Chandigarh - Le Corbusier's City - Gardens - Architecture |
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| On their way to Kullu-Manali, Sheela and Mohan stopped overnight at Chandigarh. They drove around the city and saw the sight-seeing spots. This city which is the shared capital of Haryana and Punjab is also a Union Territory in its own right. It houses many impressive government and office buildings. It is also a model in town-planning and architecture. |
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| Le Corbusier's City |
| Chandigarh |
Famous for being one of independent India's first modern cities, with a grid plan and spectacular architecture, Chandigarh was designed by the renowned architect Le Corbusier. It is the gateway to many tourism destinations in Himachal Pradesh.
Highlights:
Capitol Complex - this houses the government buildings of the Secretariat, High Court and the State Assembly.
Sector 17 - this is the swanky shopping area with the good shops and restaurants.
Rose Garden - boasting of over 1000 varieties of roses, this is one of India's best. It is at its peak in February/March.
Rock Garden - this famous alternative garden was designed out of waste by Nek Chand a government official.
Sukhna Lake - this is a favourite outing spot where you can enjoy a pleasant evening stroll and a lovely sunset view. |
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| Articles and Blogs | | Chandigarh History - Chandigarh history that will give you useful piece of information on the origin of Chandigarh. A search for a Capital led to the founding of Chandigarh. | | Chandigarh Blog - Chandigarh has been called the city of gardens. Chandigarh was designed by Le Corbusier & the city is the symbol of modern India. | | Official Websites | | Chandigarh Administration - Chandigarh Administration Government portal covering diverse topics including health, tourism, culture, climate, Tenders and e-Governance. | | Chandigarh Tourism - Chandigarh Tourism Government portal - Official website of Dept. of Tourism, covers Chandigarh Entry formalities, Places of Interest in Chandigarh, Lists of Tourist Guides in Chandigarh and Tourism in Chandigarh. | | Other Useful Links | | Rock Garden - Nek Chand created the magnificent Rock Garden in Chandigarh. Nek Chand worked under cover of darkness for eighteen years to create the Rock Garden in Chandigarh. | | Directory of official Chandigarh sites - Chandigarh Government Web directory of Health, Chandigarh Tourism, Education, Finance, Banking, Judiciary and Executive. | | Weather- Weather forecast for Chandigarh with a fast, easy to use interface. Includes weather maps, graphics and radar images. |
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