A Travel Price Comparison for India Uttar Pradesh vs. Chandigarh for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Uttar Pradesh or Chandigarh?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Uttar Pradesh and Chandigarh. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Uttar Pradesh or Chandigarh?

Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh is a state in the northern plains region of India. The vast region has an ancient and interesting history which has even been said to have inspired two great epics of India, the Ramayana and Mahabharata. It is most famous for the Taj Mahal, located in Agra - the tourist capital of the region.

Chandigarh

As India's first planned city, Chandigarh is a city very distinct from the rest of the country. Much of its architecture is very modern and sits against a backdrop of the Shivalik Hills. Some of the best known attractions of Chandigarh include its rock garden, rose garden, and Sukhna Lake.

For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in India, The Best Adventure Tours to India, The Best Sightseeing Tours in India, and The Best Cultural Tours in India.


Which place is cheaper, Chandigarh or Uttar Pradesh?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Uttar Pradesh Prices
    India Prices
    Chandigarh Prices
    India Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Uttar Pradesh $0.00
    Chandigarh $52

The average daily cost (per person) in Uttar Pradesh is $0.00, while the average daily cost in Chandigarh is $52. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Uttar Pradesh and Chandigarh in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Uttar Pradesh -
    Chandigarh $18
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Uttar Pradesh $0.00
    Chandigarh $36
Compare Hotels in Uttar Pradesh and Chandigarh

Looking for a hotel in Uttar Pradesh or Chandigarh? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.

Hotels in Uttar Pradesh


Hotels in Chandigarh


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Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Uttar Pradesh -
    Chandigarh $11

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Uttar Pradesh

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Uttar Pradesh:

  • A Taste of Agra for Foodies with Private Transfer: $114
  • Agra to Delhi (one-way shared transfer): $67
  • Agra to Delhi Private Luxury Transfer: $76
  • Agra to Delhi airport transfer by air-conditioned car: $130
  • Agra to Delhi airport transfer by air-conditioned car: $67
  • Agra to New Delhi One Way Transfer by Private Car: $60
  • Agra: Half Day Tour of Taj Mahal and Agra Fort with Transfers: $27
  • Agra: Mohabbat the Taj show tickets and agra transfers: $47
  • All Inclusive Delhi Drop from Agra - Private Transfer (Tata Indigo/Toyota Etios): $80
  • All inclusive Delhi Drop From Agra - Private Transfer : $100
  • Delhi Private Arrival Transfer From New Delhi Airport To Hotel In Delhi: $34
  • Door-to-Door Comfort: Agra to Delhi Private Transfer: $86

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chandigarh

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Chandigarh:

  • Affordable Chandigarh to Manali Transfer: $98
  • Chandigarh Airport IXC to Manali Resorts - Round-Trip Transfer: $157
  • Delhi to Indira Gandhi Airport (DEL) - Departure Private Transfer: $198
  • From Delhi: One way Private Transfer Service to Agra: $139
  • Premium Chandigarh Airport Transfer: Cheap & Comfortable: $20
  • Private Transfer from Chandigarh City to Chandigarh (IXC) Airport: $36
  • Private Transfer from Chandigarh to Delhi: $38

Is it cheaper to fly into Uttar Pradesh or Chandigarh?

Prices for flights to both Chandigarh and Uttar Pradesh change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    Uttar Pradesh -
    Chandigarh $25

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Uttar Pradesh

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Uttar Pradesh.

  • Tests of Best Varanasi Local Food Tour With Tourist Guide: $17
  • Agra Cooking Classes (Pick up and Drop available): $18
  • Varanasi Food Tour with Monu : $30
  • Varanasi Cooking Classes with Indu and Shobha: $32
  • Private Indian Cooking Demonstration and In-Home Meal Minutes from the Taj Mahal: $33
  • Varanasi: 3-hour street food tour: $33
  • Watch Bollywood Movie with Dinner in Agra: $35
  • Indian Home Visit Cooking Demo: $38
  • A Vegetarian Cooking Demonstration in Agra (Lunch or Dinner): $40
  • Dinner at Agra with local Indian family : $40
  • Private Vegetarian Indian Cooking Class in Agra : $41
  • Varanasi: Private Food Tour with Ganga Aarti Ceremony: $42

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Uttar Pradesh -
    Chandigarh $14

Tours and Activities in Uttar Pradesh

Here are a few actual costs in Uttar Pradesh for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Agra: skip-the-line Sunrise Taj Mahal with Mausoleum Tour: $0.58
  • Taj Mahal & Agra fort Skip-the-Line Tour By Car with Options: $2.00
  • From Agra - Skip the Line: Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Tour by Car: $2.50
  • Taj Mahal Skip-the-Line Guided Tour with Optional Add-ons: $2.80
  • Agra: Taj Mahal, Agra & Elephant SOS Full or Half Day Tour: $2.89
  • Skip The Line Taj Mahal & Agra Tour by AC Car From Agra: $3.50
  • LOCAL Agra :Taj Mahal Sunrise and Sunset Private Tour by Car: $4.00
  • Full Day Agra Tour By Tuk Tuk: $4.00
  • City Tour of Taj Mahal Sunrise and sunset in Agra: $4.00
  • Agra: Skip-the-Line Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Private Tour: $4.00
  • Skip the line guided tour of taj mahal & Agra fort with entrance.: $4.00
  • Agra City Tour From Sunrise to Sunset: $4.00

Tours and Activities in Chandigarh

Here are a few actual costs in Chandigarh for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Nature Walk of Chandigarh( 2 Hours Walking Tour): $13
  • Chandigarh Walking Tour : $13
  • Chandigarh Walking Tour (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $16
  • Nature Walk of Chandigarh( 2 Hours Walking Tour): $16
  • Chandigarh Museum Tour with Tuk Tuk ride: $24
  • Chandigarh Nightlife Tour with shopping and food tasting: $24
  • Chandigarh Nightlife Tour with shopping and food tasting: $25
  • Private Taj Mahal and Agra Day Tour from Delhi by Superfast Train: $35
  • Best Taj Mahal Tour From Delhi: $54
  • Chandigarh 01 Day Tour: $54
  • Chandigarh Private Full Day Tour : $65
  • Highlights of the Chandigarh (Guided Half Day City Tour): $77

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Uttar Pradesh -
    Chandigarh $7.94

Sample the Local Flavors in Uttar Pradesh

Also in Uttar Pradesh, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Pub Crawl Lucknow: $38


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Uttar Pradesh and Chandigarh, we can see that Chandigarh is more expensive. And not only is Uttar Pradesh much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Uttar Pradesh would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Uttar Pradesh and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Chandigarh would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Chandigarh than you might in Uttar Pradesh.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Uttar Pradesh Expensive? and Is Chandigarh Expensive?.


Which has a larger population, Uttar Pradesh or Chandigarh?

Uttar Pradesh has a larger population, and is about 180 times larger than the population of Chandigarh. When comparing the sizes of Uttar Pradesh and Chandigarh, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.

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