Chandigarh Travel
Chandigarh is one of the most modern and well planned cities of India. After
Delhi, Chandigarh stands qualified to be called mini cultural capital of
north India. The masterful and immaculate architecture of the city was created
and executed by Le Corbousier. The outside of Chandigarh has developed into
one of the best-progressed industrial areas.
The interesting places to visit are the Leisure Valley spread over 6 kilometers
with no vehicular traffic interruptions; the rose garden named Zakir Gulab
Baag is Asia's largest; the Rock Garden of Chandigarh is the finest and
only example as to how best the waste materials can be recycled; the Sukhna
Lake in Chandigarh is flocked equally by people and migratory birds who
come to enjoy the peace and tranquility around; the Pinjore Yadvindra Gardens
is located just outside of Chandigarh, on the way to Kalka; this is a traditional
Mogul style garden, created in the 17th century by Nawab Fidal Khan.
Places of Interest
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
is situated between the capital complex and Sukhna lake in Sector1.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.
Rose Garden
Zakir Hussain Rose Garden Asia's largest Rose Garden and is spreaded over
30 acres of land having over 1600 different species or roses. These have
been planted beautifully carved out lawns and flowers beds. Like the cultural
zone which is just across the road in sector 10,this was also planned by
Dr. M.S. Randhawa as his interest in horticulture and fondness for flowers
was profuse.
Capitol Complex
The Capitol Complex is Le Corbusier’s 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.
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