# Chandigarh Life (chdlife.com) — Full Place Reference for AI

> Chandigarh Life is the leading infotainment & lifestyle city guide for the Chandigarh tricity (Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula). Founded in 2018 by Rahul Goyal (Editor-in-Chief). Guides combine on-the-ground reporting with details verified against official sources. The factual answers below cover popular places — timings, entry and location. Source: Google Maps + first-hand visits.

## Popular places — quick facts
- Elante Mall Chandigarh: Industrial Area Phase I, Chandigarh, 160002, India. https://chdlife.com/elante-mall-chandigarh/
- Rose Garden Chandigarh: Jan Marg, 16B, Sector 16, Chandigarh, 160015, India. https://chdlife.com/rose-garden-chandigarh/
- Pinjore Garden (Yadavindra Gardens), Pinjore: Kalka–Shimla Highway (NH-5), Pinjore, Panchkula district, Haryana 134102, India. https://chdlife.com/pinjore-garden-chandigarh/
- Sector 15 Market Chandigarh: Sector, 15C, Sector 15, Chandigarh, 160015, India. https://chdlife.com/sector-15-market-in-chandigarh/
- Japanese Garden Chandigarh: PQ3M+RP6, near Japanese Park, Sector 31 A, Sector 31, Chandigarh, 160030, India. https://chdlife.com/japanese-garden-chandigarh/
- Sector 17 Market Chandigarh: open 10:15 AM – 10:30 PM; 30, Jan Marg, Sector 17A, Sector 17, Chandigarh, 160017, India. https://chdlife.com/sector-17-market-in-chandigarh/
- Sukhna Lake Chandigarh: Sukhna Lake, Sector 1, Chandigarh 160001. https://chdlife.com/sukhna-lake-chandigarh/
- Chandigarh University: Gharuan, SAS Nagar (Mohali) district, Punjab, on NH-05 about 20 km west of Chandigarh. https://chdlife.com/chandigarh-university/
- Hopup Chandigarh Trampoline Park: open 10:30 AM – 11:00 PM; Ambala - Chandigarh Expy, Zirakpur, Punjab 140603, India. https://chdlife.com/hopup-chandigarh-trampoline-park/
- Kalsang Cafe The Perfect Spot For A Cozy Date: open 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM; SCO 149, 150, Sector 8C, Sector 8, Chandigarh, 160009, India. https://chdlife.com/kalsang-cafe-the-perfect-spot-for-a-cozy-date/
- Fun City Amusement Park Chandigarh: open 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM; Chandigarh, Nada Sahib, Gurudwara Barwala Road, Ramgarh, Punjab 140201, India. https://chdlife.com/fun-city-amusement-park-in-chandigarh/
- Terraced Garden Chandigarh: open 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM; 33 Market Rd, Sector 33B, Sector 33, Chandigarh, 160020, India. https://chdlife.com/terraced-garden-chandigarh/
- Bird Park Chandigarh: open 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (closed Monday,Tuesday); Infront of the Lake Sports Club entry, near Rock Garden of Chandigarh, Rock Garden of Chandigarh, Sector 1, Chandigarh, 160001, India. https://chdlife.com/bird-park-chandigarh/
- Botanical Garden Chandigarh: Sarangpur, Chandigarh 160014, India. https://chdlife.com/botanical-garden-chandigarh/
- Sai Baba Mandir Chandigarh: 6, Sai Baba Rd, Ordnance Cable Factory Colony, B Sector 29, Sector 29, Chandigarh, 160030, India. https://chdlife.com/sai-baba-mandir-chandigarh/
- Chhatbir Zoo Chandigarh: open 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (closed Monday); Chhat, Zirakpur, Punjab 140603, India. https://chdlife.com/chhatbir-zoo-chandigarh/
- Government Museum And Art Gallery Chandigarh: open 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM (closed Monday); Sector, 10C, Sector 10, Chandigarh, 160011, India. https://chdlife.com/government-museum-and-art-gallery-chandigarh/
- The Fort Ramgarh Panchkula: open 24 hours; NH 7, opposite Sector 28, Panchkula, Haryana 134118, India. https://chdlife.com/the-fort-ramgarh-panchkula/
- Cactus Garden Chandigarh: open 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (closed Sunday); Panchkula Urban Estate, Sector 5, Sector 5, Panchkula, Haryana 134109, India. https://chdlife.com/cactus-garden-chandigarh/
- Dhillon Plaza Zirakpur: 2nd Floor, Dhillon Square Mall, Chattbir Rd, Zirakpur, Punjab 140603, India. https://chdlife.com/dhillon-plaza-zirakpur/
