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Chandigarh Travel Guide
Exploring the City Beautiful: A Chandigarh Travel Guide
Chandigarh is the capital city of the Indian states of Punjab and Haryana. Known for its cleanliness and well-planned layout, Chandigarh is often referred to as the "City Beautiful." The city is home to a number of parks, gardens, and cultural attractions, making it a popular destination for tourists.
One of the most popular attractions in Chandigarh is the Rock Garden, which was created using a variety of industrial and urban waste materials. The garden features sculptures and structures made from materials such as broken glass, ceramic tiles, and discarded electrical parts. Another popular attraction is the Sukhna Lake, which offers boat rides and opportunities for birdwatching.
When visiting Chandigarh, be sure to try some of the local cuisine, which is known for its rich, flavorful dishes. Some popular dishes to try include paneer tikka, butter chicken, and aloo paratha.
Overall, Chandigarh is a beautiful and vibrant city that offers something for everyone. Whether you're interested in culture, history, or natural beauty, you're sure to find something to enjoy in this "City Beautiful."
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Sukhna Lake
Nestled at the foot of Shivalik Hills, Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh paints a pretty picture. Stretching for a distance of 3 sq. km., Sukhna Lake is a man-made lake and is the only one of its kind in the city created in the year 1958 by damming the seasonal Sukhna Choe (Stream) that flows down the Shivalik Hills. With its pristine blue water, the lake serves as a perfect location for a stream of morning joggers and walkers who can also enjoy the fresh air. In fact, the architect of Chandigarh - India's first planned city - Le Corbusier claimed that this lake would be the centre of wellness pursuits for the residents.
Rock Garden
Located in sector 1 of Chandigarh, The Rock Garden is a massive open-air exhibition hall that displays sculptures made from urban and industrial wastes that have been designed and executed by Nek Chand, a former Road Inspector in Chandigarh. It is located between the famous Sukhna Lake and the Capitol Building and is a spectacle that is must-visit! Also known as Nek Chand's Rock Garden, this massive 40-acre garden is a colourful mosaic of art pieces and sculptures.
Zakir Hussain Rose Garden
Chhatbir Zoo (formally Mahendra Chaudhary Zoological Park), is a zoological park situated close to Zirakpur, India. The zoo was constructed in the 1970s and is home to a large variety of birds, mammals and reptiles. The park is home to a vast variety of animals, birds and reptiles. Sprawling over an expansive 202 acres of land, the zoo offers an open enclosure to the animals to retain their natural habitat environment. The highlight of the zoo is Royal Bengal Tiger.
Japanese Garden
Located in Sector 31A in Chandigarh, Japanese Garden is a well-groomed, beautifully maintained park that houses a park, water bodies, pagoda towers, waterfalls, meditation centers, buddha idol, and several other structures. The park has two phases interconnected by an underground tunnel that is adorned with beautiful Japanese paintings.
The Fateh Burj
The Fateh Burj is located in Mohali, Punjab. Fateh Burj means Victory Tower and also the tallest tower in India. It was built in 2011 situated in Baba Banda Bahadur War Memorial in a 20 acres plot. It has a historical significance with the battle of Chappar Chiri between Baba Banda Bahadur Singh against Mughal emperor Wazir Khan. While entering the war memorial, you will find the Fateh Burj which has a height of 328 feet.
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