A Guide on Living in the Tri-city Chandigarh-Mohali-Panchkula

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I Introduction About Chandigarh Geography & Climate Connectivity & Transportation

Content

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Local Attractions Sightseeing Nightlife Movies Shopping

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Theatre, Arts & Culture

IV

Sports Facilities

Weekend Getaways

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Cuisine List of Restaurants List of Cafes Pizza Places

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Other Services List of Hospitals List of Car Service Stations List of Banks List of Hotels List of Emergency Numbers

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I. Introduction a) About Chandigarh Chandigarh is a city and union territory in India that serves as the capital of two states, Punjab and Haryana . The name Chandigarh translates as "The Fort of Chandi" and is derived from an ancient temple called Chandi Mandir, devoted to the Hindu goddess Chandi, in the city. It is also referred to as The City Beautiful due to its beautiful surroundings, central grid of gardens, each dedicated to different species of flora. The city of Chandigarh was the first planned city in India and is known internationally for its architecture and urban design. The city has projects designed by architects such as Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Jane Drew, and Maxwell Fry. b) Geography and Climate Chandigarh is located near the foothills of the Shivalik range of the Himalayas in northwest India. It covers an area of approximately 114 km and shares its borders with the states of Haryana in the east and Punjab in the north, west and south. The surrounding districts are of Mohali, Patiala and Roopnagar (Ropar) in Punjab and Panchkula and Ambala in Haryana. The boundary of the state of Himachal Pradesh is also minutes away from its north border. Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula are collectively referred to as the Tricity. Chandigarh has a humid subtropical climate characterized by a seasonal rhythm: very hot summers, mild winters, unreliable rainfall and great variation in temperature (-1 C to 41.2 C). In winter, pieces of snow sometimes occur during December and January. The average annual rainfall is 1110.7 mm. The city also receives occasional winter rains from the west. c) Connectivity and Transportation The Union Territory of Chandigarh is well served by an excellent network of roads. The National Highways No. 21 (Ambala-Kinnaur) and 22 (Chandigarh-Leh) are the chief road arteries linking Chandigarh with the rest of the country. The Tricity has a new modern 500 passenger Airport terminal and is all set for much better domestic air connectivity. Few International flights are also expected to commence. Currently there are direct flights only to Delhi, Mumbai and Jammu. Flights for Hyderabad and Bangalore do a brief stopover at Delhi. Delhi by train is 3.5 hours away and by road is 4-6 hours depending on the time of the day. Bus Service Frequent buses ply from Chandigarh to Punjab, New Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and even Rajasthan. One has a varied choice that includes deluxe VOLVO buses, luxury buses, and ordinary buses, all of which are readily available. The Inter-State Bus Terminus (ISBT) is located in Sector 17 (City Center), Chandigarh. Deluxe buses depart every half an hour from Chandigarh ISBT towards New Delhi ISBT and vice versa. There is a special deluxe counter at the bus stand catering to Delhi - Chandigarh deluxe buses only. Delhi to Chandigarh Volvo and other A/C buses are also operated by Chandigarh Transport Undertaking (CTU) and Haryana, Punjab, Himachal and Rajasthan roadways. Indian School of Business Page 3

Transport Chandigarh Transport Undertaking (CTU) Haryana Roadways Punjab Roadways Train Service

Telephone 91-172- 2700006 91-172-2704014 91-172-2606672

Timings (Hrs) 0500 - 2100 0500 - 2400 0400 - 2000

Chandigarh Railway Station is about 8 km from the City Centre in Sector 17. The Shatabdi Express and Himalayan Queen provide two train connections every day between Chandigarh and Delhi and Paschim Express connects the city to Mumbai. Chandigarh Transport Undertaking and the Corporation buses ply to and from the railway station to coincide with the arrival and departure of important trains. Enquiry No 131 City Booking cum reservation office, Sector 17 -91-172-2708573 Online bookings: www.irctc.co.in Flight Service Chandigarh's airport is 12 km from the City Centre. Indian Airlines and Jet Airways connect Chandigarh with Delhi, Bombay, Jammu & Srinagar. Spice Jet and Kingfisher airlines also have regular flights to Delhi, Mumbai and other major cities. Airport-General Enquiry No. 91-172- 2659886 Taxi and Auto Service Even though there are a number of local cab/auto operators in the city, radio taxi/auto service is one of the best options to travel within the tricity. Mega Cabs: 91-172-4141414 Fab Cabs /Radio auto Rickshaw service: 91-172-4242424