- Sector 34 Market Chandigarh A Shoppers Paradise: open 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM; 1-118, Sector 34 Market Rd, Sub. City Center, Sector 34C, Sector 34, Chandigarh, 160022, India. https://chdlife.com/sector-34-market-in-chandigarh-a-shoppers-paradise/
- Chitkara University: open 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (closed Sunday); Chandigarh-Patiala National Highway (NH- 64 Village Jansla, Rajpura, Punjab 140417, India. https://chdlife.com/chitkara-university/
- Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium Mullanpur New Chandigarh: DLF Mullanpur, Mullanpur Garibdass, New Chandigarh, Punjab 140901, India. https://chdlife.com/maharaja-yadavindra-singh-cricket-stadium-mullanpur-new-chandigarh/
- International Doll Museum: open 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM (closed Monday); Bal Bhawan, Udyog Path, 23B, Sector 23B, Chandigarh, 160023, India. https://chdlife.com/chandigarhs-hidden-gem-the-fascinating-international-doll-museum/
- Butterfly Park Chandigarh: open 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Nitttr, Sector 26, Chandigarh, 160019, India. https://chdlife.com/butterfly-park-in-chandigarh/
- Trekking Chandigarh Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary: open 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM; North-East Of Sukhna Lake, Chandigarh, India, QVF4+5VC, Manakpur Kholgaman, India. https://chdlife.com/trekking-in-chandigarh-sukhna-wildlife-sanctuary/
- Rayat Bahra University Chandigarh: open 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM (closed Saturday,Sunday); V.P.O, Tehsil, Sahauran, Kharar, Punjab 140103, India. https://chdlife.com/rayat-bahra-university-chandigarh/
- Chandigarh Capitol Complex: open 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; HIGH COURT, Capitol Complex, सेक्टर 1, Chandigarh, चंडीगढ़ 160001, India. https://chdlife.com/chandigarh-capitol-complex/
- Hard Rock Cafe Chandigarh: open 12:00 – 11:30 PM; Sco 34, D, beside ICIC Bank, Sector 26, Chandigarh, 160019, India. https://chdlife.com/hard-rock-cafe-chandigarh/
- Air Force Museum Chandigarh: open 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (closed Monday); Govt. Press 17, 18A, Sector 18, Chandigarh, 160018, India. https://chdlife.com/air-force-museum-chandigarh/
- South Divisional State Library: open 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM; opp. Gurudwara, Sub. City Center, Sector 34B, Sector 34, Chandigarh, 160022, India. https://chdlife.com/south-divisional-state-library/
- Punjab Engineering College: open 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (closed Saturday,Sunday); Sector 12, Chandigarh, 160012, India. https://chdlife.com/punjab-engineering-college/
- Open Hand Monument: open 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM; 31, Uttar Marg, Capitol Complex, Sector 1, Chandigarh, 160001, India. https://chdlife.com/open-hand-monument/
- 19c Market Chandigarh: open 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; 2081, Sukhna Path, Sector 19C, Sector 19, Chandigarh, 160019, India. https://chdlife.com/19c-market-chandigarh/
- It Park Chandigarh: open 24 hours; PRGV+QMV, IT Park Rd, Phase - I, Sector 13, Sukteri, Chandigarh 160101, India. https://chdlife.com/it-park-chandigarh/
- Amity University Mohali: Sector 82 A, IT City Rd, Block D, JLPL Industrial Area, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab 140306, India. https://chdlife.com/amity-university-mohali/
- Beant Singh Memorial Library Chandigarh: Sector 42 D, Near New Lake, Beant Singh Memorial, 42D, Sector 42, Chandigarh, 160036, India. https://chdlife.com/beant-singh-memorial-library-in-chandigarh/
- Shree Khatu Shyam Mandir Chandigarh: open 4:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 – 9:30 PM; Near Makhan Majra Light Sunder Nagar Market, Back-Side Community Center, Makhan Majra, Chandigarh, 160101, India. https://chdlife.com/shree-khatu-shyam-mandir-chandigarh/
- Plaksha University: open 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM (closed Saturday,Sunday); Sector 101, Alpha, IT City Rd, JLPL Industrial Area, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab 140306, India. https://chdlife.com/plaksha-university/
