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Mohali (Ajitgarh) - The Commercial Hub And IT City Of Punjab

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Situated in the Indian state of Punjab, Mohali, now named as Ajitgarh, is a satellite city of Chandigarh. It is one of the three cities that collectively form the Chandigarh Tricity - Chandigarh and Panchkula in Haryana being the other two.

Mohali is officially known as SAS Nagar in the memory of Sahibzada Ajit Singh, the eldest son of Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Conceived after the trifurcation of Punjab, Mohali was a part of the Rupnagar district until the government of Punjab declared it as a separate district in 2006.

Over time, this city in the suburbs of Chandigarh has undergone massive development and is today targeted by several outsourcing IT companies including international firms like Quark, Dell and Philips.

Tourist Places In And Around Mohali

There is a lot to see for travellers opting for Mohali tourism, starting from the magnificence of Mohali Cricket Stadium to the mesmerising beauty of Sukhna Lake. Rock Garden, Chhatbir Zoo, Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary, Rose Garden and Bhakra Nangal Dam are among other popular places of tourist interest near Mohali.

The city boasts of several religious sites as well, such as Gurdwara Amb Sahib, Gurdwara Nada Sahib, Mansa Devi Temple and Nabha Sahib. There are also several attractions near Mohali, including Panchakula, Shimla and Sharanpur, which are a few hours away by road. Many holidaymakers opting for Mohali tourism packages also incorporate a visit to these nearby tourist destinations in their itinerary.

How To Reach Mohali

From any part of the world, Mohali can be easily reached via air or rail gateways at Chandigarh. Buses and cars are convenient options to travel to Mohali from nearby regions.

Mohali Weather

Mohali experiences a humid sub-tropical climate that is characteristic of hot summers, mild winters and unpredictable rainfall. The best time for Mohali tourism is from October to March.

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How to Reach Mohali

  • By Road
    From nearby regions like Delhi, Chandigarh and Ambala, road transportation is the best way to travel to Mohali. PEPSU and HRTC offer bus services to Mohali from most major cities of Punjab and Haryana. Other convenient options to reach Mohali via road are autos and taxis.
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  • By Train
    Since Mohali does not have a rail head of its own, tourists from across the country can take a train to the Chandigarh Railway Station. Situated at a distance of 19 km to the east of Mohali, this train station offers taxis and bus services to travel to Mohali from Chandigarh.
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  • By Air
    There is no airport in Mohali; however, the city can be easily reached via Chandigarh Airport that is located 15 km to its east. Travellers flying to Chandigarh from different parts of the India like Delhi, Mumbai and Ahmedabad can take a taxi, bus or an auto to reach Mohali.
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