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II. Local Attractions in and around Chandigarh (For more details please visit http://citcochandigarh.gov.in/index.html) a) Sightseeing Rose garden Location - Sector 16, Chandigarh Named after India's former President, Zakir Hussain, this beautiful garden was set up in 1967 with the support of Chandigarh's first Chief Commissioner, late Dr M S Randhawa. Chandigarh rose garden contains more than 17,000 plants and has nearly 1,600 varieties of roses. It is a spacious garden covering an area of 27 acres and not just consists of gorgeous roses, but also trees of medicinal value. Some of the medicinal plants that can be spotted here are Bel, Bahera, Harar, Camphor and Yellow Gulmohar. Rose garden serves as the venue for hosting the annual festival of gardens, a major cultural event of the city. Rock Garden Location - Sector 1, Chandigarh Rock garden is an epitome of creativity and innovation. It is a unique garden that consists of various art objects. But the best part about the rock garden is that each of its artwork has been made by using industrial & urban waste. It is located in Sector 1 between the Capitol Complex and Sukhna Lake. The credit for laying its foundation goes to Nek Chand, who was the then Road Inspector in the Engineering Department of Chandigarh Capital Project. Rock garden has been established in the form of an open-air exhibition hall. The garden houses sculptures made by using a variety of different discarded waste materials like frames, mudguards, forks, handle bars, metal wires, play marbles, porcelain, auto parts, broken bangles etc. Rock garden is a unique creation and connoisseurs come from different parts of the world to see this amazing garden. Sukhna Lake Location - Sector 6, Chandigarh Sukhna Lake is a beautiful lake that lies in the foothills of the Shivalik range. The unique thing about Sukhna is that it is a manmade lake. It is 3 km long and was created in the year 1958. This was done by damming the Sukhna Choe, which is a seasonal stream flowing down from the Shivalik hills. People visit this place in the morning to enjoy the cool breeze and the beauty of nature. The lake serves as a great picnic spot and an apt place for pursuing water sport activities like boating, yachting and water skiing etc. The atmosphere over here is very serene and thus apt for meditating.

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Leisure Valley Location Sector 1, Chandigarh Leisure valley is the most beautiful and popular tourist attraction destination in Chandigarh. It is like a garland of gardens that beautifies the entire city. The gardens begin 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 also covers the splendid garden of roses in Sector 16. Leisure valley takes a curvaceous turn, when it enters Sector 23 and it is here that different kinds of theme gardens are set up. Open Hand Location Sector1, Capital Complex, Chandigarh Open hand is one of the most significant monuments of the city. The credit for laying down its plan goes to Le Corbusier. Chandigarh open hand monument has been designed in the form of a giant hand made from metal sheets that rotates like a weathercock, indicating the direction of wind. This giant hand is 14 meters high and weighs around 50 tonnes. The significance of open hand is that it conveys the social message of peace and unity that is "open to give & open to receive." Open hand is the city's official emblem. Chattbir Zoo Location - 5 km from Chandigarh on the Chandigarh - Patiala Road Chattbir Zoo is a famous zoological park that houses hundreds of different mammals, birds and reptiles. One of the major attractions of Chattbir Zoo is the lion safari. This zoo was established long back in the seventies and today it has been developed as a full-fledged zoological park. Royal Bengal tiger is the pride of Chattbir zoo and if you are fortunate enough, you might be able to catch a glimpse. You can also find distinctive species of birds over here. The zoo is open on all days except for Mondays.

National Gallery of Portraits Location - Sector 17, Chandigarh The National gallery of Portraits is one of the popular art galleries of Chandigarh. Here, you can find portraits of Indian Freedom Fighters, rare documents, sculptures, ceramic murals, books on the freedom struggle, etc. Pinjore gardens Location 20 Km from Chandigarh on the Chandigarh - Shimla Road Pinjore Gardens, also called Yadavindra Gardens lie on the foothills of the lower Shivalik ranges. The fascinating Mughal Gardens are one of the most popular picnic spots. A mini zoo, plants nursery, a Japanese garden, historic palaces and picnic lawns await tourists. Special programs are arranged at the Yadavindra Gardens for Baisakhi (spring) festival in April and for the Mango Festival in June and July.