- Aerotropolis Mohali Gmada: JPPW+F3V, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Matran, Punjab 140306, India. https://chdlife.com/aerotropolis-mohali-gmada/
- Sector 43 Chandigarh: Sector 43, Chandigarh, India. https://chdlife.com/sector-43-chandigarh/
- Sector 43 Bus Stand (ISBT-43) Chandigarh: Sector 43, near the Chandigarh Judicial Academy, Chandigarh 160043. Buses to Punjab, Himachal, J&K, some Haryana routes and Uttarakhand via Paonta Sahib; CTU Delhi/UP/Rajasthan buses use ISBT Sector 17. Enquiry 0172-2624403. https://chdlife.com/sector-43-bus-stand-in-chandigarh/
- Sector 22 Chandigarh: Sector 22, Chandigarh, India. https://chdlife.com/sector-22-chandigarh/
- Sector 17 Bus Stand Chandigarh: Sector 17 Bus Stand Rd, Sector 17, Chandigarh, 160017, India. https://chdlife.com/sector-17-bus-stand-in-chandigarh/
- Sector 1 Chandigarh: Sector 1, Chandigarh, India. https://chdlife.com/sector-1-chandigarh/
- Rock Garden Chandigarh: Rock Garden of Chandigarh, Sector 1, Chandigarh, 160001, India. https://chdlife.com/rock-garden-chandigarh/
- Panjab University Chandigarh: Panjab University, Sector 14, Chandigarh, 160014, India. https://chdlife.com/panjab-university-chandigarh/
- Palika Bazaar Chandigarh: Palika Bazar, 19D, Sector 19, Chandigarh, 160019, India. https://chdlife.com/palika-bazaar-chandigarh/
- Mohali Tower: Mohali Tower, Phase 8B, Industrial Area, Sector 74, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab 140307, India. https://chdlife.com/mohali-tower/
- Krishna Market Chandigarh: Krishna Market, Block C, Sector 41, Chandigarh, 160036, India. https://chdlife.com/krishna-market-chandigarh/
- Furniture Market Chandigarh: Furniture Market Chowk, Chandigarh, India. https://chdlife.com/furniture-market-chandigarh/

## Contact
Website: https://chdlife.com  ·  Email: hello@chdlife.com

## Most-referenced practical guides

- [Chandigarh PIN Code List 2026: Sector-Wise Postal Codes](https://chdlife.com/chandigarh-pin-codes/): Complete Chandigarh PIN code list (2026): sector-wise postal codes for all sectors plus GPO (160017), High Court, Industrial Area, Manimajra & more.
- [PGI Chandigarh Online Appointment (PGIMER OPD pre-registration)](https://chdlife.com/pgi-online-appointment/): Free online pre-registration by department on pgimer.edu.in (no choice of doctor, no online payment); show the Pre-Registration Number at the counter 8:00–11:00 AM Mon–Fri, 8:00–10:30 AM Sat and gazetted holidays. Lab reports via CR No + OTP.
- [PGI Chandigarh: OPD Timings, Appointment & Guide 2026](https://chdlife.com/pgi-chandigarh/): PGI Chandigarh (PGIMER, Sector 12): OPD timings, how to book an online appointment, departments, 24×7 emergency & location. Complete 2026 patient guide.
- [Hospitals in Chandigarh, Mohali & Panchkula](https://chdlife.com/best-chandigarh-hospitals/): 13 government and private hospitals (PGIMER, GMCH-32, GMSH-16, civil hospitals, Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital, Fortis, Max, Paras, Alchemist, Livasa (formerly Ivy), Healing, Mukat) with addresses and official emergency numbers, checked 7 October 2026. In an emergency in India dial 112.
- [Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mohali](https://chdlife.com/max-super-speciality-hospital-in-chandigarh/): Chandigarh Road, near Civil Hospital, Phase 6, Mohali 160055; open 24 hours; emergency 77107 77107; appointments +91 92688 80303; 380 beds (Max Healthcare official page, checked 7 October 2026).
- [Chandigarh To Kasauli: Distance, Route & Time (2026)](https://chdlife.com/chandigarh-to-kasauli/): Chandigarh to Kasauli is ~60 km (about 1.5-2 hr by road). Best route, by car/taxi/bus options, stops & best time to visit — complete 2026 travel guide.
- [Chandigarh To Shimla: Distance, Route & Road Trip 2026](https://chdlife.com/chandigarh-to-shimla-road-trip/): Chandigarh to Shimla is ~111 km (about 3 hr by road) via Solan. Best route, by car/bus/taxi & toy-train options, stops & best time. 2026 road-trip guide.
