Initially known as SAS Nagar (Sahibzada Ajit Singh), Mohali is a city and commercial hub in Punjab adjacent to 'City Beautiful' Chandigarh. The splendid place is rapidly developing to become the I.T sector of Punjab and holds a rich past as well. The early history tells that Mohali was a home to Harappans 8,000 years. On the other hand, Mohali was also an inseparable part of Sikh Empire during medieval era.
Elevated at 350 meters above sea level, Mohali is a splendid city that is an extended part of Chandigarh. The city is designed without any unique planning and reflects the architecture that is found in Chandigarh. According to the GDMA master plan, Mohali has hemmed the nearby small villages and 127 sectors as well. This has made it the nearest place to Shaheed Bhagat Singh Airport. Mohali witnesses sub tropical climate. The summers are humid, winters are foggy and cold and monsoons aren't reliable.
Mohali gloats numerous places of interest that lure the people. Religious places like Gurudwara Amb Sahib, Gurudwara Mata Sundari and Gurudwara Singh Shaheedan are prime religious attractions. Other alluring places include the names like Fateh Burj, Rose Garden, Rock Garden etc.
The major populace of Mohali speaks Punjabi and Hindi.