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Gurudwara Nada Sahib Location Sector 3, Panchkula Gurdwara Nada Sahib has a lot of reverence for Sikhs, as after having fought a battle with Mughals, Guru Gobind Singhji along with his victorious fellow Sikh warriors had stayed over here, while on their way back. Here, they were given a warm welcome by a follower of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, named Nadu Shah. The Guru showered his blessings on him and also said that the Gurudwara would be named after him. Lakhs of worshippers visit the Nada Sahib Gurdwara on the full moon day (Pooranmashi) of every month. Mansa Devi Temple Location- Panchkula Mansa Devi temple is a very famous shrine dedicated to Mata Mansa Devi. According to Hindu mythology, the head of Devi Sati had fallen over here. Mansa Devi Temple basically houses two temples. The temple that is located near the parking lot is said to be the main temple. It was established in the year 1815 A.D by the ruler of Mani Majra. The credit for setting up the relatively new temple goes to the Maharaja of Patiala. Adjoining the mandir, there is a beautiful garden consisting of sacred plants. People come from all over the world to pay homage to the goddess. During Navratras, fairs take place in the surrounding areas of Mansa Devi temple. b) Nightlife Chandigarh is getting better on the night life quotient. You wont have to worry about wasting an evening getting bored. The best part is that most of the pubs and lounges are pretty evenly dispersed in the city, although sectors 17 & 26 have a few more. Most of these clubs have happy hours on weekdays, ladies night on Wednesdays and usually have a cover charge on Saturdays. List of Clubs and Lounges S. No 1 2 3 Name Kava Tao Bar & Lounge Peddlers Address SCO 14, Sector 26, Chandigarh 91-172-5043666 SCO 43, Sector 26, Chandigarh 91-172-5008736, 5008735 SCO 467-68, Sector 35, Chandigarh 91-172-2605909 SCO 7,Madhya Marg, Sector 26,Chandigarh 91-172-5000444 Hotel Mountview, Sector 10,Chnadigarh
91-172- 4671111, 2740544

S-Lounge

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Vintage Terrace Lounge Bar Zinc Lounge Hops n Grains The Microbrewery

SCO 47,Sector 26,Chandigarh 91-172-5078663 SCO 358, Sector 9, Panchkula 91-172-4026666 Page 7

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c) Movies The city has three Malls with 4 screen multiplexes: 1) Fun Cinemas: Fun Republic, Dhillon Complex Mani Majra 160101

2) DT Cinema: DLF City Centre Mall, 2nd floor, Plot No-22/23, I.T Park, Manimajra

3) PVR Cinema: Centra Mall, 4th Floor, Industrial Area Phase-1 - 160022

The city also has several well maintained cinema halls with the classical single screen format. Many others malls and multiplexes are coming up in Chandigarh soon. d) Chandigarh Shopping The whole city of Chandigarh is divided into sectors, with each sector having its own local bazaar. The most popular shopping arcade is in Sector 17, which is also known as City Centre. Here, you can find virtually anything and everything. There are plenty of handicraft emporiums which contain an assortment of handicrafts and handloom products gathered from neighboring states. While shopping in this city, you can check out the traditional tip-turned-up jutis, colorful Punjabi dupattas and yummy jams and juices. Anchor stores such as Westside, Big Bazaar, and Pantaloon have opened shop in the city. For big discounts there is the 50,000 sq feet large Bharti Wal-Marts Best price cash & carry store. Please find listed below information on where to shop in Chandigarh, if you are shopping for specific items:

Auto Centers: Sector 28, 21 and Industrial area Book Shops: Sector 14, 17, 19, 22 Electronic Goods: Sector 17, 22 Fruits, Vegetables and Grains: Sector 26 Furniture: Sector 34, 7 (Madhya Marg) Garment, Shoes: Sector 17, 22, and 9 Hardware: Sector 7, 18, 22 Medical Stores: Sector 11, 16, 22 Meat and Fish: Sector 21 Vegetable and Fruit Stalls: Sector 19, 20 and 22

MG Supermarket and Kewal Stores in Sector 9D, Chandigarh are two good departmental stores which provide Grocery items, Beauty/healthcare products, Toiletries, Meat products ,Wine, Cheese etc .all under one roof.

