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SHOW
Chrysanthemums Show in
Chandigarh, India is a very
famous flower show that is
hosted every year at the
Terraced garden in Sector
33. This fair is usually held
in the month of December.
In the Chandigarh
Chrysanthemums flower
show; you can find
distinctive varieties of
flowers. As a part of this
show, various competitions
are conducted regarding
gardening, in which many
city gardeners participate.
Chrysanthemums Show
has been drawing more
and more crowds each
year. This flower show has
been increasingly gaining
momentum.
MANGO FESTIVAL
The name mango festival is
suggestive of the fact that it is
a festivity of mangoes. Mango
festival in Chandigarh is
celebrated with splendid
grandeur. It gives a platform
to all mango growers of our
country to display their
varieties. Also, the agricultural
universities participate and
exhibit the latest hybrids of
this fruit.
Chandigarh mango festival
takes place in the month of
June & Pinjore garden usually
serves as the venue. This
festivity cum fair gives a
fabulous opportunity to the
food industries that process
mango into jams, pickles and
canned fruit, to showcase their
products. This fair is drawing
more and more crowds every
year.
TRADITIONAL FOODS
Vegetarian Dishes
Sarson ka Saag (curry of
mustard leaves), Dal
Makhani/ Dal Handi (curry
of pulses), Choley
(generally eaten with
Naan), Punj Ratani Dal (a
mixture of 5 lentils), Kadhai
Paneer, Shahi Paneer, and
Sheer Korma.
Non-vegetarian Dishes
Tandoori Chicken, Butter
Chicken, Bhuna Ghosht
(Dish made of lamb),
Kebab, Amritsari Fish,
Tandoori Fish, Fish Tikka,
Chicken Biriyani, Lamb
Biriyani, Keema Naans,
Reshmi Tikka, Malai Tikka,
and Pork Pickle.
TRADITIONAL FOODS
Bread & Flour Preparations
There are also a variety of bread
and flour preparations consumed
in Chandigarh. Some of them are
Naan, Tandoori Roti, Kulcha,
Lachha Paratha, Phulka or
Chapatti, Aloo Paratha, Mooli
Paratha, Poori, and Bhatoora.
Sweet Dishes
Several sweet items are made by
the people of Chandigarh, to
titillate the taste buds. The most
popular and distinctive among
them is Roh Di Kheer, prepared
by cooking rice in sugarcane
juice. Some other popular
desserts of the area are
baalushahi, jalebi and malpua.
Dont forget to taste all of them
while touring Chandigarh.
HOW TO REACH
o By Air : The airport is 11 km from downtown. Taxis are available
for Airport transfer. Indian Airlines, Jet Airways and Air Deccan
connects Chandigarh with New Delhi the National Capital.
o By Rail : Chandigarh is linked with New Delhi, the National
Capital by Rail. The Chandigarh Railway Station is 8 Kms from the
city centre in Sector 17. The twice daily Shatabdi, Jan Shatabdi and
Himalayan Queen connects New Delhi and Chandigarh. Paschim
Express connects the city to Mumbai, Sadbhavna to Lucknow,
Kerala Sampark Kranti to Kerala and Chennai Express to Chennai.
o By Road : Chandigarh is well connected by road and buses
provide an important transport link. There are services from
various states such as- Haryana, Punjab, Himachal, and Delhi. It is
a gateway to Himachal Pradesh as one can reach hill stations like
Kasauli, Chail, Shimla etc within in a few hours drive. You can book
your taxi on chandigarhtodelhitaxiservice.com too.
Where To Stay
Deep Roots Retreat Farm House
The Deep Roots Retreat is a well-appointed and secluded working farm set
amidst the Punjab Countryside, just 26 km away from Chandigarh. Nestled
amidst, 25 acres of farmland with a fair measure of Mango and Guava trees, the
retreat offers an environment so tranquil and serene that staying here will be a
rejuvenating break for you. The mango orchard is home to the peacocks, their
enchanting calls adds to the ambiance.
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