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 Chandigarh
In - 1947 when Lahore, the then capital of the Punjab in north-west India was
ceded to Pakistan, the Indian Prime Minister, Jawahar Lal Nehru dreamt of
building a modern city at par with Lahore. He commissioned French architect, Le
Corbusier, to build his dream city. Chandigarh became a reality in 1960. The
capital city for the adjoining North
Indian states of Punjab and Haryana, it works independently as a Union
Territory, controlled by the Central Government.
Located on the foothills of the Himalayan Shivaliks, Chandigarh has grown from
the original 29 sectors to 46. It is a typically North Indian city with one eye
towards Delhi: every family has one member either working in the capital or at
least a married daughter staying in Delhi. People in Chandigarh lead disciplined
lives. Unlike its more industrial neighbours like Ludhiana, it's a
service-oriented culture here. On the whole, a clean, educated and corporate
place.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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Altitude: 304.8 to 365.78 metres.
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Temperature (°C): Summer- Max 37, Min 23,
Winter- Max 24, Min 5.
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Rainfall: 111.4 cms.
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Best Season: October to March
HOW TO GET THERE?
Air : Indian Airlines connect Chandigarh with Delhi, Jammu, Shrinagar and Leh. Vayudoot Services connect Chandigarh with Delhi, Kulu and Gaggad.
Rail: Chandigarh, the terminus of Northern Railway, is connected with Bombay, Delhi, Kalka and other major cities in India.
Road: Chandigarh is connected by good motorable roads with Amritsar 240 kms, Dehradhun 230 kms, Delhi 248 kms, Shimla 117 kms, Kulu 279 kms, Bhakra 116 kms, Kasauli 77 kms, Jammu 380 kms.
Bus Services: Regular bus services connect Chandigarh with Amritsar, Delhi, Dharamshala, Kulu, Manali, Nangal, Pathankot and Shimla.
PLACES OF INTEREST
The Secratariat, The Assembly & High Court, Zakir Hussain Rose Garden (2 kms), Rock Garden, Sukhna Lake, Govt. Museum & Art Gallery & Punjab University Complex, International Doll Museum, National Gallery of Portraits.
EXCURSIONS
- Pinjore Gardens (25 kms)
- Bhima Devi Temple (22 kms)
- Chattbir Zoo (22 kms)
- Mansa Mandir / Chandi Mandir (10 kms)
- Bhakra Nangal (116 kms)
- Ponta Sahib (135 kms)
- Naina Devi (110 kms)
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