2-Day New Delhi to Chandigarh Travel Itinerary with Dining and Sightseeing

Day 1: Travel and Explore

New Delhi to Chandigarh, India on May 14, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at Sagar Ratna, Connaught Place, New Delhi

Start your day with a delicious South Indian breakfast at Sagar Ratna, known for its fresh dosas and filter coffee. Opens from 7:00am.
INR300, 1h0m

8:30am

Travel from New Delhi to Chandigarh by train/car

Take a Shatabdi Express train or hire a taxi for the 4-5 hour journey to Chandigarh, known for its planned architecture.
INR700 - INR1500, 5h0m

1:30pm

Lunch at Black Lotus, Taj Chandigarh

Enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine at Black Lotus, located inside the Taj hotel, open 12:30pm to 3:00pm for lunch.
INR1200, 1h30m

3:00pm

Visit Rock Garden

Explore the famous Nek Chand Rock Garden, an artistic display made from industrial and urban waste. Open till 7:00pm.
INR30, 1h30m

5:00pm

Leisure walk at Sukhna Lake

Relax at the scenic Sukhna Lake promenade, enjoy boat rides, and take in the peaceful ambience. Open till 7:00pm.
INR100 for boat ride, 1h0m

7:00pm

Dinner at Indian Coffee House, Sector 17

Dine at the historic Indian Coffee House, famous for its simple, nostalgic Indian fare and great prices. Open till 10pm.
INR400, 1h0m
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Day 2: Chandigarh Highlights

Chandigarh, India on May 15, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Indian Coffee House, Sector 17

Start with a traditional South Indian breakfast including idlis and vadas at the Indian Coffee House which opens at 7am.
INR300, 1h0m

9:00am

Visit the Capitol Complex

Tour the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Capitol Complex, featuring the Open Hand Monument and government buildings designed by Le Corbusier. Open from 9am.
Free, 2h0m

11:30am

Visit Pinjore Gardens (Yadavindra Gardens)

Short drive to Pinjore Gardens, a beautifully maintained Mughal-style garden famous for its fountains and floral displays. Open till 6pm.
INR30, 2h0m

1:30pm

Lunch at BlackBerry Restaurant

Enjoy a fusion menu featuring both Indian and continental dishes at the popular BlackBerry Restaurant in Chandigarh.
INR800, 1h30m

3:00pm

Visit the Government Museum and Art Gallery

Admire Gandharan sculptures, Pahari and Rajasthani miniature paintings at this well-curated art gallery. Open till 5pm. Closed Mondays.
INR20, 1h30m

5:00pm

Return journey to New Delhi

Begin your trip back to New Delhi by car or train, leaving Chandigarh by 5pm to reach Delhi in the evening.
INR700 - INR1500, 5h0m
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