Introduction to city Chandigarh - In Punjab
The most striking thing about the city is the expanse of
resplendent blue sky with the mountains in the backdrop.
When you are approaching the city, you would see the jagged
skyline of the Shivalik Hills looming large over the city
and the faint image of an old temple dedicated to Goddess
Chandi, from which the city got its name.
Political position of Chandigarh is quite ambiguous for
anybody not knowing the city well. It is the capital to
two northern Indian states Punjab and Haryana besides being
a union territory in itself. The birth of this modern, happening
city was an act of anguish and drama that took place at
the time of partition of India and Pakistan. Lahore, the
earlier capital of Punjab merged with Pakistan and Chandigarh
was conceived to be a symbol of India’s freedom. The task
of designing the city fell on the shoulders of renowned
French architect Edouard ’Le Corbusier’ Jeanneret who created
Chandigarh as a city of ”Sun, Space and Verdure” to fulfil
basic functions of working, living, and care of body and
spirit. Today, the city is home to more than half a million
people living in harmonious conditions that are considered
to be the best in the country.
SightSeeing : Places to
visit in destination - Chandigarh
There are not many sites of historical importance in Chandigarh
as this is one of the most modern cities in the country.
A most important site in the city is the Rock Garden,
the place that has been captured by millions of cameras.
Rose Garden is another important landmark and a part
of Leisure Valley, a garland of gardens that ornaments the
city. Government Museum and Art Gallery displays
some important stone sculptures of ancient India.
Excursions : Places nearby
city - Chandigarh
Shivalik ranges, the part of Lower Himalayas, offers many
natural as well as man-made attractions around Chandigarh.
Yadavindra Gardens is modelled after famous Mughal
Gardens at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi. Bhima Devi
Temple is part of the Panchayatan group of temples.
Bhakra Nangal Dam built over the river Sutlej was
described as one of the ”Temples of Modern India” by the
first prime minister of India, Jawahar Lal Nehru. Kasauli
is a beautiful hill station visited by a large number of
people every year. Nallagarh Fort, situated in the
state of Himachal Pradesh has been converted in an outstanding
heritage hotel recently. Morni Hills, as the name
suggests is a beautiful hilly terrain that offers many adventure
sport options in its sylvan surroundings. Kalka is
not much of a tourist destination but a major train station
for reaching the destinations in Himachal Pradesh. Sukhna
Lake is the most favoured recreation spot of the people
of Chandigarh.
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Sight Seeing of Chandigarh
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in Chandigarh
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