Mohali : City Travel Guide
Facts at a Glance
Area: 1092.64 Sq. Km
Languages: Punjabi, Hindi, English
State: : Punjab
STD Code: : 0172
Population: 174,000
Best Time to Visit : : October to March
Geography & Climate
Mohali City is situated in the west of Chandigarh. It is bordered by Rupnagar district in the north, and Fatehpur Sahib & Patiyala in the south.
Mohali has subtropical climate. Summers are very hot here. It is not advisable to visit Mohali for fun as at this time temperature may rise from 35o C to 44 o C. Winters are slightly cold but are much comfortable here and during winter temperature may fall from 15o C to 5o C. At the time of spring and in autumn temperature normally ranges between 16oC and 25 o C and it is the best time to visit Mohali City Guide.
How to Reach
By Air :
The nearest airport to Mohali is in Chadigarh. This is a domestic airport and is 10 Km far from Mohali. Raja Sansi International Airport is the nearest International airport which is in Amritsar.
By Train :
Mohali is Just 10 Km from Chandigarh and at Chandigarh railway station you will get a good number of trains that are connected to many other cities in India. Kalka Shatabdi, Sampark Kranti, Dehradun Express are some of them.
By Road
Mohali is well connected to all over India by bus service. It is a very inexpensive and comfortable way to reach Mohali City Guide. You can use either government buses which are low in fare, and there are private AC and luxury buses also.
Places to see in Mohali
Amb Sahib Gurdwara
This Gurudwara is one of the famous historical places and a must visit place in Mohali. People from far away come over here to visit this place and make wishes that turn true.
Nada Sahib Gurdwara
Nada Sahib Gurdwara is one of the most famous religious places of Mohali. Situated on the bank of Ghagar river, it gives calmness to the soul of the listeners of Giurubani and Sabad Kirtan.
Bhakra Nagal Dam is one of the major attractions of this place and people from all over the country come to Mohali just to witness this majestic dam.
Sukhna Lake
It is an artificial lake. Enjoy the water birds playing in the water and stroll in the 2 Km path made for pedestrians.
What to Eat in Mohali
In Mohali, you can find fine restaurants to local Punjabi Dhabas, everything. If you want to go for international cuisines you will not be disappointed, but the real fun to enjoy Mohali is when you go to the local Dhaba or some old restaurant to savor the real taste of Panjabi food.
What to Shop in Mohali
This is a city of Gurudwaras. Buy Chudas and Kadas and also lockets with Guru Gobind Singh Ji pictures in them. Take home CD with Bhajans and Kirtans. Spicy pickles and Papads are specialty of Punjab. And do not forget to buy a sari or suit with vibrant Fulkari work on it.
History
In late 1966, Mohali was conceived after the trifurcation of Punjab and its capital Chandigarh becoming a Union Territory. The original plan of Mohali City Guide is in fact is a mere extension of road and the design system of Chandigarh without any unique planning of its own.
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