Chandigarh
Chandigarh, picturesquely located
at the foothills of Shivaliks, was planned by the famous
French architect Le Corbusier and is known as one of the
best experiments in urban planning in the twentieth
century in India. The city has a pre-historic past. The
gently sloping plains on which modern Chandigarh exists,
was in the ancient past a wide lake ringed by a marsh.
The fossil remains found at the site indicate a large
variety of aquatic and amphibian life.
Sightseeing
When in Chandigarh a visit to the
Rock Garden, created by Nek Chand, is a must. The amount
of waste generated as villages were cleared in the
construction of Chandigarh, inspired him to collect this
waste and give it a second life as sculptural material.
In the end he created tens of thousands of forms made by
urban and industrial waste as well as local stone.The
battalions of water women, pipers, chai-drinkers,
monkeys, men wearing tea-cup hats and many more forms
are amazing and fun to see.
Another nice way to spend
your time is by making a paddle boat ride on Sukhna
Lake.
Moreover Chandigarh is dotted with parks, so take
a stroll at the Rose Garden and Bougainvillea Garden.For
a good night out you will find several bars and
nightclubs.
From Chandigarh you can visit
Pinjore Gardens, built on seven levels with water
features, offering panoramic views of the Shivalik
hills. Morni Hills is the only hill station of Haryana,
providing a taste of the mountainous landscape over the
state line.
Festivals
The Festival of Gardens, held in
February, is one of the most popular festivals. It
consists of various cultural programs like classical and
folk dances, musical performances, flower shows and
exhibitions by local artists.
Baisakhi Festival (April)
has a lot of significance for the people of Punjab. It
marks the beginning of the harvest season and is
celebrated with lot of excitement and cheerfulness.
People dress up and visit temples, special food is
prepared at home and folk dances are performed.
Chandigarh Carnival is a three day long mega event that
is held every year in the month of November. It provides
a platform, especially to children and senior citizens,
to come forward and exhibit their talent.
Hotels
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hotels of Chandigarh and can book rooms for you
according to your wishes and budget.