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III. Theatre, Arts & Culture The city has rich theatre culture with regular performances by societies and groups from all over India. Tagore Theatre in Sector 18 plays host to most of these performances. There is the new 1000 seater auditorium, Indradhanush in Panchkula, which hosts famous plays like the Blue Mug. The Chandigarh Lalit Kala Academy in sector 34 focuses on Paintings, Drawing, Sculptures, Graphics, Photography, Ceramics, Installation Art and organizes lectures by renowned artists, art workshops, exhibitions, competitions, art weeks, etc. Kalagram on Manimajra-Chandigarh road hosts exhibitions of various handicrafts and decorations from various parts of the country. Pracheen Kala Kendra in sector 35 is a private teaching institution offering degree courses in Hindustani vocal and instrumental music, Kathak and Bharatnatyam among the Indian Classical dance and also folk dances and song. One can also learn French at Alliance Franaise in sector 36. There is a Cultural Complex in sector 10 which includes an Audio-Visual Training Institute, a Museum and an Art Gallery. The world acclaimed Rock Garden also has an amphi-theatre where a number of plays are hosted. The Chandigarh administration also organizes a number of cultural events like the Chandigarh carnival and Rose festival every year.

IV. Sports Facilities Chandigarh has infrastructure for nearly all types of sports activities. The Chandigarh Administration runs many well equipped sports complexes, sports clubs and hostels. The city is well equipped to cater to player's need in sports like swimming, athletics, tennis, sailing, gyms, football, cricket and golf, etc. Cricket Stadium: Chandigarh has a world class cricket stadium owned by the Punjab Cricket Association in Mohali. PCA stadium has become the venue for a number of international cricket matches. International day and night matches have also been played here as the stadium has facility of flood lights. Additionally, there is a cricket stadium in sector 16 Chandigarh, which has been the venue for many international cricket matches. Hockey Stadium: There is a hockey stadium of international standards in sector 42, Chandigarh and it is the venue for national and international hockey matches. There is one more hockey stadium with grass pitch in sector 18, near Tagore theatre. Golf Clubs: The Chandigarh Golf Club in sector 6 which started in the sixties has steadily developed into an 18 hole golf course. The Chandigarh Golf Open Championship is becoming an annual event and one of the most prestigious golf championships. Other golf courses include Panchkula Golf Club, Chandimandir Golf Course and Chandigarh Golf Association (CGA). Lawn Tennis: Lawn Tennis Stadium in Sector 10 is the pride of Chandigarh. It has a seating capacity of 4000 persons, and has been the venue of Davis Cup Semi-Finals. Other tennis courts are available at Lake Club, Chandigarh Club and Panjab University. Swimming: Chandigarh has a number of Swimming Pools in sectors 14,23 and at the Lake club. The Sukhna Lake makes water sports possible in the city and has yachting, boating, rowing, sailing and sculling facilities.

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Chandigarh Football & Hockey Academy: The Chandigarh Football & Hockey Academy was established with an aim to groom talent in the discipline of football & hockey in this region. Conducive environment for specific coaching and training on scientific basis has been provided in Sports Complex, sector 42, Chandigarh to achieve this goal. The city also has a football stadium in sector 46. V. Weekend Getaways You will be spoilt for choices for a quick getaway on the weekend, while in Chandigarh. The various options for the same are listed below: Place Distance from Chandigarh (Km) 119 167 Description

Shimla Dehradun

Kasauli

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Morni Hills

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Capital of Himachal Pradesh, attracting tourists from all over the world Located in the foothills of The Himalayas, this hill station is the capital of Uttrakhand and is famous for its picturesque landscape , pleasant climate, rivers and wildlife Colonial hill station established by the British Raj. The town is famous for its churches, Mall road, Kasauli Club and Monkey Point (a hill which derives its name from Rishi Man-Ki who used to worship an idol of Lord Hanuman and later the summit was crowned with a small temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman and presently being looked after by the personnel of Air Force, stationed here) The place is still unexplored and very picturesque and green with a mixture of hill and plain vegetation in mountainous surroundings. It is an ideal location for picnics and short trips. Surrounded by pine and oak forests, Barog makes a conveniently accessible destination and a travel stopover to or from Shimla.

