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General Information Of Chandigarh |
- Area 69.63 sq. km
- Population 5,10,565
- Altitude 304–365 m above sea level
- Languages Spoken Punjabi, Hindi, English
- STD Code 0172
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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. |
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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. |
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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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