Chandigarh
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Chandigarh, also called "The City of Beauty", is a city in India. It is a union territory, because it is the capital of two Indian states: Punjab and Haryana. As a territory it does not belong to either state. Before 1 November 1966 it was the capital of East Punjab, but after formation of Haryana on 1 November 1966 it become a union territory. There are many tourism places in Chandigarh like Rock garden, Rose garden and Sukhna lake.
Chandigarh came into existence in 1952 when its first stone was laid. It is one of the modern cities of India, designed by a French architect Le Corbusier. It was the dream city of India's first Prime Minister, Sh. Jawahar Lal Nehru.
It is well known for its mixed cultural background and its fast development in the field of Information Technology. It has outlets of many famous multinational companies established here and is emerging as a hub for business development. The territory covers an area of 44 mi² or 114 km², it is bigger than Montserrat but smaller than Jersey.
Chandi means 'good', and ghar means 'home', so the literal meaning of the city's name can mean "Good Home".
Territorial symbols of Chandigarh
Indian Grey Hornbill, territorial bird
Herpestes edwardsii, territorial animal
Mangifera indica, territorial tree
Butea monosperma, territorial flower
Main Attractions Located within Chandigarh City Itself
Rock Garden, created by Nek Chand, this iconic garden is made of recycled materials and features unique sculptures and artistic pathways.
Sukhna Lake, a tranquil man-made lake perfect for morning walks, boating, or simply relaxing.
Rose Garden (Zakir Hussain Rose Garden), Asia's largest rose garden, located in Sector 16, Chandigarh showcasing over 1,600 varieties of roses.
Sector 17 Plaza, known as the heart of Chandigarh, this bustling commercial center offers high-end shopping, dining, and vibrant energy.
Chandigarh Media
A map of the Punjab Province in colonial India (1909). During the Partition of India along the Radcliffe Line, the capital of the Punjab Province, Lahore, fell into West Punjab, Pakistan. The necessity to have a new capital for East Punjab in India then, led to the development of Chandigarh.
Indus valley artefacts excavated from Sector 17, Chandigarh
Location map for the Chandigarh Tricity, including Chandigarh UT, SAS Nagar, Panchkula and Zirakpur.
Chandigarh skyline in winter, with light snowfall on the peaks of Shivalik hills
Peepal the Heritage Tree of Chandigarh at Sukhna Lake
Farmers' Market in Chandigarh
Fine Arts Museum, Panjab University
View of Chandigarh Airport new terminal
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