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ABOUT CHANDIGARH
An architect might be assigned to
design parliament houses, museums, or great architectural
structures, but not many get or are offered the 'dream project' to
design an entirely new city. Le Corbusier, the greatest architect of
the twentieth century was the lucky one to be invited by the Indian
Government to design a new capital for the Indian Punjab, since its
original capital Lahore had gone to Pakistan after India's
Independence in 1947. Commenting on the birth of the new city,
India's first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru said:
'Let this be a new town, symbolic of the
freedom of India, unfettered by the tradition of the past. . . . an
expression of the nation's faith in the future. '
And in the early fifties, India did get an
ultramodern city full of architectural marvels such as the grand
Secretariat, the imposing High Court, the elegant Assembly Hall, the
magnificent University and other educational institutions, sprawling
shopping centres, meticulously planned roads, well laid out
localities, and gardens set against the serene Shivalik hills. The
city that got its name from the goddess Chandika, is a thriving
metropolis today, and more than fifty years after Independence,
Chandigarh remains India's first planned city full of tree-lined
avenues, parks and gardens free of pollution. Chandigarh welcomes
you with all its warmth and love to give you an experience you will
never forget. Chandigarh is located on Shivalik hills offering
visitors refreshing opportunity to enjoy the hills.
Gardens in City
Rose Garden: Next to city centre, in Sector 16 is situated
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. Every year,
either at the end of February or beginning of March, a big festival
known as Rose Festival, is celebrated at this garden. Over 20,000
people visit this festival. It's one of the great celebrations in
the city. There are lots of competitions, cultural celebrations and
many other events.
The Leisure Valley : Located
in Sector 10 with a area of almost 20 acres is a beautiful garden.
Though the word Leisure valley comprises of all the gardens in the
city but this garden is known by this name. The annual Bougainvillea
Show is held in this garden.
The Terrace Garden : This garden is located in Sector 33. One
can see hundereds of different varieties of flowers in the garden.
In evenings, people enjoy the cool breeze that flows in the garden.
Botanical Garden: Between Rock Garden and Sukhna Lake a
picturesque Botanical garden is spread over 88 acre. Small pools and
the rare species kept under the green house draw garden lovers as
well as botanists.
Samriti Upvan: Located in
Sector 1 .This garden is full of trees, here every tree commemorates
some one who is no more
Cactus Garden : The biggest
Cactus Garden in Asia is located just 8 km away from Chandigarh in the
city Panchkula. The unique garden has hundreds of different varieties
of cactus. Some varieties are very unique & rare.
Bougainvillea Garden : Open on
all days. 20 acres, Sector 10. The garden is devoted to hundreds of
bougainvillea varieties. The creepers cover a wide assortment of
arches, bowers, pavilions and arcades. Fitness Trails wind through
this garden, designed to give each person who completes the route a
complete exercise regimen by the time they reach the end. The annual
Bougainvillea Show is held here.
Shanti Kunj : Open on all days.
18 acres, Sector 16. The name means "Abode of Peace" trees, pools and
streams crossed by curved bridges and a large number of meditation
nooks define this garden. There is also an open air stage.
Children's Traffic Park : Open
on all days.
Concrete paths wander over the gently
rolling slopes of this park they are laid out to form "roads and
intersections" and furnished with all sorts of road signs. This place,
safe from heavy speeding vehicles is useful for children who are
learning to cycle, and designed to teach them to use the road safely.
Rajendra Park : This vast open
space has been left in its natural state, resembling the land of a
village common. Sporting events such as horse shows are held here from
time to time.
Climate in Chandigarh
Summers in Chandigarh are real hot. So
anything light is the best for the season. People don't get sunburns,
but for protection sake one should wear covered dresses. Monsoon in
Chandigarh is uncertain. Sometimes it's very cool and sometimes
humidity just annoys people. One should wear clothes, which dry easily
and fast. Wearing leather shoes is not at all a good idea during the
season. Between Monsoon and winters is the perfect season to visit the
city. It's not cold, not hot, and not much of rain. It's the ideal
weather to enjoy holidays. This season begins somewhere in mid
September and ends in mid November. Winters are real cool. The days
are more fun but nights & early mornings, its real chilly outside.
Anything warm like jackets, sweaters etc. are ideal for this season.
Distance: Chandigarh To Mumbai 1657 Km - Travel by air possible
Chandigarh to New Delhi - 250 Km - Travel by air and train
Distance:
Chandigarh To Mumbai 1657 Km - Travel by air possible Chandigarh to
New Delhi - 250 Km - Travel by air and train |