This green city, which serves as the capital of Haryana and Punjab, is one of the wealthiest towns of India. The union territory has a long history of developing in an organised way. It has quality infrastructure that meets all the needs of MICE tourism with the administration continuing its work to add more charm to it. Some of the best attractions to visit post events include Rock Garden, Rose Garden, Pinjore Gardens, Sukhna Lake, etc.
The city is well-connected with other states of India and other countries through air, train and road. Chandigarh Airport is the nearest airport to the city centre, 12 kilometres away, and flights to and from Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai and other states operate regularly. The nearest railway station, Chandigarh Railway Station, is about 8 kilometres from main city. Buses and taxis are available at the station to tour the city. Chandigarh is reachable by road from other cities such as Delhi, Shimla, Kulla, etc. From Delhi, Chandigarh is about 244 kilometres away and can be reached via NH4 and NH1.