Welcome to

CHANDIGARH
Welcome!
Chandigarh is one of the early planned cities in post-
independence India and is internationally known for its
architecture and urban design.
The master plan of the city was prepared by Swiss-French
architect Le Corbusier.

Chitkara University is situated 30 kms from Chandigarh, and

is one of the top rated institutions in Punjab, India.

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 table of
CONTENTS
Please find enclosed all the necessary information that would come handy during your
visit to Chitkara University

Covid-19 guidelines general info weather

Getting around + internal Transfers sightseeing and food Planning the extended days

Greetings Contact info

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 Covid-19 Guidelines
Submit self-declaration form on the Air Suvidha portal of Indian Government
Mention the date of vaccination or RT PCR test conducted, while filling the Self declaration
form
Carry the negative report of COVID-19 RT-PCR test conducted within 72 hrs prior to
undertaking the journey, (to be verified by Airport officials OR
Carry a Certificate of completing full primary vaccination schedule of COVID-19 vaccination
(to be verified by Airport officials)
Exit the airport or take connecting flights, upon arrival in India
Self-monitor their health for next 14 days of arrival
Please read more details here!

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General Info
Almost every young person speaks English
here. So, there would be no problem in
getting around.
Digital transactions are very common here.
You can use Credit/Debit cards at almost
all the places. The currency in India is
Rupees.
The hotels offer Free WiFi here. Make sure
to ask for the password during the check in.
In India the power plugs and sockets are of
type C, D and M. The standard voltage is
230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
You may carry a travel adapter.
Mind Right-handed drive on the roads.
As for foreigners it could be a tedious
experience to activate a Sim Card in a
normal shop, it is suggestible for the
interested international guest to purchase
the sim card at the arrival hall of the Delhi
International Airport. For less than 10 euros
with the operator Airtel or Jio, you will be
able to be connected during your stay in
India.
Emergency Police Helpline number is 100
For international guests, it is recommended
to activate an International Traveller
Health Insurance during your stay in India.
You can check out this link for more tips!
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 Weather
December is the beginning of winter
season here and the weather varies from
7-21 degrees celcius throughout the day.
So, be prepared to witness cold mornings
and evenings, with pleasant afternoons.

Clothing and accessories:

Be prepared for the cold winds. Dress up in layers to manage throughout the day. You can bring
sweaters, a jacket, and comfortable shoes.
In case you are planning to visit any religious place, covering your head is recommended. You can
carry warm scarves that would serve the purpose and also keep you cosy if you feel cold.

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Getting Around
The transfers from the Airport to your respective hotels will
be arranged by Chitkara University.
We will organise the transfers from the hotel to the
University. The contact details of the driver will be
communicated to you one day before.
For International Guests, do not miss the experience of
roaming around the city in tuktuk. Be smart: always
negotiate the price before the ride, or book the auto
rickshaw/tuktuk via Ola Cabs App!
Getting around in Chandigarh is fairly easy. You can book
the cab via Uber or Ola Cabs. They accept all modes of
payment.

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 Sightseeing

Discover Chandigarh Rock Garden: A best- Sukhna Lake: Visit for

Le Corbusier out-of-waste garden, a serene experience,
heritages: Capitol built by a single man especially during the
Complex, Le Corbusier and reserved as a evenings. You can
Centre, and the stroll heritage of also do the boating
in Sector 17 Chandigarh. there.

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 Sightseeing
Elante Mall: Just 5-10 mins. walk away
from your hotels, Elante mall is a
landmark of Chandigarh. It has a cinema
multiplex, food court, and countless
national and international clothing
brands. You can visit for shopping, some
very nice coffee places and eating joints.
(Shopping)
Sector 22 Shastri Market: It is an open
traditonal shopping market which has
many local goods, accessories and
clothing. The price is very reasonable and
a bit of haggling is always a good fun and
a nice bargain on a good price. A great
place to buy some souvenirs and gifts for
family and friends back home.
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Food
You will find all sorts of food varieties in Chandigarh, be it Indian, Italian,
Chinese or Continental.
If you are a non-vegetarian, it would be a treat for you.. Punjab is the home of Butter
Chicken, after all! A quick tip- If you don't want your food to be much spicy, make sure you
tell the waiter in advance to make it less/ not spicy at all.

You can order online on Online apps such as Zomato or Swiggy. It is very popular here and
you would find it very convenient.

Tap water is drinkable in Chandigarh, but not suggested. Please opt for bottled water
instead.

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 Where to Eat
Indian Food: Swagath Restaurant and Bar, Pal Dhaba (famous for non-veg
options), Sagar Ratna, Sindhi Sweets, Dastaan: A Progressive Affair, Gopal Sweets,
Garg Chaat (for mouthwatering street food). Avoid street food from roadside
vendors.

Good Pizza: Cafe Sicily (Sector 7) or Rojo Tomate (Sector 10)

Great Bars: There are numerous options in Elante Mall (near your hotel). You can
opt for anyone from them.

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Planning your Extended Stay
Always make sure to do all the bookings in advance, especially if you plan on travelling
anywhere by train.
Opt for 3AC or 2AC option in the train. Please avoid the General coach or Sleeper class
coach. Theft is common in Indian Railways. Considering that, 2AC is the best alterative
to book.
Save all the tickets and boarding cards for documentation later on. To be on a safer
side, always click a picture of the tickets and the boarding cards and send it in your
respective WhatApp groups. That way, even if you lose the physical documents, you
would have a picture.
When you travel to touristic destinations, it is highly probable you would encounter
beggars who would ask you for money. Do not entertain them. If you give one beggar
any alms, you would be surrounded with 4-5 other ones in a few seconds.
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Greetings
Being a tourist in India is a bit like being a celebrity. People will want to talk to you,
and often be photographed with you, wherever you go. This stands true specially in
tourist places (like Agra). The traditional greeting is to say "namaste" (greetings to
you). It is sometimes accompanied with your hands together in a prayer-like
gesture in front of your chest, though it is not compulsory or expected. You can say
'Hello' to everyone. It is very commonly used.

Shaking hands is a common business greeting that can be used anytime and
anywhere.
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 Contact Details

Please feel free to get in touch with the team members from the Chitkara University
international office for any further assistance like getting sim card, currency
exchange and any other relevant information. Their details are as below.

Naresh Kumar
Call on: +91 9501105604
Email ID: naresh.kumar@chitkara.edu.in

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