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CHANDIGARH
THE CITY BEAUTIFUL
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THE CITY BEAUTIFUL

• Chandigarh is the best-planned city in India,
  with architecture which is world-renowned, and a
  quality of life, which is unparalleled. As the
  capital of the states of Punjab and Haryana, and
  the Union Territory of Chandigarh it is a
  prestigious city. The face of modern India,
  Chandigarh, is the manifestation of a dream that
  Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru envisaged and Le Corbusier
  executed.
• Serenity and a city are two diametrically
  opposite concepts, which however, get belied in
  the 'City Beautiful'. It is here that the trees
  and plants are as much a part of the construction
  plans as the buildings and the roads. Indias
  first planned city, is a rich, prosperous, green
  city rightly called THE CITY BEAUTIFUL.

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HERITAGE
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THE ARCHITECTURE

• Chandigarh is one of the most significant urban
  planning experiments of the 20th century. It is
  the only one of the numerous urban planning
  schemes of Le Corbusier, the famous French
  architect-planner, to have actually been
  executed. Le Corbusier summed up his work on the
  city in an "edict", a few points summarized here
• The city of Chandigarh is planned to human scale.
  Here the radiance of nature and heart are within
  our reach.
• This city is composed of sectors. Each sector is
  800 meters by 1,200 meters, enclosed by roads
  allocated to fast mechanized transport and sealed
  to direct access from the houses.
• The central plaza in Sector 17 was designed by Le
  Corbusier as "Pedestrian's Paradise". No
  vehicular traffic will be permitted in the plaza.
• No personal statues shall be erected in the city
  or parks of Chandigarh. The city is planned to
  breathe the new sublimated spirit of art.

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LE CORBUSIER CENTRE

• The Le Corbusier Centre was set up on October
  6,  2008 on the occasion of the 121st birth
  centenary  of  Le Corbusier, to commemorate and
  preserve the work and legacy of Le Corbusier with
  specific reference to the modern architectural
  Heritage of Chandigarh.
• The Centre displays and exhibits the life and
  works of Le Corbusier, so that tourists and
  future generations may be able to acquaint
  themselves with the rich cultural heritage of the
  city. Le Corbusier Centre comprises of four
  sections
• 1.      Museum display gallery,
• 2.      Research, publication, archival and
  digital library,
• 3.      Administration and
• 4.      Souvenir Shop.

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CAPITOL COMPLEX

• The Capitol Complex is Le Corbusiers most
  spectacular work. The magnificent edifices, set
  against the Shivalik peaks, stand as massive
  concrete sculptures, representing the monumental
  character authority that the complex represents.
  It is the seat of the government of the States of
  Punjab and Haryana. It comprises three
  epoch-making master-pieces the Secretariat, the
  High Court and the Legislative Assembly.
  Separated by large piazzas, the subtle and most
  evocative grouping of these buildings is of
  breath-taking beauty.
• And in the centre stands the giant metallic
  sculpture of The Open Hand, the official emblem
  of Chandigarh, signifying the citys credo of
  open to give, open to receive.

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PINJORE GARDEN

• Pinjore Gardens (also known as Pinjor
  Gardens or Yadavindra Gardens) is located
  in Pinjore, Panchkula district in
  the Indian state of Haryana. It is an example of
  the Mughal Gardens style, and was built by
  Patiala Dynasty Rulers.
•  The garden has been laid in seven terraces with
  the main gate of the garden opening into the
  highest first terrace which has a palace built in
  RajasthaniMughal style. It is called the Shish
  Mahal (palace of glass), which is adjoined by a
  romantic "Hawa Mahal" (airy Palace). The second
  terrace with arched doorways has the "Rang Mahal"
  (painted palace). The third terrace has cypress
  trees and flowerbeds leading to dense groves of
  fruit trees. The next terrace has the "Jal Mahal"
  (palace of water) with a square fountain bed and
  a platform to relax. Fountains and tree groves
  are provided in the next terrace. The lowermost
  terrace has an open-air theatre, which is
  designed as a disc-like structure.

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ROMANCE
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ROCK GARDEN

• Chandigarh has the distinction of having a unique
  world acclaimed Rock Garden. It consist of art
  object, fashioned from industrial and urban
  waste. It nestles amidst 20acres of woods in the
  form of an open air exhibition hall, theatre
  trove and a miniature maze all rolled into one
  vast fantasy land of art and landscape. It is
  without doubt, a tourist spot that is a must on
  the itinerary of visitor to Chandigarh.
• The layout of the garden is based on the fantasy
  of a lost kingdom. The moment one enters the
  garden, the small entrance doors which make the
  head bow, not only creates an ambience of royal,
  but also impart humbleness. One has to pass
  through a verity of doorways, archways,
  vestibules, streets and lanes of different scales
  and dimensions, each one opening into a new array
  of display or courtyards and chambers lending an
  air of suspense and curiosity at every corner, at
  every turn.