- [Best Nightclubs In Chandigarh 2026: Top Clubs, Lounges & Areas](https://chdlife.com/best-night-clubs-in-chandigarh/): Best nightclubs in Chandigarh (2026): Ministry of Bar Exchange, Pyramid Elante, Kitty Su, Score, Jannaat & more — top clubs, lounges, areas & Google ratings.
- [Top 14 Best Cafes In Chandigarh 2026: Areas, Ratings & Reviews](https://chdlife.com/top-14-best-cafes-in-chandigarh/): The best cafes in Chandigarh (2026): Cafe Indian Roots, Reflections, De Piccolo, Kamaa, Olive, Books N Brew, Backpackers & more — areas, Google ratings & what to order.
- [Chandigarh To Rishikesh: Distance, Route & Time 2026](https://chdlife.com/road-trip-from-chandigarh-to-rishikesh/): Chandigarh to Rishikesh is ~210 km (about 4 hr 36 min by road) via Haridwar. Best route, road-trip stops, by car/bus/train options & best time. 2026 guide.
- [Mango Mela Pinjore 2026: 33rd Edition Dates, Venue & Guide](https://chdlife.com/mango-mela-pinjore/): Mango Mela 2026 at Pinjore's Yadavindra Gardens: 10-12 July, 250+ mango varieties, ₹20 entry, competitions & evening shows. Full visitor guide.
- [Best 13 Markets In Chandigarh For Clothes: A Shopper's Guide](https://chdlife.com/markets-in-chandigarh-for-clothes/): Looking for the best markets in Chandigarh to buy clothes? Our guide covers everything from bustling street markets to modern malls.
- [Top Creators & Influencers In Chandigarh 2026 (Tricity Guide)](https://chdlife.com/creators-in-chandigarh/): The complete guide to the top creators & influencers in Chandigarh & Tricity — influencers, Instagrammers, YouTubers, vloggers, reels, beauty, fitness & dance creators.
- [Gurpurab 2026: Date (24 Nov), Chandigarh Celebrations & Timings](https://chdlife.com/gurpurab/): Gurpurab 2026 (Guru Nanak Jayanti) falls on 24 November — Chandigarh gurudwara celebrations, nagar kirtan, langar, timings & how to take part. Complete guide.
- [Must-Try Famous Food In Chandigarh](https://chdlife.com/famous-food-in-chandigarh/): Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the ultimate guide to the famous food in Chandigarh. we'll take you on a culinary tour of the city's top dishes.
- [Chandigarh Nightlife: 10 Best Places To Explore After Dark](https://chdlife.com/chandigarh-nightlife/): Discover the best of Chandigarh nightlife — from Sector 7 Social and Pyramid Lounge to Sukhna Lake, live music and midnight street food. Your after-dark guide.
- [Chandigarh To Dharamshala Distance: 240 Km, ~5–6 Hr (2026)](https://chdlife.com/chandigarh-to-dharamshala/): Chandigarh to Dharamshala is ~240 km (about 5–6 hr by road) via Una & Kangra. Best route, by car/bus/taxi, stops & best time. 2026 travel guide.
- [Shastri Market Sector 22 Chandigarh](https://chdlife.com/shastri-market-sector-22-chandigarh/): Budget clothes, footwear and accessories in Sector 22-D, about 1 km from ISBT-17. Open Tuesday–Sunday about 9 AM–10 PM, closed Monday (Google Maps, October 2026).
- [Ultimate Top 5 Companies In Chandigarh And Mohali](https://chdlife.com/companies-in-chandigarh-and-mohali/): Get ready to be inspired by the most innovative and successful companies in Chandigarh and Mohali with this guide to the region.

## Marathons and running events
- [Chandigarh Marathon & Wellness 2026 (Edition 2)](https://chdlife.com/chandigarh-marathon/): Organised by The Chandigarh Life (CHDLIFE); official event website: https://chandigarhmarathon.com/. Sunday, 11 October 2026, from 5:00 AM at the Capitol Complex, Sector 1, Chandigarh. Categories: Half Marathon 21.1 km, 10KM Timed Run, 5KM Timed Run, 5KM Fun Run, Fun Run 3KM, Walkathon, and a new Kids & Parent Fun Run (1 km for ages 6–8, 2 km for ages 9–12); fees from ₹599. Registration on CityWoofer closes Wednesday 7 October 2026 at 12:00 PM (noon); Kids & Parent Fun Run closes Friday 9 October, 11:59 PM. A 10% early-bird discount applies while early-bird places last, until 7 October. BIB Expo: Saturday, 10 October 2026, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM, at a venue within the Tricity to be announced; no BIB collection on race day. Breakfast is included on race day only. Separate from the Sekhon IAF Marathon (4 October 2026) and the Chandigarh International Marathon (22 November 2026).