Barog

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Naldehra

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Chail

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Nestled between the beautiful lofty ranges of the Himalayas, lies the Naldehra hill station. The blue skies, lush green forests and an occasional rainbow thrown in makes the place look like it has been painted on canvas. The most famous attraction of Naldehra hill station is the 18 - hole golf course that is considered to be the most challenging golf course as it is situated at an altitude of 2044 meters. This hill station once served as the summer capital of His Highness Maharaja Adhiraj Bhupinder Singh of Patiala .This place is extremely famous for the worlds highest cricket ground, Chail Military Page 10

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School and the Chail Palace which is known for its architecture. Chail is also considered as a hikers paradise

Kangra

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Mcleodganj

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Manali

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Rishikesh

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Paonta Sahib

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Patiala

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Situated in Himachal Pradesh, Kangra valley is a popular tourist destination filled with numerous perennial streams, which irrigate the valley. The valley provides a magnificent view of the Dhauladhar mountain range and is covered with pine forests, tea gardens and terraced fields Is a suburb of Dharamsala at an average elevation of 2,082 metres. Mcleadganj is also known as "Little Lhasa" or "Dhasa" (a short form of Dharamshala used mainly by Tibetans) because of its large population of Tibetan refugees. The most important Buddhist site in the town is Tsuglagkhang or Tsuglag Khang, the Dalai Lama's temple An important hill station in the Beas river valley. Manali and the surrounding area is of great significance to Indian culture and heritage as it is said to be the home of the Saptarishi, or Seven Sages. Old Manali region is famous for its cafes and restaurants. Is known as The Gateway to the Himalayas and is situated around 25 km north from the holy city, Haridwar. Rishikesh is nicknamed as the world capital of Yoga and is also a popular spot for white water rafting enthusiasts. Is a small, beautiful town in the south of Sirmour district in Himachal Pradesh. It is an important religious spot for Sikhs and a bustling industrial town. The city has a large Gurudwara, named Gurudwara Paonta Sahib on the banks of the river Yamuna which has linkages to the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh and the Sikh leader Banda Bahadur Is located in south eastern Punjab around a castle named Qila Mubarak (the Fortunate Castle) which was constructed by a militiaman, Baba Ala Singh in 1763.The city is famous for its traditional turban (a type of headgear), paranda (a kind of tasseled tag for braiding hair), salwar (a type of female trousers), jutti (a type of footwear) and Patiala peg (a measure of liquor)

Anandpur Sahib

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1665 by the ninth Sikh Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur. The city comes to life every year on the occasion of Hola Mohalla (Holi) which marks the congregation of up to 100,000 devotees from all over the country for a festival of colour and gaiety.

Amritsar

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Historically known as Ramdaspur, it is the spiritual centre of the Sikh religion and is home to the Harmandir Sahib (referred to as the Golden Temple). The city is known for its rich cuisine and culture and for the tragic incident of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre in 1919 under British Rule. The main commercial activities in Amritsar are tourism, carpets and fabrics, farm produce, handicrafts, service trades, and light engineering. Amritsars proximity to Lahore is a mere 30 miles and hence the Wagha border is a popular destination

Important Websites 1) Himachal Pradesh Tourism Information Centre -http://hptdc.nic.in/ 2) Punjab Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) -http://punjabgovt.nic.in/tourism/Tour.htm 3) Haryana Tourism Corporation (HTC) - http://www.nic.in/htc/ VI. Chandigarh Cuisine When it comes to North Indian cuisine, the first thing that strikes is traditional Punjabi food. It is mainly Punjabi food that forms part of cuisine of Chandigarh and is very popular with Indians as well as foreigners. The staple food mainly consists of wheat-based rotis, paranthas and naan. The main feature of Punjabi food is the extensive use of butter, cream, ghee and cheese. Meals usually consist of pulses cooked on a slow flame with the traditional Punjabi tadka. For preparing the gravy, a mixture of onion, tomato, ginger, garlic and spices are used. Usually, traditional Punjabi food is prepared in earthen tandoors, which give the food a unique aroma. In the category of beverages, one name that truly deserves a mention is the Punjab-di-Lassi. Popular Punjabi vegetarian dishes:

Makki di Roti Sarson ka Saag Dal Makhni Kadhi Palak Paneer Stuffed Vegetable Punjabi Lachha Paratha Page 12

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Non-vegetarian dishes:

