| #ffffff;" /> | | | | Most of the sculptures are made up of scrap and |
| Chandigarh or the City Beautiful as it is popularly | | | | other kinds of wastes like bottles, glasses, bangles, tiles, |
| known is indeed one of the finest examples of planned | | | | ceramic pots, sinks and also electrical waste.There is |
| construction with a soul to it.The name Chandigarh | | | | an abundant use of ceramic in the whole area. |
| literally translates into “The Fort of | | | | One of the sculptures from this garden has even |
| Chandi”.This was termed because the city was | | | | appeared on the Indian stamp in the year 1983. |
| established near a temple of Goddess Chandi which | | | | Zakir Hussain Rose Garden: The Chandigarh Rose |
| also had a fort in its vicinity.The Hindu Goddess Chandi | | | | Garden or the more popularly known Zakir Gulab Bagh |
| symbolizes Shakti or power which was what exactly | | | | is one of the many gardens which fascinate the |
| Pt.Nehru wanted to show to the world. | | | | visitor.This garden is one of its kinds in the entire Asian |
| The city was planned and built by Le Corbusier who | | | | region going by its size.The whole area spreads |
| was a French architect.He designed the city on the | | | | around to nearly 27 acres.It was set up in 1967 under |
| lines of the human body with each part symbolizing a | | | | the expert guidance of Dr.M.S.Randhawa who was |
| particular area.The whole city is planned and is | | | | the first Chief Commissioner of Chandigarh. |
| considered to be one of the cleanest cities in the | | | | The Rose Garden has more than 1600 species of |
| country.It is one of the seven Union Territories of the | | | | roses which includes both the natural as well as the |
| country and serves as a capital for two states, Punjab | | | | hybrid varieties developed through the tissue |
| & Haryana, respectively.There are two satellite | | | | culture.Apart from the roses, the garden is also home |
| towns, Panchkula and Mohali which are located on the | | | | to many medicinal plants and trees like the Bel, Bahera, |
| periphery of Chandigarh. | | | | Harra, Camphor, Yellow Gulmohar and several other |
| City Beautiful is a tourists paradise and there are many | | | | varieties. |
| places which are awe-inspiring and tempting enough | | | | Rose Festival is celebrated here every year which is |
| for a revisit.Each area has its own significance and the | | | | attended by thousands of visitors.It is one of the major |
| very difference compels the visitors to visit all the | | | | events in the city wherein there are lots of |
| places. | | | | competitions and other cultural celebrations.The best |
| Chandigarh is one of the greenest cities and this is due | | | | season to visit this place is from February through |
| to the presence of numerous gardens and parks | | | | March when the roses are in full bloom. |
| located at different points in the city.One of the most | | | | Chandigarh Botanical Gardens: Chandigarh can rightly |
| significant attractions in the cities is the gardens and | | | | be called the city of gardens.There are two botanical |
| parks dotted all over the place. | | | | gardens here.One of them is nestled amidst the Rock |
| Some of the most beautiful parks which have been | | | | Garden and the Sukhna Lake in Sector 1.It stretches |
| developed in Chandigarh can be described as below: | | | | over an area of 88 acres.The main attraction in this |
| Nek Chand Rock Garden: This is one of the signature | | | | botanical garden is the distinct rock formation which |
| landmarks of Chandigarh.The Rock Garden is named | | | | inspires awe in the eyes of the visitor.There is a lily |
| after its founder Nek Chand.He was a road inspector | | | | pool in the garden which lends a very tranquil air to the |
| with the Public Works Department of the state.The | | | | whole atmosphere with fully bloomed lilies. |
| garden was perceived by him in secrecy and was | | | | The second garden is behind the Punjab |
| developed in the same manner in 1957. | | | | University.Various plants like the Cacti and many |
| But the local authorities came to know about this great | | | | varieties of evergreen and exotic plants are arranged |
| wonder and the area was renamed as the Rock | | | | in each corner.This is also the only place where one |
| Garden.It is a sculpture garden and covers an area of | | | | can see beautiful lotus flowers. |
| over forty acres.The whole garden is built from the | | | | Terraced Flower Garden: The Terraced Flower |
| waste materials discarded by homes and | | | | Garden is located in Sector 33 and is spread out on an |
| industries.The material has been systematically | | | | area of 10 acres.It was set up in 1979 and is also the |
| recycled and used in every part of the garden. | | | | venue for the annual Chrysanthemum Festival.There |
| Nek Chand’s Rock Garden is designed to look | | | | are hundreds of varieties of flowers here but the most |
| like a lost kingdom and it is a complex labyrinth with | | | | enthralling feature is the musical colored fountains |
| paths, gateways, steps, beautiful waterfalls, huge | | | | which operate on popular Bollywood and local folk |
| courtyards, and porches.The Garden is located near | | | | songs. |
| the Sukhna Lake in Sector 1.There are huge swings in | | | | Apart from this, there are many other parks too which |
| the garden which are one of the most fascinating | | | | attract a lot of tourists as well as the local people to |
| things here. | | | | their clean, fresh and healthy environs. |