Chandigarh is a beautiful city and capital of northern states Punjab and Haryana. Chandigarh has many places to explore. If you're planning a one day trip  to Chandigarh then you have so much to do in this beautiful city. Firstly if you do not have a personal vehicle, hire a self drive vehicle to make your trip more convenient. There are many companies who offer self drive car rental services in Chandigarh. One of the best is Car4Hires as they offer amazing self drive car rental services in Chandigarh. After you will receive your rental car, you can explore the city on your own terms. Chandigarh has many places like Bird Park, Sukhna Lake, Rose Garden and Sector 17 Plaza Market.

1. Shopping - If you want to do shopping then you must have to explore the main markets of Chandigarh. If you're a brand lover then you should go to sector 17 market as there are many top brands stores. Apart from Sector 17, If you also like non-branded items you can visit sector 22 Shastri Market which is also a famous market of Chandigarh. This market is very crowded and here you will found a good variety of clothes, shoes and other items. Some of the other markets in Chandigarh are Palika Bazar and Patel Market. You can also explore these markets if you want. 

2. Day Out - For a good day out you can go to Sukhna Lake and enjoy boating. If you come to Chandigarh in February or March then you can also visit beautiful gardens like Rose Garden and Japnese Garden. If you're a bird lover then there is a Bird Sanctuary near Sukhna Lake. You can go there and see beautiful birds. 

3. Night Out - If you're a party lover then you should must explore the clubs and pubs in Chandigarh. There are many clubs in sector 26 Chandigarh. You can enjoy a active nightlife with loud music and a good crowd. 

4. Food - Chandigarh has many good restaurants for all type of food. If you're a chinese lover then you should must explore Sector 15 Chinese Market. There are many good food options in Sector 32 and, 34 also if you're a junk food lover. Along with this, Chandigarh has many beautiful Cafe's and restaurants to visit with your friends or family. 

To spend a day in Chandigarh, you can visit the places I have mentioned above. You can also book a self drive rental car from Car4Hires to explore these places with more comfort. You can book your self drive car direct from their website as they provide a user-friendly website.