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Zirakpur
Zirakpur is a town in Mohali District, Punjab, neighboring Mohali, India. It is set on the foothills of Shivalik hills.
Zirakpur at a Glance
Why Zirakpur?
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- Manimajra Fort
- National Cactus and Succulent Botanical Garden and Research Centre
- Gurdwara Khooni Sahib
- Garden of Silence
Zirakpur at a Glance
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Places to Visit
- Manimajra Fort: Manimajra Fort is a fort situated in Mani Majra, Chandigarh (city of Indian Union). It is over 360 years old and has become more popular with the shooting of the Oscar-winning movie Zero Dark Thirty.
- National Cactus and Succulent Botanical Garden and Research Centre: The National Cactus and Succulent Botanical Garden and Research Centre, known as the Cactus Garden, is a 7 acres (2.8 ha) cactus garden in Sector 5 of Panchkula, Haryana, India, was established in 1987, and is known for its rare and endangered species of Indian succulent plants.
- Gurdwara Khooni Sahib: Sri Khooni Sahib is a gurudwara in Manimajra, a small town in Chandigarh, India. The gurdwara is located about one kilometer from the Mata Mansa Devi Temple, a Hindu temple.
- Garden of Silence: The Garden of Silence is a meditative space at the end of Sukhna Lake, Chandigarh, India. It features a seated Buddha.
Sightseeing Places
- Manimajra Fort: Manimajra Fort is a fort situated in Mani Majra, Chandigarh (city of Indian Union). It is over 360 years old and has become more popular with the shooting of the Oscar-winning movie Zero Dark Thirty.
- National Cactus and Succulent Botanical Garden and Research Centre: The National Cactus and Succulent Botanical Garden and Research Centre, known as the Cactus Garden, is a 7 acres (2.8 ha) cactus garden in Sector 5 of Panchkula, Haryana, India, was established in 1987, and is known for its rare and endangered species of Indian succulent plants.
- Gurdwara Khooni Sahib: Sri Khooni Sahib is a gurudwara in Manimajra, a small town in Chandigarh, India. The gurdwara is located about one kilometer from the Mata Mansa Devi Temple, a Hindu temple.
- Garden of Silence: The Garden of Silence is a meditative space at the end of Sukhna Lake, Chandigarh, India. It features a seated Buddha.
Places That Define Zirakpur
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Manimajra Fort
Manimajra Fort is a fort situated in Mani Majra, Chandigarh (city of Indian Union). It is over 360 years old and has become more popular with the shooting of the Oscar-winning movie Zero Dark Thirty.
National Cactus and Succulent Botanical Garden and Research Centre
The National Cactus and Succulent Botanical Garden and Research Centre, known as the Cactus Garden, is a 7 acres (2.8 ha) cactus garden in Sector 5 of Panchkula, Haryana, India, was established in 1987, and is known for its rare and endangered species of Indian succulent plants.
Gurdwara Khooni Sahib
Sri Khooni Sahib is a gurudwara in Manimajra, a small town in Chandigarh, India. The gurdwara is located about one kilometer from the Mata Mansa Devi Temple, a Hindu temple.
Garden of Silence
The Garden of Silence is a meditative space at the end of Sukhna Lake, Chandigarh, India. It features a seated Buddha.
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How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), about 4 km from Zirakpur.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Ghaggar railway station, about 5 km from central Zirakpur.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Zirakpur (Apr, May, Jun) averages 23–35°C with about 33 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Zirakpur (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 25–33°C with about 119 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Zirakpur (Oct, Nov) averages 16–28°C with about 18 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Zirakpur (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 10–21°C with about 26 mm of rain per month.
Weather
- Summer: Average highs of 35°C and lows of 23°C.
- Monsoon: Average highs of 33°C and lows of 25°C.
- Post-monsoon: Average highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C.
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Spiritual & Religious
History
- Ancient History: Zirakpur got its name from a small village, which is now a part of the present Zirakpur town. For long it remained a bunch of small villages located along the Chandigarh-Ambala highway. Then Chandigarh started to expand, and these villages started to seem like a part of Chandigarh.
- Modern History: Before the year 2000, the city had a population of less than twenty thousand. Soon a small village Baltana, which is a part of Zirakpur now, started having some population growth being near Panchkula and Chandigarh. The upcoming 5500-acre GMADA Aerotropolis project near Dayalpura has increased the interest of investors in the region.
Planning Guide
- Accommodation: There are a number of budget hotel options (of price and quality comparable to typical Indian cities) located near Chandigarh Airport. Here is the list: Hotel Sapphire, Tel: 01762-508881-82, 9779921111, Email: sapphirehotel7@gmail.com Royal Park Resorts, Tel: +91 9066421111, 9066049000
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Significance
Zirakpur got its name from a small village, which is now a part of the present Zirakpur town. For long it remained a bunch of small villages located along the Chandigarh-Ambala highway.
Natural Significance
Zirakpur got its name from a small village, which is now a part of the present Zirakpur town. For long it remained a bunch of small villages located along the Chandigarh-Ambala highway.
Frequently Asked Questions
Zirakpur is most comfortable in January, February, March, October and November, when average daytime highs stay at or below 32°C and rainfall is low. The hottest month is May (average high 36°C) and the wettest months are July and August.
The nearest airport is Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), about 4 km away. The nearest railway station is Ghaggar railway station, about 5 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Manimajra Fort, National Cactus and Succulent Botanical Garden and Research Centre, Gurdwara Khooni Sahib and Garden of Silence.
A stay of 1 day covers the main sights. Ready-made 1-day and 2-day itineraries are linked on this page.
Average highs range from 18°C to 36°C over the year, with about 599 mm of rain in total.
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