Chandigarh is one of the seven Union Territories of India and serves as a capital for two states, Punjab and Haryana. The city is beautifully located near the foothills of the Shivalik range in Northwest India and is India's first planned and green city. It is rightly nicknamed as "The City Beautiful" and is considered as one of the greatest experiments in urban planning and modern architecture of the 20th century.
A manifestation of a dream of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and well-renowned architect Le Corbusier, the city derives its name from Chandi Mandir located in the vicinity of the site selected for the city. Chandigarh is also known as a cultural capital of the region and is home to many prominent artists and writers. The frequently held exhibitions, and performances by singers, dancers, musicians and actors here, have inculcated among city residents a desire for the best in performing visual and plastic arts besides literary encounters.
Chandigarh today is a bustling metropolis engaged in industrial activity led by the IT sector. Some of the key companies located in and around are Infosys, IBM Daksh, Wipro, Amadeus, IDS Infotech, Microtek International, Ranbaxy, Fortis Healthcare, Punjab Tractors, ACC, Quark India, Agro Dutch Industries, Cheema Spintex, ICICI Prudential (Software development) etc. It is a perfect amalgamation of urban culture combined with modern architecture, wide tree-lined avenues, green belts and gardens and offers an idyllic living experience.
Located in the heart of Chandigarh’s industrial hub is Hometel Chandigarh. The hotel is 10 minutes away from the Chandigarh Railway Station and Airport and also enjoys proximity to Delhi–Chandigarh National Highway and the famous Rajiv Gandhi Chandigarh Technology Park. The hotel offers 114 spacious, air-conditioned rooms coupled with modern amenities and facilities. The 8200 sq. ft. banqueting area is the largest in the city with a capacity to organize and handle receptions of up to 600 guests.
By Air The closest major airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport. Daily direct flights to Chandigarh from Delhi & Mumbai and other major cites of India are available. The hotel is only 6 kms away from the International airport.
By Rail The Hotel is located 3.5 kms away from Chandigarh railway station. Shatabdi Express, Himalayan Queen and Paschim Express are major trains connecting Delhi to Chandigarh and Kalka every day. There are number of trains which connect Chandigarh to other cities and towns like Mumbai & Jaipur.
By Road Being a Union Territory several State buses connect Chandigarh well with many cities and towns of neighbouring states. The hotel is only 7 kms away from the city centre and enjoys a close proximity to Delhi –Chandigarh National Highway. Other chief road arteries linking Chandigarh are National Highways No. 21 (Ambala-Manali) and 22 (Ambala-Shimla).
Notes: # Above rates are inclusive of breakfast & all taxes.
# Extra bed charges are Rs. 1000/-
# Service tax of 5.15% will be extra on the above rates.
# Above rates are not valid for long weekends & Festivals.
