Chandigarh is the first planned modern city of India designed by the legendary French Architect Le Corbusier. It serves as the joint capital of the states of Punjab and Haryana besides being a Union Territory. The city has been named after the goddess of power, Chandi. The city has the highest per capita income in the country. Also known as "City Beautiful", Chandigarh is a tourism paradise with Sukhna Lake, Rock garden, Rose garden and architectural marvel Capitol Complex. Chandigarh is situated in the foothills of the Shivalik range. Weather is pleasant during February. For details, please visit http://www.citcochandigarh.com.
Rock Garden:
Chandigarh has the distinction of having a unique world-acclaimed Rock Garden. It consists of art objects, fashioned from industrial and urban waste. It is situated between the Capitol Complex and Sukhna Lake in Sector 1. It nestles amidst 20 acres of woods in the form of an open air exhibition hall, theatre trove and a miniature maze all rolled into one vast fantasy land of art and landscape.
Rose Garden:
Named after India's former President, Zakir Hussain, the garden was established in 1967 under the guidance of Chandigarh's first Chief Commissioner late Dr M S Randhawa. The largest Rose Garden in Asia, it is spread over an area of 27 acres and has more than 17,000 plants representing some 1,600 varieties of roses as well as several fountains.
Sector 17 Plaza:
The City Centre or Sector 17, as it is popularly called, is a juxtaposition of cuboid building blocks and open spaces. The piazzas liven up in the afternoon with the office crowds out to recharge themselves. In the evenings shoppers and tourists, enjoying ice creams or popcorns, sit on the steps of the "dove of peace" spout, where water cascades down from one level to another in geometrically shaped tanks, amidst delightful play of colourful lights.
Sukhna Lake:
The manmade picturesque Sukhna lake in the foothills of Shivalik range is an idyllic place for quiet communion with nature and for water sports activities such as boating, yachting, water skiing, etc. Sukhna is an inseparable part of the city. Le Corbusier had foreseen that the residents of the city would be drawn towards it for the 'care of the body and spirit'. The planners of the city will be thrilled to find that this beautiful gift to the city has extended its attraction beyond its boundaries.
Capitol Complex:
The Capitol Complex located in Sector 1 is the raison-d' etre for this city, the seat of the Government. Originally, it housed only the Government of Punjab but now it is the joint headquarters of Punjab and Haryana. This sector, set against the backdrop of Shivalik hills, was entirely developed by Le Corbusier. The complex consists of the Secretariat, the Legislative Assembly and the High Court.
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