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Chandigarh An architect might be assigned to design parliament houses, museums, or great architectural structures, but not many get or are offered the 'dream project' to design an entirely new city.

Le Corbusier, the greatest architect of the twentieth century was the lucky one to be invited by the Indian Government to design a new capital for the Indian Punjab, since its original capital Lahore had gone to Pakistan after India's Independence in 1947.

Commenting on the birth of the new city, India's first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru said:
'Let this be a new town, symbolic of the freedom of India, unfettered by the tradition of the past. . . . an expression of the nation's faith in the future. '

And in the early fifties, India did get an ultramodern city full of architectural marvels such as the grand Secretariat, the imposing High Court, the elegant Assembly Hall, the magnificent University and other educational institutions, sprawling shopping centres, meticulously planned roads, well laid out localities, and gardens set against the serene Shivalik hills.

The city that got its name from the goddess Chandika, is a thriving metropolis today, and more than fifty years after Independence, Chandigarh remains India's first planned city full of tree-lined avenues, parks and gardens free of pollution. Chandigarh welcomes you with all its warmth and love to give you an experience you will never forget. Chandigarh is located on Shivalik hills offering visitors refreshing opportunity to enjoy the hills.

Climate in Chandigarh

Summers in Chandigarh are real hot. So anything light is the best for the season. People don't get sunburns, but for protection sake one should wear covered dresses. Monsoon in Chandigarh is uncertain. Sometimes it's very cool and sometimes humidity just annoys people. One should wear clothes, which dry easily and fast. Wearing leather shoes is not at all a good idea during the season. Between Monsoon and winters is the perfect season to visit the city. It's not cold, not hot, and not much of rain. It's the ideal weather to enjoy holidays. This season begins somewhere in mid September and ends in mid November. Winters are real cool. The days are more fun but nights & early mornings, its real chilly outside. Anything warm like jackets, sweaters etc. are ideal for this season.

Distance: Chandigarh To Mumbai 1657 Km - Travel by air possible Chandigarh to New Delhi - 250 Km - Travel by air and train

Where else in the world can you find a place so beautiful – snow capped peaks, the gurgling Beas, verdure pines, apple blossoms, crisp, clean air and fresh smell of grass.

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Gardens in Chandigarh

Rose Garden:
Next to city centre, in Sector 16 is situated Zakir Hussain Rose Garden Asia's largest Rose Garden and is spreaded over 30 acres of land having over 1600 different species or roses. These have been planted beautifully carved out lawns and flowers beds.

The Leisure Valley:
Located in Sector 10 with a area of almost 20 acres is a beautiful garden. Though the word Leisure valley comprises of all the gardens in the city but this garden is known by this name. The annual Bougainvillea Show is held in this garden.



The Terrace Garden:
This garden is located in Sector 33. One can see hundereds of different varieties of flowers in the garden. In evenings, people enjoy the cool breeze that flows in the garden.



Botanical Garden:
Between Rock Garden and Sukhna Lake a picturesque Botanical garden is spread over 88 acre. Small pools and the rare species kept under the green house draw garden lovers as well as botanists.



Samriti Upvan:
Located in Sector 1 .This garden is full of trees, here every tree commemorates some one who is no more



Cactus Garden:
The biggest Cactus Garden in Asia is located just 8 km away from Chandigarh in the city Panchkula. The unique garden has hundreds of different varieties of cactus. Some varieties are very unique & rare.



Bougainvillea Garden:
 Open on all days. 20 acres, Sector 10. The garden is devoted to hundreds of bougainvillea varieties. The creepers cover a wide assortment of arches, bowers, pavilions and arcades.



Shanti Kunj:
 Open on all days. 18 acres, Sector 16. The name means "Abode of Peace" trees, pools and streams crossed by curved bridges and a large number of meditation nooks define this garden. There is also an open air stage.



Children's Traffic Park:
 Open on all days. This place, safe from heavy speeding vehicles is useful for children who are learning to cycle, and designed to teach them to use the road safely.