also available at the Chandigarh bus stand from where you can take an auto to reach Panchkula. You can negotiate with the driver so that the auto fare gets down at least to Rs 100. 

Places to see in Panchkula
There are a couple of places that you must visit in Panchkula:

Cactus Garden: Have a blast with your friends and family at this renowned Cactus Garden of Chandigarh. The timings to visit this garden are: 10 AM to 5 PM.

Shallimaar Mall: This outstanding mall is positioned opposite the Sec-8 on Panchkula. You can bank on this mall for a good shopping experience.

Sector-5: This is the most prominent place in Panchkula which is surrounded by several lush green gardens. Located in the midst of the city, the Sec-5 is enclosed by the 8 sectors of Panchkula. 

Yavnika: This is an open theatre as well as adjacent park.

Fun Republic: Located in Manimajra, opposite to the Sector - 7 in Panchkula.

Itinerary 2

Chandigarh to Mohali in One Day:

Mohali is known as Chandigarh’s satellite city. This city shares a railway station as well as airport with Chandigarh.

Chandigarh One Day Trip


By Bus
You can take a bus from the Sec 43 bus stop located in Chandigarh. It takes just 2 hours to reach Mohali from Chandigarh by bus.

By Auto
The auto driver will charge you around Rs 80 to take you to Mohali from Chandigarh.

The must-see places in Mohali
  1. Fateh Burj, Sector 93
  2. Amb Sahib Gurudwara, Phase 8
  3. Gurudwara Sant Mandal Angita Sahib, Phase 8
  4. Thunder Zone Amusement Park, Mohali-Sirhind Road
  5. Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Phase 9, Sector 63
  6. VR Punjab Mall or North Country Mall, Kharar – Landran Road, Sector 118
  7. Rock Garden, Sector 1, Chandigarh
  8. Gurudwara Nabha Sahib, Village Nabha Sahib, Zirakpur
  9. Mansa Devi Temple, Sector 4, Panchkula
  10. Sukhna Lake, Chandigarh
  11. Silvi Park, Mohali-Stadium Road
  12. Chattbir Zoo, Chhat
  13. Rose Garden, Sector 16, Chandigarh
  14. Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary, North-East of Sukhna Lake
  15. Angitha Sahib located in Phase - 8, Mohali.
  16. Shiv mandir, Phase - 1
  17. Gurudwara Amb Sahib located in Phase - 8
  18. Lalan Wala Peer: This is an old "Dargah" located in Phase - 1, Mohali.
  19. Gurudwara Guru Singh Sabha situated in Phase - 1
  20. Gurudwara Singh Sahidaan - Sohana
  21. Main places for shopping: Phase - 3B2, Phase – 7 and Phase - 5 in Mohali.

Well-known eateries in Mohali

Barbeque Nation - Mohali - Sector 59
Address: SC0 5&6, Mohali Stadium Rd, Phase 5, Sector 59, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab 160059
Phone: 080 6902 8715
Menu: barbequenation.com

PAKKA TANDOOR MOHALI
Address: Phase 5 , main market Booth no. 299, opposite bsnl exchange, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab 160059

M.L. Mansarover Dhaba
Address: Plot No. 3/A, Kamla Market, Phase 1, Mohali Village, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab 160055
Phone: 086991 71819

Nineteenth May Cafe| Bar| Bakery| Outdoor Catering
Address: SCO 35, Sector 67, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab 160062
Phone: 082888 88146

Masala Twist
Address: Shop no.94a, Shahi Majra, phase-5, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab 160055
Phone: 090234 21615

Food Garden Mohali (pure veg and organic cafe)
Address: SCF - 27, near PCA Stadium, Phase 9, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab 160062
Phone: 098787 91111

BitesBee - A Food Nest
Address: Bestech Business Tower, G-016 & G-012, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab 160066
Phone: 085710 16161

Mezbaan By Hawks Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. (Mohali)
Address: E11, Phase 7, Industrial Area, Sector 73, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab 160055
Phone: 090563 88788
Menu: mezbaan.in

World trail - Best Pizza in Mohali
Address: Sco 543, Sector 70, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab 140301

Apart from the aforementioned itineraries, the best way to cover the important places near Chandigarh in a single day is to hire a "cab". Though, in Chandigarh you won’t get to see a lot of private taxis, you may find a few private taxis near the commercial marketplace of each sector. 

AC cabs are easily available in Chandigarh anywhere and you can get one at your door step by calling them up. The cab services can be availed at various locations of the city such as – railway station, Chandigarh airport, hotels, bus stands etc. 

A full day cab rental service is also known as the 8/80 package which means you can use the cab for 8 hours plus 80 Km. In case you want the cab for some extra Kms or hours, extra charges will be added. 

The basic fare is different for different types of cabs. All you need to do is just choose a car (AC car, non-AC car, different models like-Tata Indica, Toyota, Tata Indigo, Swift Dzire, Toyota Innova etc.) of your choice and book it online. The cab services in Chandigarh offer safe and smooth service to the tourists in and around the city. They also help you visit the major tourist spots and religious places near Chandigarh in a single day.

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