Butter Chicken Chicken Tikkas Amritsari Fish

List of Restaurants S. No 1 Name Flamme Bois Bistro Contact Details SCO 373-374, Sector 35B, Chandigarh 91-172-4005400 SCO 19, Sector 7C, Madhya Marg, Chandigarh 2 The Lobby SCO 42,Sector 26,Madhya Marg, Chandigarh 91-172-4633335 http://www.thelobbyrestaurantlounge.com/ SCO 39, Madhya Marg, Sector 26, Chandigarh 91-172- 4666900, 4666901 http://www.barbeque-nation.com/ SCO 339-340, Sector 35 B, Chandigarh 91-172- 4052501, 4052502 63 - 64, Sector 17 - C, Chandigarh 91-172- 2704504 Italian, Oriental, North Indian Cuisine French, Mediterranean, American

Barbeque Nation

North India, Mediterranean, European Portuguese

Nandos

Indian Coffee House (No frills eatery) Sagar Ratna (Only Vegetarian)

SCO 409-410, Sector 35C, Chandigarh 91-172- 5005511 SCO 47, Sector 17E, Chandigarh 91-172- 5005500 http://www.sagarratna.in/

South Indian, Finger food like Pakodas, French fries, French Toast North Indian, South Indian

Hot Millions

SCO 196- 197, Sector 17C, Chandigarh 0172 4643333 SCO 429-430, Sector 35C, Chandigarh 91-172- 2621551 SCF 60-61,Phase 3B2, Mohali SCO 303, Sector 9, Panchkula 0172 6576666 http://www.hotmillions.biz/ SCO-47, Madhya Marg, Sector-26, Chandigarh

Fast Food, North Indian, South Indian, Chinese, Salads

Noodle Bar

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Orchid Lounge Swagath Restaurant & Bar Mc Donalds

91-172- 5087474 SCO 230-231, Sector-34 A, Chandigarh 91-172- 2624990 Sco-7, Madhya MG, Sector-26, Chandigarh 91-172- 5002626 http://www.swagath.in/ SCO-457-458,Sector35,Chandigarh 91-172- 4665457 Dhillon Complex, Fun Republic, Ground Floor, Mani Majra 91-172- 4658177 http://www.mcdonaldsindia.com/ SCO 1-2-3,Madhya Marg, Sector 8C, Chandigarh 91-172- 4001444

Thai North Indian, South Indian Fast Food

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KFC

Fast Food

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Mainland China Gopal Sweets (Only Vegetarian)

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Aroma Eating House Black Lotus

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SCO 425-426, Sector 35C, Chandigarh 91-172- 6579940 http://www.kfc.co.in/ SCO - 40, Madhya MG, Sector-26, Chandigarh Chinese 91-172- 5000005 http://www.mainlandchinaindia.com/contact_chandigarh.html SCO 459-460, Sector-35 C, Chandigarh North Indian, 91-172- 5062424, 5062525 South Indian, Chinese, Thalis, SCO 20-21 Sector 8-C Sweets 91-172-5072795 (Mathai), Small Chandigarh, meals like Chaat papri, Bhel puri etc. Himalaya Marg, Sector 22 C, Chandigarh North Indian, 91-172- 4010000 South Indian, http://www.hotelaroma.com/ Bakery products Chinese Taj Chandigarh, Block No. 9, Sector 17-A, Chandigarh 91-172- 6613000 http://www.tajhotels.com/cities/Chandigarh

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Chop Stick Pal Dhabha Subway

SCO 1085,Sector 22,Chandigarh SCO 151-152, Sector 28 D, Chandigarh 91-172- 2650709 SCO 497-498, Sector-35 C, Chandigarh 91-172- 4662497 S No 41, Sec-11 D, Sector-11, Chandigarh 91-172- 4675755 SCF-64, PH-3B2, Opp Gurudwara, Mohali http://www.subway.co.in/

Chinese North Indian Fast Food

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List of Cafes 1) Girl in the Caf: Popularly known as GITC, this joint is much more than a cafe with great food and desserts , amazing outdoor seating and a killer view. From skinny pizzas, homemade peach cobblers , sandwiches, Italian & Mexican cuisines and amazing Sangrias , you get it all. Plus free drinks for Ladies on Wednesday nights. Phone No: Address: 91-172- 6532777 SCO 117-119, Level II, Above Canara Bank, Sector 17C, Chandigarh

2) Willow Caf: This caf has a Victorian Era atmosphere, cute interiors and a cozy feel. A nice place for people looking for a continental meal in a cozy atmosphere. This place also has an open sitting area which is ideal for winter lunches.

