Lalit Kala Academy, 1st Floor, State Library, Sector 34 A, Chandigarh, 160022 Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Lalit Kala Akademi in Chandigarh is usually pulsating with the energy of different exhibitions and events that are held out here daily. This multidisciplinary gallery and exhibition space is worth checking out. Hangout zone of the artistically inclined and art connoisseurs, Lalit Kala Akademi in Chandigarh is the Union Territory arm of the national body set up by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru for the specific purpose of promoting art in India. Housing one of the best combinations of contemporary and traditional art, both Indian and International, the gallery often has on display works by both more well established as well as upcoming artists. Whether its oils, watercolours, sculptures, graphics, photography, ceramics or installation art- you can see it all here.
Lalit Kala Academy
HistoryEdit
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Must SeeEdit
Attraction
Visiting TimeEdit
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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Best Season to VisitEdit
September to March.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1to 2 hours
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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- The Cafe – JW Marriott ; W Marriott Hotel, Plot 6, Dakshin Marg, Sector 35 B, Chandigarh. ; Ph/M – 91 8591056362 ; Food Serve – Multi-Cuisine.
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Chandigarh is well connected by a road network and National Highways 21 and National Highway 22. The tourist can reach to Chandigarh by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.
Bus : State owned buses connect Chandigarh to all nearest cities in Punjab and Haryana. Deluxe Volvo buses and semi deluxe buses are available from Shimla (110 km), Manali (320 km), New Delhi (260 km) and Dehradun (175 km). Deluxe buses charge Rs 3-4 per kilometer.
Train : Chandigarh is connected by rail to many cities in Punjab, Haryana and also to Delhi. Frequent trains are running between Delhi and Chandigarh (260 km). One can get connection trains to Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore and Trivandrum (Kochu Veli) from Chandigarh. Chandigarh Railway Station : 2654782.
Air : Chandigarh has an international airport which is located just 11km away from the city centre. Indian Airlines connect the city with other major cities like Mumbai , Delhi, Jammu, and Amritsar. Chandigarh international airport : 91-172-2659886.
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Safety / WarningEdit
- Beware of pickpockets as Chandigarh is a major tourist city in India.
- Don’t flash jewelry or large sums of money.
- Avoid false saller, they may sale you fake items.
- Never accept a ride if there’s someone accompanying the driver in a taxi or rickshaw.
- Keep a copy of your passport/visa separate from the original.
HelplineEdit
- Police Control Room (Chandigarh): 2741900
- Ambulance : 102
- Fire Brigade : 101