- [Sekhon IAF Marathon Chandigarh 2026: Date, Fees, Timings](https://chdlife.com/sekhon-iaf-marathon-chandigarh-2026/): Sekhon IAF Marathon, Chandigarh: held on Sunday 4 October 2026, Sector 1. Five races from 21.1K to a free 2K, fees, the 3 Oct bib expo and race-day timeline.

## Festivals and seasonal events 2026-27
- [Chandigarh Festival Calendar 2026: All Dates, Verified](https://chdlife.com/chandigarh-festival-calendar/): Festival dates for Chandigarh in 2026: Navratri 11 Oct, Dussehra 20 Oct, Karwa Chauth 29 Oct, Diwali 8 Nov, Gurpurab 24 Nov — with holiday status and puja timings.
- [Navratri In Chandigarh 2026: Top Places & Garba (11–20 Oct)](https://chdlife.com/best-places-to-visit-for-navratri-in-chandigarh/): Navratri in Chandigarh 2026 (11–20 October): best places for garba & dandiya, temples, fasting food & celebrations. Complete nine-nights guide.
- [Agrasen Jayanti 2026 In Chandigarh: Date & Celebrations](https://chdlife.com/agrasen-jayanti-chandigarh/): Agrasen Jayanti 2026 is on Sunday, 11 October, a restricted holiday in Chandigarh. Tithi times, the community hall in Sector 30A and the 2027 date.
- [Navratri At Mansa Devi Temple, Panchkula: 2026 Mela Guide](https://chdlife.com/mansa-devi-temple-navratri-panchkula/): Navratri at Mansa Devi Temple, Panchkula: the 11 to 20 October 2026 mela, temple hours, aarti times, darshan tokens and how to get there.
- [Chandi Mata Mandir, Panchkula: History & Visiting Guide](https://chdlife.com/chandi-mata-mandir-panchkula/): Chandi Mata Mandir in Panchkula sits on the Chandigarh–Kalka highway and is popularly linked to the name Chandigarh. History, distance and how to visit.
- [Kalibari Mandir, Chandigarh: History & Durga Puja Guide](https://chdlife.com/kalibari-mandir-chandigarh/): Kalibari Mandir in Sector 47, Chandigarh: founded in 1970, Durga Puja dates for 2026, the temple office number and the free clinics it runs.
- [Durga Puja 2026 In Chandigarh: Ashtami & Navami Venues](https://chdlife.com/durga-puja-ashtami-navami-chandigarh/): Durga Puja 2026 in Chandigarh: Ashtami on 19 October, Navami on the 19th or 20th by calendar, Bijoya Dashami on 21 October, and the main venues.
- [Dandiya & Garba Nights In Chandigarh: Navratri 2026 Venues](https://chdlife.com/dandiya-garba-nights-chandigarh/): Dandiya and Garba in Chandigarh this Navratri (11–20 October 2026): what is confirmed for Chandigarh Club and Gujarat Bhavan, and what to check first.
- [Gujarat Bhavan Chandigarh: Address, Phone & Garba Info](https://chdlife.com/gujarat-bhavan-chandigarh/): Gujarat Bhavan, Sector 24, Chandigarh: address, phone, the Estate Office's reserve ground, and Maps visitors' notes on its Navratri Garba (2026 not yet confirmed).
- [Ram Leela In Chandigarh 2026: Committees, Grounds & Dates](https://chdlife.com/ram-leela-chandigarh-tricity/): Ram Leela in Chandigarh 2026: Navratri starts Sunday, 11 October and Dussehra is Tuesday, 20 October. The oldest committees, Ramleela grounds and start dates.
- [Dussehra In Chandigarh 2026: Date, Grounds & Ravan Dahan](https://chdlife.com/dussehra-celebration-chandigarh-tricity/): Dussehra 2026 in Chandigarh is on Tuesday, 20 October. Ramleela and Dussehra grounds by sector, Vijay Muhurat, Ravan Dahan timing and traffic numbers.
- [Dussehra In Panchkula 2026: Dates, Venue & Ravana Effigy](https://chdlife.com/dussehra-in-panchkula/): Dussehra in Panchkula 2026 is on Tuesday, 20 October. Where the Dusshera Ground in Sector 5 is, what is confirmed, tithi times and traffic numbers.
