Chandigarh forms a pit stop for travelers looking to go further north to Shimla, Manali, Leh or Jammu/Srinagar. Its convenient location and clear surroundings makes, it is a perfect location for a pit stop Moreover it’s a great place to experience our Travel Host Program.
However if you are just looking for a day’s escape from Chandigarh there are a few things to do.
Pinjore The ‘Yadavindra Gardens’ or more popularly known as "Pinjore Garden" is situated about 20 Kms outside Chandigarh. The gardens were designed by Fidai Khan, who was a Mughal ruler Aurangzeb's foster brother. Fidai Khan had also designed the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore, Pakistan. as a palace used by the emperor during summer for a holiday. The building has Mughal and Rajasthani influence. Not very far is “ Timber Trail Resort” that also has a cable car that takes you upto an adjacent hill on the Shivalik range.
Kasauli An hour and a half drive from Chandigarh, past Pinjore, takes you to the favorite ‘hill station’ of Chandigarh, ‘Kasauli’. Its cooler serene environment is the inviting factor for most Chandigarhians during summer. The drive up to the place is pleasant with the availability of some good roadside Dhabas and beer.
