~~CHANDIGARH aka THE CITY BEAUTIFUL~~

CHANDIGARH--THE CITY BEAUTIFUL

<TABLE height=227 cellSpacing=3 width=311 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD width=108 height=21>Area </TD><TD width=187 height=21>:114sq.km</TD></TR><TR><TD width=108 height=21>Capital </TD><TD width=187 height=21>:Chandigarh</TD></TR><TR><TD width=108 height=32>Languages</TD><TD width=187 height=32>:Hindi, Punjabi and English</TD></TR><TR><TD width=108 height=21>District </TD><TD width=187 height=21>:1 </TD></TR><TR><TD width=108 height=21>Population </TD><TD width=187 height=21>:9,00,914</TD></TR><TR><TD width=108 height=21>Males</TD><TD width=187 height=21>:5,08,224</TD></TR><TR><TD width=108 height=21>Females


</TD><TD width=187 height=21>:3,92,690</TD></TR><TR><TD width=108 height=21>Literacy</TD><TD width=187 height=21>:81.76%</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>​


CHANDIGARH also called The City Beautiful , is a city in India that serves as the capital of two states: Punjab and Haryana. However, administratively, the city is not under the jurisdiction of either state, it is administered by the Central government and hence classified as a union territory. The Governor of the Punjab is the Administrator of Chandigarh.
The city derives its name from a temple of goddess Chandi (the Chandi Mandir) located in nearby Panchkula District of Haryana. The word Chandigarh literally means "the fort of Chandi".
Chandigarh is known for its high standard of living and tops the list of Indian States and Union Territories with a Human Development Index of 0.674.[citation needed]
Chandigarh has two satellite cities (both of which share a border with it): Panchkula and Mohali. Sometimes, the triangle of these three cities is collectively called as the Chandigarh Tricity.

PLACES TO SEE:kik
  1. Capitol Complex--The Capitol Complex is Le Corbusier’s most spectacular work. The magnificent edifices, set against the Shivalik peaks, stand “as massive concrete sculptures, representing the monumental character authority that the complex represents. It is the seat of the government of the States of Punjab and Haryana. It comprises three epoch-making master-pieces: the Secretariat, the High Court and the Legislative Assembly. Separated by large piazzas, the subtle and most evocative grouping of these buildings is of breath-taking beauty.And in the centre stands the giant metallic sculpture of The Open Hand, the official emblem of Chandigarh, signifying the city’s credo of ‘open to give’ open to receive’.
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2. ROCK GARDEN--Chandigarh has the distinction of having a unique world acclaimed Rock Garden. It Consist of art object, fashioned from industrial and urban waste. It is situated between the capital complex and Sukhna lake in Sector1.It nestles amidst 20acres 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. It is without doubt, a tourist spot that is a must on the itinerary of visitor to Chandigarh.
An unpretentious entrance leads to a magnificent, almost, surrealist arrangement of rocks, boulders, broken chinaware, discarded fluorescent tubes, broken and cast away glass bangles, building waste, coal and clay-all juxtaposed to create a dream folk world of palaces, soldiers, monkeys, village life, women and temples. The open air sculptures and concealed gateways separating them are at places enhanced by a waterfall, pools and an open air theatre with proper stage setting. Several prestigious performances have been staged in this small but very artistic and naturalistic open air theatre.

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bakki next post ch..(:bolt )
 
Rose garden

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. Like the cultural zone which is just across the road in sector 10,this was also planned by Dr. M.S. Randhawa as his interest in horticulture and fondness for flowers was profuse. Every year, either at the end of February or beginning of March, a big festival known as Rose Festival, is celebrated at this garden. Over 20,000 people visit this festival. It’s one of the great celebrations in the city. There are lots of competitions, cultural celebrations and many other events.

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SUKHNA LAKE[/B]--(how romantic:lub:dr:p)











some other places to c..(mere kol pics ni ohna di:bolt )
Sector 17 Plaza
One of the most important places to visit is Sector 17, Chandigarh's sleek shopping area and the city centre. Planned around four pedestrian concourses meeting at a central chowk (intersection), the Sector 17 of Chandigarh is a pedestrian's paradise dotted with fountains, sculptures, and groves of trees. In summers the tourists move from one end of the sector to the other, under the shade of a corridor, and in winter it is nice to be out in the sun-drenched piazzas. In the evenings, when the colorful mosaic of neon signs and the aesthetically illuminated fountains come alive, Sector 17 becomes the Chandigarh city's biggest outdoor club.