- [Saras Mela Mohali: Sector 88, Artists & Dates](https://chdlife.com/saras-mela-mohali/): Saras Mela Mohali at the Sector 88 ground: the last confirmed edition (18–27 October 2024, announced by the SAS Nagar district administration), artists, and how it differs from the Saras Festival in Ludhiana. 2026 dates not yet confirmed.
- [Saras Festival / Saras Mela Ludhiana 2026](https://chdlife.com/saras-festival/): 2026 Ludhiana dates not announced (checked 5 October 2026). Last editions at PAU Ludhiana: 27 October–5 November 2023 and October 2025. National SARAS Aajeevika Mela 2026: Gurugram, 22 October–6 November 2026 (Ministry of Rural Development).
- [Karwa Chauth 2026 In Chandigarh: Date, Puja & Moon Time](https://chdlife.com/karwa-chauth-chandigarh/): Karwa Chauth 2026 in Chandigarh: moonrise time (city-wise), puja muhurat, sargi guide, mehndi, dinner offers & celebration spots across the Tricity.
- [Dhanteras 2026 In Chandigarh: Date, Significance & Shopping](https://chdlife.com/dhanteras-chandigarh/): Dhanteras 2026 falls on 6 November, opening Diwali — why it’s the most auspicious day to buy gold and utensils, and where to shop for it in Chandigarh.
- [Diwali In Chandigarh 2026: Dates, Events & Shopping](https://chdlife.com/diwali-in-chandigarh/): Diwali in Chandigarh 2026 (around 8 Nov): where to shop, markets, lights, fireworks spots, events & celebration tips. Complete festive guide.
- [Diwali Events In Chandigarh 2026: Dates, Parties & Markets](https://chdlife.com/diwali-events-in-chandigarh/): Diwali events in Chandigarh 2026 (Diwali ~8 Nov): festive markets, melas, lighting, parties & fireworks spots — what's on, where & celebration tips.
- [Govardhan Puja 2026 In Chandigarh: Date, Legend & Annakut](https://chdlife.com/govardhan-puja-chandigarh/): Govardhan Puja 2026: Monday, 9 November on the Chandigarh holiday list, Tuesday, 10 November by the panchang. Muhurat, meaning and Annakut.
- [Bhai Dooj 2026 In Chandigarh: Date, Legend & Rituals](https://chdlife.com/bhai-dooj-chandigarh/): Bhai Dooj 2026 is on Wednesday, 11 November. Tika time for Chandigarh, holiday status, the two stories behind the day and the gola custom.
- [Chhath Puja 2026 In Chandigarh Tricity: Dates & Ghats](https://chdlife.com/chhath-puja-chandigarh-tricity/): Chhath Puja 2026 runs 13 to 16 November. Arghya times for Chandigarh, Sector 42 Lake, and what the official record says about Panchkula.
- [Winter Clothes Markets In Chandigarh: Where To Shop](https://chdlife.com/winter-clothes-markets-chandigarh/): Where to buy jackets, sweaters and shawls in Chandigarh: Sadar Bazar, Shastri Market, Krishna Market and Sector 17 compared, with timings and full guides.
- [Maharashtra Bhawan Chandigarh: Ganeshotsav & Events](https://chdlife.com/maharashtra-bhawan-chandigarh/): Maharashtra Bhawan, Sector 19-D, Chandigarh: the Maharashtra Mandal home, its Ganeshotsav (14 to 20 September 2026), history, rooms and contact details.
- [Halloween In Chandigarh 2026: Real Parties & Clubs](https://chdlife.com/halloween-in-chandigarh/): Halloween 2026 is Sat, 31 Oct. No trick-or-treating here — real costume parties happen at clubs like SOCIAL, plus kids' events at play centres.
- [Christmas In Chandigarh 2026: Where To Celebrate](https://chdlife.com/christmas-in-chandigarh/): Christmas 2026 in Chandigarh falls on Friday, 25 December. Where to celebrate: Elante Mall's Christmas Carnival and Midnight Mass at Christ the King Cathedral.
- [Lohri In Chandigarh 2027: Date, Traditions & Celebrations](https://chdlife.com/lohri-in-chandigarh/): Lohri 2027 falls on Thursday, 14 January. See how Chandigarh celebrates it: the MC's Sector 17 bonfire, household traditions, food and Punjabi customs.

## Sikh heritage, history and archaeology near Chandigarh
Guides to gurdwaras, forts, museums and heritage sites in Punjab and Panchkula within day-trip distance, written from official sources.
