About Zirakpur, Mohali

Set in the foothills of the Shivalik Hills, Zirakpur is well-known as the gateway to Chandigarh (if you are heading from New Delhi). For the longest time, this satellite town consisted of small villages that stretched along the Chandigarh-Ambala highway. The town has several shopping malls and is also known as the wedding capital of India. The numerous hotels in Zirakpur, Mohali offer a fabulous view of the exceptional fireworks during these weddings. It is a wonderful ritual that this town is famed for.

Shopping and Dining in and around Zirakpur, Mohali

As far as shopping is concerned, several malls and shopping centres are close to Mohali hotels near Zirakpur. For instance, Paras Downtown Square, which is about 3 km from the centre of the city, offers different kinds of retail stores. It is centrally air-conditioned and offers ample parking space. Among the different shopping malls in Mohali, the Cosmo Mall boasts over 200 fashion and entertainment brands. The mall is just about 3 km from the city centre. There are numerous hotels in Mohali near Zirakpur and these places offer a great selection of fine dining and cafés. For instance, Radisson’s Mosaic is one of the popular restaurants in Mohali, which is 1.8 km from the city centre, and offers a wonderful selection of dishes that include North Indian and some Continental fare too. If you are on a budget or you are staying at any of the affordable hotels you can head to Cosmo Mall, shop around, and eat at any one of the 50 food outlets.

Places to visit in and around Zirakpur, Mohali

The Mahendra Choudhary Zoological Park is among the best places to visit in Mohali, in and around Zirakpur. At about 6 km from the city centre, it is quite close to the many hotels in Mohali and is one of the popular tourist spots. It is a well-maintained zoo with several species of animals, reptiles, and birds. No trip to Chandigarh is complete without a visit to the Golden Temple. It is about 18 km from any of the Mohali hotels, making it ideal for a day trip. On the other hand, consider a trip to The Rock Garden of Chandigarh if you wish to see something innovative. It is about 12-15 km from Zirakpur’s centre. This rock garden is situated in the northern part of Chandigarh and is the brainchild of Nek Chand, who wanted to make better use of the city’s waste.

How to reach Zirakpur, Mohali

Once you have booked yourself into any of the hotels near Zirakpur, Mohali, you can begin to look at the travelling options. If you choose to fly, the closest airport is Chandigarh. The distance from the airport to Zirakpur is about 14 km. Or, you can take the train from New Delhi to Ghaggar Station. The journey will take about 3-4 hours. From the railway station, the town of Zirakpur is about 7.5 km. You can also ride a bus from New Delhi to Zirakpur, which will take about 6-7 hours, depending on the bus service. Finally, you can choose from several car rental services to take you from New Delhi to Zirakpur by road.

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