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 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.

Best Time to Visit Mohali

The period from the months of November to February mark the winter season in Mohali. The maximum temperature in winter ranges from 7 to 15 °C while the minimum temperature varies from -2 and 5 °C. This is the best time to Visit Mohali.

How to Reach Mohali?

By Air : The nearest airport to Mohali is located at Chandigarh. This airport is connected to the major cities of the country like Delhi and Mumbai through regular flights. After de-boarding at the airport, you can take a bus or private cab to reach Mohali.

By Rail : Mohali junction is connected to the national capital, Delhi through an express rail service that plies daily. The other major railhead that is nearest to Mohali is located at a distance of 14 km in Chandigarh. This railway station is connected to all the major cities of the state and the country through frequent rail services.

By Road : Mohali is connected to the neighboring cities of the state through State owned bus services. There is a good network of roads that make it convenient for the travelers to have a comfortable drive to Mohali. There are luxurious buses that connect the city to other major cities including Delhi which is at a distance of 258 km.