Phone No: 91-172- 26530234 Address: SCO 1, Sector 10-D, Chandigarh 3) Backpackers Caf: A great stop over to sit and plan your next adventure enjoying the delectable cuisine, great ambience and retro music. All day breakfast, lunch, dinner and take away options are available. Phone No: 91-172-62541459 Address: SCF 16, Sector 9 - D, Chandigarh, India 160 009 4) Oven Fresh: Oven Fresh is a desserts and bakery items shop. Here you can get a variety of coffee, fresh cream pastries, cakes, pies, pudding, brownies, doughnuts and cookies. Sandwiches, rolls, puffs and samosas are also available. Phone No: 91-172-4658863 Address: 437-438, Sector 35 C, Chandigarh There are also a number of Barista and Caf Coffee Day outlets in various sectors in Chandigarh and Mohali. Some of the popular outlets are listed below: Barista Outlets S. No 1 2 3 4 Address SCF 36, Sector 11C, Chandigarh SCO 63-64, Ist Floor, Sector 17C, Chandigarh SCO 422, Sector 35C, Chandigarh SCF 12, Ground Floor, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Marg, Phase 3B2, Mohali

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Caf Coffee Day Outlets S. No 1 2 3 4 Address SCO 35, Sector 11D, Chandigarh Eating House, Hotel Aroma, Himalaya Marg, Sector 22,Chandigarh SCO 411/412, Sector 35, Chandigarh G 9, Centra Mall, Phase 1, Chandigarh Industrial Area

Pizza Places S. No 1 Name Pizza Hut Contact Details SCO 473-474, Sector-35-C Chandigarh 91-172-4028777/4029777 SCO 51,Sector-26, Chandigarh 91-172- 5088666,2793555,2793666,5074444 SCF 10, Phase 5 Mohali SCO 13-15, Sector 34-A Chandigarh 91-172- 2620666 SCF 3, Sector 8B, Inner Market Chandigarh 91-172 -2720098 SCF 26, Phase 10 Mohali, Chandigarh 160055 0172 2231432, 2231433, 2231434 For online orders visit http://pizzaonline.dominos.co.in/ 3 Smokin Joes Shop No. 2-B, 2nd Floor, Food Court ,Fun Cinema, Dhillon Mani Majra, Chandigarh - 160101 91-172- 5050135 Shop No 23, Inner Market, Sector-9 D Chandigarh - 160009 91- 9803031919

Dominos

Pinocchio Pizza

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VII. Other Services List of Hospitals S. No 1 Name Max Super Speciality Hospital Contact Details Near Civil Hospital Phase-VI, Mohali Punjab 160 055 91- 172 6652000 Max Emergency Service No: 91- 172- 665 2666 http://www.maxhealthcare.in/services_facilities/ourhospitals/hospital_ mohali/index.php 2 Fortis Healthcare Fortis Hospital - Mohali Sector 62, Phase - VIII Mohali Punjab-160 062
91-172-4692222

http://www.fortishealthcare.com/Mohali/index.html Fortis Clinic SCO-56-57,Sector 9, Madhya Marg Chandigarh - 160001 91-172-5061222 3 Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research PGIMER,Sector-12 Chandigarh - 160 012 91- 172- 2756565 http://pgimer.nic.in/welcome.html 4 Dental Dental Wellness Center SCO 386,Sector 37 D, Chandigarh 91-172-6547666 http://www.dentalwellnesschandigarh.com/

** Please note In case of an emergency, please dial 108 to avail of ambulance services, free of cost as part of the Emergency Responsive Services launched recently in Punjab. This no. is valid only in Punjab. ** Please note that we are only recommending the above and encourage you to do a referral check and then approach a hospital/clinic as per your requirement.

