RECENT WEATHER data showed an unusual twist — night temperatures in Chandigarh dipped lower than Shimla, flipping the long-held idea that hills always mean colder winters. It’s one of those climate moments that makes you pause, recheck the thermometer, and question your packing list. And if this is the present… we couldn’t help but imagine a future what if — where this chill isn’t a one-off, but the beginning of a travel trend gone completely upside down.

Here’s a Tedhe Medhe Samachaar piece on that Chandigarh colder than Shimla story — but with a fun “future what-if” twist where weather changes flip travel plans upside down:

What If Plains Became The New Chill Zone?

Future ka weather report thoda unpredictable hai — aur imagine karo ek aise world ko jahan tourists romantic hills ko chhodkar Chandigarh ki cold nights ke liye bookings kar rahe ho. Yes bhai, Shimla, Manali aur hill stations past memories jaise lagne lage, kyunki average winter night temperature Chandigarh mein just out-colded hills in recent years. Aise scenario mein travel maps ne “hill station trip” se nikal kar "plain city chill trip" ban jayenge.

Chandigarh: The New Cold & Cool Destination

Imagine this: couples pehle Shimla ki snow ke liye plane catch karte the. Ab wahi couples Chandigarh ki lakeside walks, warm coffee aur unexpectedly chilly nights ke liye train catch karte dikhenge. Apni Haryanvi pe brush up karte huye, romantic valleys mein goonjne wale gaano ki jagah future mien canodling couples Punjabi rap pe vibe karte dikhenge.

City planners ne toh tourism boards tak rename kar diya:

“Chandigarh — Where Chill Happens.”

Snow boots ab hills ke bag ko chhod kar city closet ke permanent corner mein milenge.

Hills Ka Romantic Appeal vs Plains Ka New Chill Appeal

Shimla aur other hill stations ka charm phir bhi iconic hoga — snowfall, pine trees, cable cars — lekin Chandigarh ki wet chilly nights pe "Learn English Go To Kanneda" wale boards ko dodge karte hue jab aap walks lenge toh baat hi kuch aur hogi. 

“Wander in a Thar, lagaaye sardiyon mein chaand chaar” jaise romantic couplets will replace Bollywood lyrics. 

Kitna mazaa aayega jab Chandigarh ke saare sectors will try to outdo each other as the coolest tourist destination.

Couples Instagram pe “Forget hills, meet my chills” hashtags use karte hue photos post karenge — jahan pahadi backdrop ki jagah city lights + foggy park combo hota hai.

Moral of the Story
 

Travel trends kabhi kabhi chef ke recipe ki tarah badalte hain.. Agar ek din planes aur hills dono equal gravity se attract karein, tab agli family trip me shayad, hills ko chhod kar Chandigarh ki chilly nights pe RSVP mile. And don't tell me an additional serving of cchole bhature and lassi won't add to the amazing chill in the air.  Flatulence be damned. 


 

About Author

Abbas Momin is a stand up comedian, writer, and podcaster. He has written columns for The Indian Express, Rolling Stone India and GQ India. Abbas has also hosted a film podcast called 'Has It Aged Well?' and does regular appearances on Cyrus Broacha's show 'Cyrus Says'. He has acted in the film 'Ghoomer' and the web series 'Very Parivarik'.