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ROSE GARDEN
Zakir Hussain Rose Garden Asia's largest Rose
Garden and is spread over 30 acres of land having
over 1600 different species or roses. These have
been planted beautifully carved out lawns and
flowers beds. Every year, either at the end of
February or beginning of March, a big festival
known as Rose Festival, is celebrated at this
garden. There are lots of competitions, cultural
celebrations and many other events. It is indeed
a beautiful and a pleasant place to visit.
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LEISURE VALLEY

• A continuum of various theme gardens to take care
  of the body and spirit of the city. Le Corbusier
  retained the eroded valley of a seasonal rivulet
  on the original site of the City and sculptured
  it into a Linear park now over 8km long .It
  starts from Sector 1 in the north and leaves
  Chandigarh at its southern most edge in sector
  53.
• RAJENDRA PARK, Sector 1 - The Leisure Valley
  starts from the Rajendra Park. The park is a vast
  stretch of land of about 400 acres abutting the
  Secretariat building on its eastern side. Le
  Corbusier himself designed the landscape scheme
  of this park .Trees with round canopies and
  evergreen foliage have been planted here.

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LEISURE VALLEY

• FITNESS TRAILS, Sector 10 - The Physical Fitness
  Trails have been developed with a view to
  enjoying physical exercises amidst the beauty of
  Nature. It is an ideal place for long walks and
  physical workouts.
• BOTANICAL GARDEN, Sector 14 - There are two
  Botanical Gardens in the city one between Rock
  Garden and lake and the other in Punjab
  University. Another Botanical Garden is being
  developed to about 110 acres of land in Sarangpur.

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SUKHNA LAKE
Sukhna Lake is an artificial lake at the
foothills of the Himalayas, the Shivalik Hills.
This 3 km² rain fed lake was created in 1958 by
damming the Sukhna Choe, a seasonal stream coming
down from the Shivalik Hills. The creation of
the lake was one of the greatest gifts from Le
Corbusier and the Chief Engineer P L Verma to the
city of Chandigarh. To preserve its tranquility
Corbusier insisted that it be forbidden to motor
boats and the top of the dam (promenade)
prohibited to vehicular traffic. The lake is
fringed by a golf course to the south, and Nek
Chands famous Rock Garden of Chandigarh to its
west. Sukhna is a sanctuary for many exotic
migratory birds like the Siberian
duck, Storks and Cranes, during the winter months.
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FORESTS

• Kansal Nepli Chandigarh has 3245 hectares
  under forest and most of it is hilly. The forest
  areas are mostly around Sukhna Lake, Sukhna Choe
  and Patiala ki Rao. Near village Kansal on the
  outskirts of Chandigarh towards the hills is a
  reserve forest. At a short distance from Kansal
  forest is located another reserve forest known as
  Nepli. Nepli is a bit more wild than Kansal.
• Forest Trek There are excellent places for
  trekking in the hills near Chandigarh. Most of
  these routes are in Himachal Pradesh and Haryana.
  Some of the prominent trekking routes are
• Kalka to Kasauli ( 15km)Jabali to Kasauli (6
  km)Morni to Tikar Tal (7km)Morni to Ghagar
  River (4km)Kasauli to Sabathu (13km)

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CHHATBIR ZOO
Also known as the Mahendra Chaudhary Zoological
Park, Chhatbir zoo, the distinguished zoological
garden is  located at a distance of 17 km from
Chandigarh and 55 km from Patiala. The  zoo
sprawls across an expanse of 202 acres against a
stunning green backdrop. The main attraction of
the Chhatbir zoo Chandigarh is the Royal Bengal
Tiger, which has developed into the perfect point
of interest for visiting the zoo. Visitors are
taken in a caged motor vehicle to the tigers
refuge to savor its attractions. While traveling
inside the tigers refuge, the visitors can enjoy
close ups of this magnificent animal.
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KAUSANI HILL STATION

• One of the most beautiful hill resorts near
  Nainital, Kausani is one of the most scenic
  places which is every tourist's dream
  destination. Far away from the fast paced life of
  the scorched plains, Kausani is the idyllic
  retreat for all you nature lovers, who wish to
  spend a few days in the lap of nature.
• Nestled in the Kumaoun Himalayas, Kausani in
  Uttaranchal is the nearest hill station to
  Chandigarh. Located at a height of 1890 meters
  above the sea level, Kausani is surrounded by
  lush acres of greenery and dense woodlands.
• During 1929, Mahatma Gandhi spent a few days in
  Kausani and to commemorate his memory, the Gandhi
  Ashram has been built here.

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BAISAKHI FESTIVAL

• Baisakhi festival has a lot of significance for
  people of Punjab. It marks the beginning of
  harvest season. It also celebrates the founding
  of Khalsa panth. According to the solar calendar,
  this festivity of merriment falls on the first
  day of the Year, which is usually 14th April.
  Baisakhi festival in Chandigarh, India is
  celebrated with lot of excitement and
  cheerfulness. Men and women dress up in the best
  of their clothing and visit temples and
  Gurudwaras to offer prayers. Special food is
  prepared at home. Folk dances are performed.
  Chandigarh Baisakhi festival celebration takes
  place with great pomp and show.

