CITY Beautiful beckons

CHANDIGARH is a city with the perfect balance of modernity and old world charm. It offers a heady mix of calmness, greenery and metropolitan facilities.

Accessibility:

About 250 km from Delhi, Chandigarh can be reached by road, rail and air. It is well connected to the national capital.

Location:

The capital of Haryana and Punjab, Chandigarh is conveniently located close to Himachal as well. It is in fact the gateway to many hill stations.

Cultural heritage:

The city boasts of a rich cultural heritage, beginning with it being designed by the renowned French architect Le Corbusier. His world-class vision can be seen in the city plan, which is extremely organized and clean.

Tourist attractions:

There are many places to see in Chandigarh, including:

-The Capitol Complex, which is a World Heritage Site housing the Secretariat, the Courts and the Open hand monument

- The Rock Garden, created by Nek Chand, using all waste ITEMS.

- The Sukhna Lake, which is a charming man-made lake. One can GO boating, or enjoy a walk, run or hang around the small shopping complex. Children can enjoy rides here.

- The Zakir Hussain Rose Garden is known for its beautiful varieties of roses and the annual Rose Fest. Children in particular enjoy the open space.

Other than that, there are a multitude of well-manicured gardens like the Terrace Garden, the Japanese Garden and the Fragrance Garden. For the shopaholics, Chandigarh offers something to suit each budget, from flea markets to upscale malls and family owned stores. Foodies too have lots of cuisines to choose from.

If you want a relaxing vacation with all amenities at hand touch distance, but without the humdrum of a rushed city, Chandigarh is the place to be!