Situated at a distance of about 11 kilometres from the capital Chandigarh, Panchkula constitutes one of the prominent places of Haryana. The district is blessed with thick forest cover, better than any other part of the state, and pleasant atmosphere. Some of the must-visit places in Panchkula include Mansa Devi Temple, Chattbir Zoo, Cactus Garden, Pinjore, etc.
The district is well-connected with other parts of the state and rest of the country through air, train and road. The nearest airport is the Chandigarh International Airport at a distance of 16 kilometres where flights to and from Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and other cities operate regularly. The nearest railway station is also in Chandigarh and is about 6 kilometres away. Panchkula has sound road connectivity with other parts of Haryana and rest of the country through various national highways. There is no dearth of buses and cabs plying to and from Panchkula. You can conveniently travel to Punjab and Himachal Pradesh from Panchkula availing Haryana transport facilities.