India is a land of beauty and curious things scattered all over the picturesque canvas of its states. But nowhere would you find such amazing things negotiated in a perfect way save Chandigarh. Mother nature, with her adorable hands has decked the endeavour of humans, and today we applaud the first planned city of India in a bracket called Chandigarh, the congruous capital of Punjab and Haryana. Nestling in the northern part of the country,Chandigarh is a serene place that calls for a holiday round the year. The city got its name from Chandi, the goddess of power, the main deity of Shri Chandika Temple on Chandigarh-Kalka Road.
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Chandigarh steals the show by the presence of The Rocking Rock Garden & Sukhna Lake.On one hand where Built of industrial waste and thrown-away items of everyday use, the Rock Garden in Chandigarh is perhaps the world's most curious and stupendous imgination of the possibility of caressing beauty in a forlorn domain.Rock Garden offers much reward to the weary eyes of beauty admirers who come here. It is not an exaggeration to say that it is beyond an Indian monument, a world monument which speaks volumes of contemporary global concerns through a poetry in rocks whereas on the other Sukhna lake is termed as "Call Me And I'll Be There My Friend". The picturesque lake with its tranquil ambience is famous for its magnificent sunrise and sunset vistas. In the morning, natives hem in for a leisure walk on the promenade and photographers crowd to capture pristine moments of the lake, shimmering amidst the morning mist. In the evening, the whole ambience switches to a colourful extravaganza with holidayers and honeymoon couples wandering around and enjoying spicy fast food stuff. You can also hear the melodious strains of flute or classical songs sung by amateur musicians on its banks. Enjoy a round of boating on its enigmatic waters and listen what it says to you.Along with these Chandigarh has lots to offer in terms of places to eat and enjoy.....You can come to this place and just enter a new world of excitement!!!!
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Chandigarh Travel Guide
General Information
Chandigarh – the capital city of Punjab and Haryana is a very snobbish place with wide roads and capacious residential colonies. The unique name, ‘Chandigarh’ is derived from a Goddess known as Shri Chandika. The Goddess Chandika is the Goddess of power. The city Chandigarh came into existence in 1953. The city was planned and built at that time. Compared to all the cities of India, Chandigarh is the only city, which was planned and designed by one person, viz. Le Corbusier. He was a great architect. Chandigarh was infact the fist planned city of India. Chandigarh is classified as a Union Territory because it is administered by the central government.
History
The history of Chandigarh dates back to the time when India got freedom in 1947. At that time when the partition of India took place, umpteenth number of migrants from west Punjab settled in the eastern towns in India. During that time, Lahore the capital of undivided Punjab went to Pakistan and Indian side remained without a capital. At that time there was a need of a capital city. So Chandigarh was made the capital of Punjab.
Geography
Chandigarh is situated in the foothills of the Shivalik range. It has 5 towns and 25 villages. There are barely any woods in this union territory, apart from the small tracks of forest.
Climate/Temperature
The high-class city of Chandigarh experiences extreme temperatures. The temperature is very hot in summer time and freezing cold during winter. The classy city of Chandigarh enjoys an extreme climate with hot summers and chilly winters. The summer season is from March to June and winter is experienced during the months of November to February. Monsoon arrives in the month of July and stretches up to September. Best season to visit Chandigarh is between the months of August to November. During this time there is moderate temperature in the city, neither too hot nor too cold.
Religions
People of Chandigarh are religious in nature. As the people belong to various backgrounds so there is diversity in the worship as well. Different people have different religious thoughts and rituals. Some of the very eminent religious places in the town are Jama Masjid, Mansa Devi Temple, Catholic Church, Gurudwara Nada Sahib and Saketri Temple.
Languages Spoken
People from diverse areas and different milieus have come to inhabit the land of Chandigarh so all types of languages are spoken here. But the most popular languages spoken in the union territory are Hindi, English and Punjabi. Most of the people in Chandigarh belong to the north region only so these languages are common amongst the people. Punjabi is the most prominent language here. Chandigarh is a city that has fascinated numerous people from diverse areas so here in Chandigarh one can find people speaking many different languages. But more commonly you will spot people speaking Punjabi language.
People / Population
People of Chandigarh are stylish and posh. They are lovers of entertainment and posh lifestyle. They were accustomed to a casual and leisurely lifestlyle in the past. Slowly and steadily the lifestyle has now changed to a fast and busy one. People of Chandigarh are peace lovers and very broad minded.
Places to Visit / Attractions
Chandigarh is an apt place for the nature lovers. There are many places in Chandigarh which take the people close to the nature. In the present-day times, visiting the attractions in Chandigarh is on crest. Nature lovers from diverse parts of the country congregate here to view the stunning theme gardens of the city. The pool of places to see in Chandigarh is very huge. Some of the important places to visit in Chandigarh are:
Rock Garden – The rock garden of Chandigarh is the quintessence of inventiveness, ingenuity and innovation. It is a unique garden where you will find various art objects. The objects are built by the waste materials.
Sukhna lake - Sukhna lake is a wonderful lake that lies in the foothills of the Shivalik range.
Pinjor Garden – the Pinjor Garden is another beautiful garden in Chandigarh. Poepl from all over the worls come to see this beautiful garden. There many varities of flowers and fruits in the garden.
Open hand mountain - Open hand in Chandigarh is one of the most remarkable monuments of the city. The monument was designed by the great architect, Le Corbusier.
Adventure & Sports
As classy and posh people inhabit the town so they have very highborn tastes in sports. Chandigarh is a great place for sports lovers. Many types of games are available in the diverse colonies of the town. Chandigarh offers all types of sports activities. You can easily find well- equipped sports complexes, play grounds, courts, sports clubs etc in the city. Many sports like tennis, sailing, swimming, golf can be enjoyed in Chandigarh.