Government Museum and Art Gallery
The Government Museum and Art Gallery in Sector 10 of Chandigarh has a fine collection of stone sculptures of the Gandhara period. The museum is the place to see the prehistoric fossils and artifacts along with modern art and miniature paintings. The Government Museum and Art Gallery of Chandigarh is open from 10.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. and is closed on Mondays.

Museum of Evolution of Life
The Museum of Evolution of Life in Sector 10 of Chandigarh takes tourists on a trip 5,000 years back from the Indus Valley Civilization to the present day. Chandigarh city's Museum of Evolution of Life is open from 10.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. and is closed on Mondays.

International Dolls Museum
The International Dolls Museum in Sector 23 of Chandigarh has an interesting collection of dolls and puppets from all over the world covering the variant art of more than 25 countries. Chandigarh city's International Dolls museum is closed on Sundays.


(thnx kehn lagge aalas na karna koi..main bahot mehnat kitti aasmirk )
 

harry sidhu

HarTeJ SidHu
thnks very much for throwing light on a great place to live in india ! vaise i m also frm chandigarh n now i m misiin it like anything ! !
any ways thanks

Rose garden

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. Like the cultural zone which is just across the road in sector 10,this was also planned by Dr. M.S. Randhawa as his interest in horticulture and fondness for flowers was profuse. Every year, either at the end of February or beginning of March, a big festival known as Rose Festival, is celebrated at this garden. Over 20,000 people visit this festival. It’s one of the great celebrations in the city. There are lots of competitions, cultural celebrations and many other events.

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SUKHNA LAKE[/B]--(how romantic:lub:dr:p)











some other places to c..(mere kol pics ni ohna di:bolt )
Sector 17 Plaza
One of the most important places to visit is Sector 17, Chandigarh's sleek shopping area and the city centre. Planned around four pedestrian concourses meeting at a central chowk (intersection), the Sector 17 of Chandigarh is a pedestrian's paradise dotted with fountains, sculptures, and groves of trees. In summers the tourists move from one end of the sector to the other, under the shade of a corridor, and in winter it is nice to be out in the sun-drenched piazzas. In the evenings, when the colorful mosaic of neon signs and the aesthetically illuminated fountains come alive, Sector 17 becomes the Chandigarh city's biggest outdoor club.

Government Museum and Art Gallery
The Government Museum and Art Gallery in Sector 10 of Chandigarh has a fine collection of stone sculptures of the Gandhara period. The museum is the place to see the prehistoric fossils and artifacts along with modern art and miniature paintings. The Government Museum and Art Gallery of Chandigarh is open from 10.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. and is closed on Mondays.

Museum of Evolution of Life
The Museum of Evolution of Life in Sector 10 of Chandigarh takes tourists on a trip 5,000 years back from the Indus Valley Civilization to the present day. Chandigarh city's Museum of Evolution of Life is open from 10.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. and is closed on Mondays.

International Dolls Museum
The International Dolls Museum in Sector 23 of Chandigarh has an interesting collection of dolls and puppets from all over the world covering the variant art of more than 25 countries. Chandigarh city's International Dolls museum is closed on Sundays.


(thnx kehn lagge aalas na karna koi..main bahot mehnat kitti aasmirk )
 

Johal

ChArDi KaLaN
aye hayeee

puranee din yadd karwaa ditee rani gg.

jo wi hai chandigarh chandigarh hi hai.

very nice, well maintained and well planned citty.

thkxxx for tha nice postt
 

smilly

VIP
rani ji bhut vadiyaa,,,,,,,


chandigarh de nazare na milne.....
17 sec de phuvaare na milne....

mil jaan giyaan laakh khusiyaan yaaroo....
Rose garden vich kite Ishare ni milne......

geri root te paaye puvaade ne milne.....
Sone mudeyaan te Kudiyaan de Ishaare ni milne...
Rose festival vaale nazaare ne milne........

:kik :kik
 

smilly

VIP
wah 22 jasss sahi gall hai oh nazare nao milneeee

:kik :kik


Bilku sahi yaaran bitaye purane din nahin bhulde.......

Hun taan rose garde vich jehda mela lagda hai vekhe vi do saal ho gaye.. Ethe rehan ton baad vi. Lake taan 6 month ton ni gaya hun zindagi bhut busy ho gayi veer....
 
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