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List of Service stations (Cars) 1 Hyundai Charisma Hyundai Plot No. 7, Industrial Area, Phase I,Chandigarh,160002 91-172 6547475 Joshi Auto Zone Plot No.C-117 Industrial Area Focal Point, Phase VII, Mohali 91- 9872216888 2 Maruti Autopace Network Private Ltd 112-113 Industrial Area, Phase I, Chandigarh 91-172- 4699999 Prestige Honda Plot No. 6, Industrial 4Area Phase - I, Chandigarh 160047 91-172- 3067777 Joshi Auto Zone Plot No 84-85, Industrial Area, Phase II, Chandigarh 91- 9815752100 91-9815473333 Swami Automobiles Private Ltd Plot No. 26, Industrial area, Phase Chandigarh160022

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List of Banks S. No 1 Bank ICICI Contact Details SCO 129-130, Sector 9C, 1st floor, Madhya Marg, Chandigarh, 160017

SCO 36-40,Sector 34 A, Chandigarh SCO 512, Sector 70, Mohali 160071 2 3 HSBC HDFC SCO 1,Sector 9D,Chandigarh 160017 SCO 371-372,Sector 35 B, Chandigarh 160022 91-172- 2646156

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SCO 147 - 148, Sector 17 - C, Chandigarh - 160017 91-172- 0172 5073710 SCF - 19, Phase 7, Mohali 160061, Punjab 91- 1636-283001 Bank Square, Sector 17 B, Chandigarh 160017 (Nr. General Post Office) 91-172-2703762 S.C.O.10 C, Phase V,SAS Nagar Mohali 160055 5 Citi Bank SCO 132-134,Sector 9C,Madhya Marg, Near Citco Petrol Pump, Chandigarh 160017

State Bank of India

List of Hotels S. No 1 Hotel Hotel Mountview Contact Details Sector 10,Chandigarh 160 011 0172 4671111 Http://www.citcochandigarh.com/mount view/index.php 2 Taj Block No 9, Sector 17 A, Chandigarh 160017 91-172 -6613000 http://www.tajhotels.com/cities/Chandig arh/ Description Caters to business and leisure travelers. It is located against the backdrop of the Shivalik Hills, surrounded by green lawns and in close proximity to Leisure Valley & the famous Rock Garden Offering a rooftop pool and spa, this chic property has 4 dining options and 24-hour room service. Taj Chandigarh is 5 km from Sukhna Lake and 8 km from Chandigarh Airport. There are several shopping malls within a 5-minute walk from the hotel

JW Marriot

Plot no: 6, Sector 35-B, Dakshin Marg Chandigarh, 1600 35 91-172-395 5555 http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ix cjw-jw-marriott-hotel-chandigarh/

One of the newest five-star hotels in Chandigarh, the JW Marriott Hotel is centrally situated within close proximity to the Chandigarh Airport. Additionally, this hotels Chandigarh location is near the Business District - Sector 17 and the Information Technology Page 19

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KC

City Centre ,Sector 3, Panchkula-134109,Haryana 91- 172- 6633333 www.kcroyalpark.com

Hometel

Plot No 147-148 Industrial Area Phase I, 160002 Chandigarh 91-172 - 4299 999 http://www.sarovarhotels.com/chandigar h-hometel.shtml

Park Plaza

Block 10, Sector 17 A , Chandigarh, 160017 91-172-660000 http://www.parkplaza.com/chandigarhhotel-in-160017/indchnd

North Park

Near Ghaghar Bridge, Panchkula 91-172- 6573535 http://hotmillions.biz/hotelreservations.htm

Park. Situated at the foot of the Morni Hills, KC Royal Park - A five star luxury hotel offers a tranquil haven to retreat. It is well connected to the tri-city as well The hotel is 10 minutes away from the Chandigarh Railway Station and Airport and also enjoys proximity to Delhi Chandigarh National Highway and the famous Rajiv Gandhi Chandigarh Technology Park. The hotel offers 114 spacious, air-conditioned rooms coupled with modern amenities and facilities One of the most convenient hotels, Park Plaza Chandigarh offers easy access to key sightseeing destinations and the city's business district. Nearby attractions include the Sector 17 shopping center, Sukhna Lake and Le Corbusier Centre Situated on the outskirts of the city, at the foothills of the Himalayas, Hotel North Park offers all luxurious modern comforts with exquisite food

Emergency Numbers S. No 1 2 Emergency Type Fire Control (General) Chandigarh Fire Station Police (General) Chandigarh Police HQ Punjab Police HQ Contact No. 101 91-172-2702333,2703507,5034193 100 91-172-2741244 91-172-2741907

This information has been collated to help students know more about living in and around Chandigarh. The information has been extracted from various websites and may not be completely accurate. We therefore encourage you to do a background check before availing of any of the services mentioned in this document. Indian School of Business Page 20