CHANDIGARH

Chandigarh is the best-planned city in India,

with architecture which is world-renowned,
and a quality of life, which is unparalleled.
As the capital of the states of Punjab and
Haryana, and the Union Territory of
Chandigarh it is a prestigious city. The face
of modern India, Chandigarh, is the
manifestation of a dream that Pt. Jawaharlal
Nehru envisaged and Le Corbusier executed.
Picturesquely located at the foothills of
Shivaliks, it is known as one of the best
experiments in urban planning and modern
architecture in the twentieth century in India.
In March, 1948, the Government of Punjab, in
consultation with the Government of India, approved
the area of the foothills of the Shivaliks as the site for
the new capital. The location of the city site was a part
of the erstwhile Ambala district as per the 1892-93
gazetteer of District Ambala. The foundation stone of
the city was laid in 1952. Subsequently, at the time of
reorganization of the state on 01.11.1966 into Punjab,
Haryana and Himachal Pradesh, the city assumed the
unique distinction of being the capital city of both,
Punjab and Haryana while it itself was declared a
 By Air
By Air

 
The airport is 11 km from downtown.
Taxis are available for Airport
transfer. Indian Airlines, Jet Airways
and Air Deccan connects Chandigarh
with New Delhi the National Capital.
Chandigarh Tourism has well
maintained Tourist Information
Centre at the Airport.
By Bus

Buses of several State Road Transport

Corporations connect Chandigarh with many
cities and towns of neighboring states.
Buses are air-conditioned, deluxe, semi-
deluxe and ordinary. The Inter-State Bus
Terminus (ISBT) is located in Sector 17 (City
Centre). ISBT, Sector 17 and Bus Stand,
Sector 43 are two main bus stands in
Chandigarh wherefrom the buses ply to all
the major cities. Another transport unit called
Chandigarh Transport Undertaking, a part of
Chandigarh Administration provides both
inter-state and local transport services.
  Location North India

 Linking Roads National Highway 21 and 22

AT A GLANCE
 Significance Capital of Two States

 Postal Code 160 017 GPO

 ISD Code 91

 Location North India

 STD Code 0172

http://chandigarh.gov.in/

 Web Site

 Longitude 760 47' 14 E

 Linking Roads
 Latitude

 Area
300 44' 14 N

114 square kms

National Highway 21 and 22
 Altitude 304 - 365 meters above MSL

 Significance
 Annual Rainfall 104.8 cm/yearly average (April 2004 to March 2005)

Capital of Two States

 Monsoon July - September

 Postal Code 160 017 GPO

 Climate Winter (Nov-Jan) Min 4°C-14°C

Summer (April-July) Max.37°C - 44°C

 Villages 24 (As per 2001 census)

 ISD Code
 Population

 Urban
9.6 Lacs (As per 2001 census)

89.77% (As per 2001 census)

91
Population

 STD Code
 Literacy Rate 81.9% (As per 2001 census)

0172
 Languages Punjabi, Hindi, English

 Web Site
 Best Season to The best season to visit Chandigarh is autumn, i.e., from mid-August to November, when the weather is pleasant, neither too hot, nor too cold, prevalent Winds from the South East in Summer and from the Northwest in Winter.

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 Air Quality Chandigarh' s ambient air quality is better than that of most other cities in the world. In Chandigarh only non polluting and power driven industries are permitted.
http://chandigarh.gov.in/
 Longitude 760 47' 14 E

 Latitude 300 44' 14 N

 Area 114 square kms

 Altitude 304 - 365 meters above MSL

 Annual Rainfall 104.8 cm/yearly average

(April 2004 to March 2005)
 Monsoon
July – September
 
Climate Winter (Nov-Jan)
Summer (April-July)
 Villages 24 (As per 2001 census)

 Population
9.6 Lacs (As per 2001 census)

 Urban Population
89.77% (As per 2001 census)
  Literacy Rate
81.9% (As per 2001 census)

  Languages
Punjabi, Hindi, English

 
Best Season to visit The best season to visit Chandigarh is autumn,
i.e., from mid-August to November, when the
weather is pleasant, neither too hot, nor too
cold, prevalent Winds from the South East in
Summer and from the Northwest in Winter.

