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Chandigarh
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territory and capital of Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh is
a strange city. Those who have taken roots here are so enchanted
by the living that let alone being alive any where else, they
are even unhappy even at the short visit to other places,
and are keen to get back home at the earliest possible. Modern
cities and serenity are the two extreme opposites; but, these
opposites happily co-exist in Chandigarh, thanks to the creative
genius of its master-architect Le Corbusier. Easily defined
localities nominated as 'sectors', a great amount of greenery
and the general sense of organization all contribute towards
making Chandigarh a charming place to live in and to visit.
A huge metallic sculpture in the center of the Capital Complex-The
Open End- is the official emblem of Chandigarh and aptly spells
out the city's credo:' Open to give; Open to receive.' Chandigarh
is well connected by air . The airport is 11km from the downtown.
Chandigarh is best connected by road and buses. The Rock Garden
in sector 1, is a virtual fairyland and takes hour to enjoy.
Sukhana Lake on the northern fringe of the city is great favorite
with the locals and the visitors. The Capital Complex with
the giant open hand, the tower of shadows and the Geometric
hill. Gandhi Bhawan in sector 14, is within the Punjab University
Campus and house the library. Zakir Rose Garden in sector
16 has lush green lawns, impressive trees, and nearly 1600
varieties of roses. Morni Hills is a scenic spot in the chivaliks,
45 Km from the Chandigarh. Vadavindra Garden, Pinjore, 24
km from chandigarh to Kalka , were designed by Fidai Khan
architect of Emperor Auranzeb. Mansa Devi Temple is 12 Km
from the Chandigarh and attracts many visitors. Chhatbir Zoo,
near Zirakpur is 20 Km from chandigarh. Kasauli, 67 Km away,
is an ideal hill station for a day's outing. |
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