Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula form what is locally known as the 'Tricity'. Chandigarh was the first planned city of independent India, neatly divided into numbered sectors. The sector scheme of Chandigarh extends into Mohali (subsequently named Sahibzada Ajit Singh (SAS) Nagar). Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali is located in Sector 81 of SAS Nagar. Sector 81 is being developed as the knowledge city. Institutes in Nanotechnology and Biotechnology and other fields are being setup. Next to IISER is the Indian School of Business, which is also a part of the knowledge city.

Taxis are available at the airport. In particular, Mega Cabs has a booth (the left-most one) just before the exit at the airport. Most of the drivers know how to reach "IISER Mohali (Sector 81)". At the Chandigarh railway station, autorickshaws are also available. Phone numbers for radio taxis are : 0172 4141414, 4242424 and radio autos are available at : 0172 4242424 and 4343434. Click here to view a map of Chandigarh.

Weather in Tricity in March is pleasant. Light woolens may be required in the evening.

Mohali boasts of a major cricket ground, the PCA stadium where many international matches are held. The stadium hosts the Kings XI Punjab team of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Information about Chandigarh is available at this link

Chandigarh is a major tourist hub. Click here for tourism information.

There are a number of archaeological sites from late Harappan age to 1st and 2nd century A. D. in nearby areas, the most remarkable being Sanghol which is an hour's drive from Chandigarh. There are many other sites in Ropar district. There are many parks where fossils can be seen including a fossil park near Kala Aamb/Nahan in Himachal Pradesh.

The capital of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla is three hours drive from Chandigarh. Another quaint place in the hills is Kasauli which is an hour and a half's drive from Chandigarh.

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