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CHANDIGARH CARNIVAL

• Chandigarh carnival is a three day long mega
  event that is held every year in the month of
  November. It is usually hosted at the Leisure
  valley in Sector 10. It is organized by the
  Chandigarh administration to promote creativity
  and talent of the citizens of Chandigarh and
  adjoining places. Carnival of Chandigarh is
  celebrated with fun and frolic. It provides a
  platform, especially to children and senior
  citizens, to come forward and exhibit their
  talent. It gives a boost to talented people.
  Various competitions are conducted for senior
  citizens like painting and clay modeling etc.
  Pick and drop facilities are provided to senior
  citizens, so that they do not have to face any
  kind of inconvenience. This event definitely
  deserves a mention, when the talk is about the
  popular fairs and festivals of Chandigarh.

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MANGO FESTIVAL

• The name mango festival is suggestive of the fact
  that it is a festivity of mangoes. Mango festival
  in Chandigarh is celebrated with splendid
  grandeur. It gives a platform to all mango
  growers of our country to display their
  varieties. Also, the agricultural universities
  participate and exhibit the latest hybrids of
  this fruit. Chandigarh mango festival takes place
  in the month of June Pinjore garden usually
  serves as the venue. This festivity cum fair
  gives a fabulous opportunity to the food
  industries that process mango into jams, pickles
  and canned fruit, to showcase their products.
  This fair is drawing more and more crowds every
  year.

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TRADITIONAL FOODS

• Bread Flour PreparationsThere are also a
  variety of bread and flour preparations consumed
  in Chandigarh. Some of them are Naan, Tandoori
  Roti, Kulcha, Lachha Paratha, Phulka or Chapatti,
  Aloo Paratha, Mooli Paratha, Poori, and Bhatoora.
• Sweet DishesSeveral sweet items are made by the
  people of Chandigarh, to titillate the taste
  buds. The most popular and distinctive among them
  is Roh Di Kheer, prepared by cooking rice in
  sugarcane juice. Some other popular desserts of
  the area are baalushahi, jalebi and malpua. Dont
  forget to taste all of them while touring
  Chandigarh.

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THINGS TO BUY

• Phulkari -Phulkari, a type of craft that involves
  simple embroidery works with great finishing
  touch is very popular in Chandigarh. Many
  showrooms and emporiums lined up in this city
  sells a wide range of phulkari products ranging
  from cushion covers, handkerchiefs, textiles,
  shawls, dupattas, carpets, furniture, etc. The
  best place to buy traditional phulkari items is
  from Phulkari Punjab Government Emporium that is
  nestled in Sector 17.
• Punjbai Dupattas - Punjabi dupatta, a kind of
  long scarf that every girl of Chandigarh proudly
  wears and flaunts in style is the cynosure for
  all women tourists. Every shop in Chandigarh is
  filled with heaps of colorful duppatas that can
  be purchased by shelling out a reasonable amount
  of money. A particular shop called Sparsh
  Collections is the best place to step in to take
  a look at the stoles, duppatas and Punjabi
  designer suits. 

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HOW TO REACH

• By Air The airport is 11 km from downtown.
  Taxis are available for Airport transfer. Indian
  Airlines, Jet Airways and Air Deccan connects
  Chandigarh with New Delhi the National Capital.
• By Rail Chandigarh is linked with New Delhi,
  the National Capital by Rail. The Chandigarh
  Railway Station is 8 Kms from the city centre in
  Sector 17. The twice daily Shatabdi, Jan Shatabdi
  and Himalayan Queen connects New Delhi and
  Chandigarh. Paschim Express connects the city to
  Mumbai, Sadbhavna to Lucknow, Kerala Sampark
  Kranti to Kerala and Chennai Express to Chennai.
• By Road Chandigarh is well connected by road
  and buses provide an important transport link.
  There are services from various states such as-
  Haryana, Punjab, Himachal, and Delhi. It is a
  gateway to Himachal Pradesh as one can reach hill
  stations like Kasauli, Chail, Shimla etc within
  in a few hours drive.You can Easily book your
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Where To Stay
Deep Roots Retreat Farm House
The Deep Roots Retreat is a well-appointed and
secluded working farm set amidst the Punjab
Countryside, just 26 km away from Chandigarh.
Nestled amidst, 25 acres of farmland with a fair
measure of Mango and Guava trees, the retreat
offers an environment so tranquil and serene that
staying here will be a rejuvenating break for
you. The mango orchard is home to the peacocks,
their enchanting calls adds to the ambiance. Our
Tours provide you a glimpse of the history of
Punjab and take you back to an era when brave,
honest and pious men built the territory which we
now call the Punjab. Click here to know more
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