 
Air Quality Chandigarh's ambient air quality is better than
that of most other cities in the world. In
Chandigarh only non polluting and power
driven industries are permitted.
MAP OF CHANDIGARH
ROCK GARDEN
 Rock Garden

 Location: in Sector 1 between the Capitol Complex and Sukhna Lake

Highlights: exquisite artwork made from industrial and urban waste

Chandigarh rock garden is an epitome of creativity and innovation. It is a
unique garden that consists of various art objects. But the best part about the
rock garden is that each of its artwork has been made by using industrial &
urban waste. It is located in Sector 1 between the Capitol Complex and
Sukhna Lake. The credit for laying its foundation goes to Nek Chand, who
was the then Road Inspector in the Engineering Department of Chandigarh
Capital Project.
Rock garden has been established in the form of an open-air exhibition hall.
The garden houses sculptures made by using a variety of different discarded
waste materials like frames, mudguards, forks, handle bars, metal wires, play
marbles, porcelain, auto parts, broken bangles etc. Rock garden in
Chandigarh, India is a unique creation and connoisseurs come from different
parts of the world to see this amazing garden.
SUKHNA LAKE
 Location: in the foothills of Shivalik range
Highlights: manmade lake
Sukhna Lake is a beautiful lake that lies in the foothills of
Shivalik range. The unique thing about Sukhna is that it is a
manmade lake. It is a 3 km long lake that was created in the year
1958. It was done by damming the Sukhna Chou, which is a
seasonal stream flowing down from the Shivalik hills. Sukhna
Lake of Chandigarh, India has become an integral part of the city.
People visit this place in the morning to enjoy the cool breeze and
the beauty of nature. Chandigarh Sukhna Lake serves as a great
picnic spot and an apt place for pursuing water sport activities like
boating, yachting and water skiing etc. The atmosphere over here
is very serene and thus apt for meditating. Also, you can savor the
melodious humming of birds. People come here in the evening
time to forget their worries and relax for a while. So, if you want
to rejuvenate yourself, then Sukhna Lake is the perfect destination
for you.
CAPITAL
COMPLEX
Capitol Complex
Chandigarh capitol complex houses the seat of
Government. Initially, it served as the seat only for the
Govt. of Punjab, but now it has the headquarters of both,
the Govt. of Punjab and Haryana. The credit for the
awesome designing of the Capitol complex goes to Le
Corbusier. Located in Sector 1, capitol complex in
Chandigarh, India consists of three main edifices, namely,
the Secretariat, the Legislative Assembly and the High
Court. There was a plan to build a fourth building also,
which is going to be the Raj Bhavan, as in the Governor's
Palace or a Museum of Knowledge. However, till yet, it
has not come into existence. The three buildings of the
Capitol complex stand majestically representing
themselves as the temples of democracy of free India.
Yadvendra Gardens
The place is nestled in the foothills of the
majestic Shivalik hills near Chandigarh
Popular as the oldest Mughal Garden of the
Indian sub-continent and also a heritage site,
the four centuries old Yadavendra Gardens (or
the Pinjore Gardens) came alive recently
during the Pinjore Heritage festival.
The Pinjore Festival, which will now be a
calendar event, provides a platform to artists
showcase their talent.
Yadavendra Gardens is located in Pinjore
Village, 22 kilometers from Chandigarh on
the Ambala-Shimla road. Nawab Fidal
Khan, an architect and foster brother of
Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb is known to
have designed it at 7 levels on a descending
scale.
Once a pleasure garden for royal families,
the picturesque Pinjore garden is now a
major crowd puller reflecting India's
glorious past and swinging present.
ROSE GARDEN
Rose garden of Chandigarh, is the largest of its kind in
Asia. Named after India's former President, Zakir
Hussain, this beautiful garden was set up in 1967 with
the support of Chandigarh's first Chief Commissioner,
late Dr M S Randhawa. Chandigarh rose garden
contains more than 17,000 plants. There are nearly
1,600 varieties of roses over there. It is a spacious
garden covering an area of 27 acres. Dr. Zakir rose
garden not just consists of the gorgeous roses, but also
trees of medicinal value. Some of the medicinal plants
that can be spotted here are bel, bahera, hararcamphor
and yellow gulmohar. Rose garden serves as the venue
for hosting the annual festival of gardens, a major
cultural event of the city