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Mohali is the satellite city of Chandigarh situated on the west borders of the city beautiful and stretches the capital city. The city was named as SAS Nagar, after the eldest son of Guru Gobind Singh, Sahibzada Ajit Singh. Mohali is the 18th district of Punjab.
It is a part of tri-city in Punjab, is developing into an IT hub, with paving its land and space to many brands like Dell, Quark, and Philips. Apart from making its mark in the IT sector, it also stands as a tourist place with its commercial and shopping centers.
Earlier it was a part of Rupnagar district in Punjab, which is in the north of Mohali. Fatehgarh Sahib and Patiala are located on the south of Mohali. A part of the Chandigarh Tricity along with Panchkula, Mohali has lush green open spaces and ecological ridges that have numerous bird species.
General facts about Mohali Location: North India State: Punjab Area: 1,188.13 sq. kms. Language: Hindi, Punjabi and English Climate: Hot, Arid and Humid Major Attractions: The Mohali Cricket Stadium, Sukhna Lake, Bhakra Nangal Dam Ideal Time to Visit: October and November
Climate of Mohali Lying in the northern region of the country, obviously expecting the extreme type of climate like the other cities of the state. Summers bring in the hot winds with intermittent rains and the winter making it really cold and in compliance with the western winds, the city also experiences winter rains. The ideal time to visit the city is during the months of October and November.
Tourist sightseeing in Mohali One of the greatest attractions of the city is The Mohali Cricket Stadium by Punjab Cricket Association, conducting many international and domestic cricket events. Other than cricket, there are other facilities as well offered by the stadium such as swimming pool, practice nets and health clubs.
Other popular places to visit in Mohali include Sukhna Lake, Bhakra Nangal Dam and the Nada Sahib Gurudwara. The Sukhna Lake is nestled on the foothills of the Himalayas. Some other religious attractions in Mohali include Lalan Wala Peer, Amb Sahib, Angithe Sahib and Pubba Sahib Gurudwara, Nana Sahib and Anandpur Sahib Gurudwaras.
How to reach Mohali
Mohali By Air: Chandigarh airport is the nearest airfield than connects the city with the other parts of the world. Thereafter, you need to commute through roadways and for that local buses and taxis are available.
Mohali By Rail:The city itself possesses a railway terminal.
Mohali By Road:There are only a few buses that connects Mohali with the other part of the country raging from Himachal to Punjab and for the other states and cities to be connected with it, you have to reach to the Chandigarh bus terminal and from there local buses are available to reach your destination.