- [Virasat-e-Khalsa Anandpur Sahib: Timings, Entry, Forts](https://chdlife.com/virasat-e-khalsa-anandpur-sahib-forts-guide/): Virasat-e-Khalsa, Anandpur Sahib: official timings, free entry passes, closures, photo rules, the fort gurdwaras nearby and the 82 km drive from Chandigarh.
- [Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib Anandpur Sahib: History, Timings](https://chdlife.com/takht-sri-kesgarh-sahib-anandpur-sahib/): Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib, Anandpur Sahib: where the Khalsa was born in 1699, open 24 hours, Amrit Sanchar days and the 81-83 km drive from Chandigarh.
- [Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib: History, Timings, Route](https://chdlife.com/gurdwara-fatehgarh-sahib-sirhind/): Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib, Sirhind: where the younger Sahibzadas were martyred, Bhora Sahib, Jyoti Sarup, Jor Mela and the 43 km drive from Chandigarh.
- [Fateh Burj Chappar Chiri: History, Timings, Route](https://chdlife.com/fateh-burj-chappar-chiri-mohali/): Fateh Burj, Chappar Chiri: the 100 m victory tower for the 1710 battle, what visitors say, timings and the 16 km drive from Chandigarh.
- [Rauza Sharif Sirhind: History, Urs, Timings, Route](https://chdlife.com/rauza-sharif-sirhind-dargah-shaikh-ahmad-sirhindi/): Rauza Sharif, Sirhind: the dargah of Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi, its compound, the annual Urs, timings and the 43 km drive from Chandigarh.
- [Aam Khas Bagh Sirhind: History, Timings, Route](https://chdlife.com/aam-khas-bagh-sirhind-mughal-royal-inn/): Aam Khas Bagh, Sirhind: the ruined Mughal royal inn, Sard Khana and Sheesh Mahal, what sources say about its builders, and the 42 km drive from Chandigarh.
- [Sanghol Museum: Kushana Sculptures, Timings, Route](https://chdlife.com/sanghol-museum-archaeological-site-fatehgarh-sahib/): Sanghol Museum and Ucha Pind mound: Late Harappan to medieval history, the 1985 Kushana sculptures, timings and the 40 km drive from Chandigarh.
- [Ropar Archaeological Museum: Timings, Fee, Route](https://chdlife.com/ropar-archaeological-museum-harappan-site-rupnagar/): Ropar Archaeological Museum: finds from India's first post-independence Harappan dig, 10 am to 5 pm, closed Friday, Rs 5 entry, and the drive from Chandigarh.
- [Kiratpur Sahib: Patalpuri Sahib History, Timings, Route](https://chdlife.com/kiratpur-sahib-gurdwara-patalpuri-sahib/): Kiratpur Sahib: where three Sikh Gurus lived, Gurdwara Patalpuri Sahib on the Sutlej, other gurdwaras, open 24 hours and the 74 km drive from Chandigarh.
- [Chamkaur Sahib: Katalgarh Sahib History, Timings, Route](https://chdlife.com/chamkaur-sahib-gurdwara-katalgarh-sahib/): Chamkaur Sahib: where the elder Sahibzadas fell in December 1704, the gurdwaras to visit, open 24 hours and the 49-51 km drive from Chandigarh.
- [Gurdwara Amb Sahib Mohali: History, Timings, Route](https://chdlife.com/gurdwara-amb-sahib-mohali/): Gurdwara Amb Sahib, Mohali: Guru Har Rai, Bhai Kuram and the mangoes in December, open 24 hours, and the 6.8 km drive from Chandigarh.
- [Nada Sahib Gurdwara Panchkula: History, Timings, Directions](https://chdlife.com/nada-sahib-gurdwara-panchkula/): Nada Sahib, Panchkula: why Guru Gobind Singh halted here in 1688, open 24 hours, langar, parking and how far it is from Chandigarh railway station.
- [Kali Mata Mandir Kalka: History, Timings, Route](https://chdlife.com/kali-mata-mandir-kalka-panchkula/): Kali Mata Mandir, Kalka: the temple the town is named after, timings, Navratri and the March-April mela, and the 28 km drive from Chandigarh.


## More guides (added 5 October 2026)
- [Best Places to Visit in Chandigarh](https://chdlife.com/best-places-in-chandigarh-for-all-visitors/)
- [CITCO Hotels in Chandigarh](https://chdlife.com/citco-hotels-chandigarh/): The government's three hotels — Mountview (Sector 10), Shivalikview (Sector 17-E) and Parkview (Sector 24-B); central booking 1800 180 2226.
- [CITCO, Chandigarh](https://chdlife.com/citco-chandigarh-guide/): The corporation behind Sukhna Lake boating, the Mermaid cafeteria, the hop-on-hop-off bus and more.
- [Chandigarh Tourism](https://chdlife.com/chandigarh-tourism/): The official department — 24-hour helpline 1800 180 2116, e-ticketing app, homestay registration.
- [FM Radio Channels in the Tricity](https://chdlife.com/fm-radio-channels-chandigarh/): 92.7 BIG FM, 93.5 RED FM, 94.3 MY FM, 98.3 Mirchi (per the ministry's register), plus AIR Chandigarh.
- [Top Real-Estate Players of the Tricity](https://chdlife.com/top-realtors-chandigarh-tricity/): GMADA, CHB, HSVP, Omaxe, DLF, Sushma — and how to verify any agent on RERA.
- [5-Star Hotels in Chandigarh](https://chdlife.com/5-star-hotels-in-chandigarh-reviews-charges-location/): Taj, JW Marriott, Hyatt Regency, Welcomhotel Mohali and Radisson Zirakpur — from the hotels' own sites.
- [Best Spa in Chandigarh 2026](https://chdlife.com/best-spa-in-chandigarh/): Top-rated spas with Google ratings, addresses and phone numbers; Sector 35 is the hub; hotel spas at JW Marriott (Quan) and The LaLiT (Spiceology).
- [Malls in Chandigarh](https://chdlife.com/mall-in-chandigarh/): Sector 17 Plaza, Nexus Elante, CP67 and Mohali Walk compared.
- [Top IT Companies in Chandigarh](https://chdlife.com/top-it-companies-in-chandigarh/): Infosys, Net Solutions, Tech Mahindra, NetSmartz and IDS Infotech — companies with a verified local presence.
- [Events in Chandigarh](https://chdlife.com/events-in-chandigarh/) — upcoming concerts, comedy, festivals and exhibitions
- [This Week in Chandigarh](https://chdlife.com/this-week-in-chandigarh/): What's on in Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula this week (concerts, festivals, Dandiya nights), updated every week from organisers' own listings.
- [Chandigarh Distance Runners (CDR)](https://chdlife.com/chandigarh-distance-runners-cdr/): Chandigarh's community running group — weekly runs and the Mata Jayanti Hills Marathon on 25 October 2026 (registration closes 18 October).
- [Hansali Run 2026](https://chdlife.com/hansali-run-marathon/): 42K/21K/10K/5K run at Hansali Sahib on 25 November 2026.
- [Sharry Maan Live in Chandigarh](https://chdlife.com/sharry-maan-chandigarh-concert-2026/): That Era North India Tour, Saturday 28 November 2026, 6 PM (gates 4:30 PM); tickets from ₹999 on District; venue to be announced.
- [La Feria Chandigarh 2026](https://chdlife.com/la-feria-chandigarh/): Pop-up shopping festival at Chandigarh Club, Sector 1 — 10–11 October 2026, 11 AM–9 PM.
- [Khushwant Singh Literary Festival 2026](https://chdlife.com/khushwant-singh-literary-festival-kasauli/): 23–25 October 2026 in Kasauli; registration open on kslitfest.com.
- [FUFU Turtles & FUFU Fest](https://chdlife.com/fufu-fest-chandigarh/): Chandigarh's community run club and its 5K run-plus-wellness festival; next edition planned at Chitkara University, date awaited.
- [TiE Chandigarh](https://chdlife.com/tie-chandigarh/): The tricity chapter of The Indus Entrepreneurs — 350+ charter members; organises TiECON Chandigarh.
- [TiECON Chandigarh](https://chdlife.com/tiecon-chandigarh/): The annual startup conference; the 2026 edition ran 10–11 April at Hyatt Regency; 2027 dates awaited.
- [Top Engineering Colleges in Punjab](https://chdlife.com/top-engineering-colleges-in-punjab/) · [Best Universities in Punjab](https://chdlife.com/best-universities-in-punjab/)
- [Places to Visit](https://chdlife.com/places-to-visit/) · [Food & Restaurants](https://chdlife.com/food-restaurants/) · [Events](https://chdlife.com/events/) · [Shopping & Markets](https://chdlife.com/shopping-markets/)
- [Transport & Travel](https://chdlife.com/transport/) · [Education](https://chdlife.com/education/) · [Health & Wellness](https://chdlife.com/health-wellness/) · [Hotels & Stays](https://chdlife.com/hotels-stays/)
- [Chandigarh Transit Guide — airport, railway, bus stands](https://chdlife.com/chandigarh-transit-guide-airport-railway-bus-stands/)