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Chandigarh also known as the Garden city of India, has good collection of beautifully maintained gardens as integral part of the master plan which laid immense importance to provide its residents the atmosphere which keeps them in touch with infinite cosmos and nature. Chandigarh has the distinction of having world acclaimed Rock Garden and Asia's largest Rose Garden which are very popular spots of tourist attraction. Some of the other famous gardens of North India in and around Chandigarh are Cactus Garden (Asia's largest outdoor landscaped Cacti and Succulents Garden), Pinjore Gardens (has great historical significance), Leisure Valley, Terrace Garden etc. Chandigarh is one of the largest urban complexes of the post-war era, & is a successful experiment in 20th century urbanism. It is one of the great planned cities of India after Fatehpur Sikri & Jaipur which, in the context of their own times, represents highest achievement in Indian architecture. Chandigarh was conceived as the capital of Punjab, in lieu of the lost capital at Lahore. But Punjab was divided a second time in 1966, and Chandigarh is today the capital of the States of both Punjab and Haryana. However, the city does not belong to either. Chandigarh is a Union Territory, administered by the Government of India. Attractions in Chandigarh India Travel Destination GuideTime Zone in IndiaIndia is all in one time zone: GMT+5hr 30min. This makes it 5hr 30min ahead of London, 1Ohr 30min ahead of New York, 13hr 30min ahead of LA, 4hr 30min behind Sydney and 6hr 30min behind NZ; however, summer time in those places will vary the difference by an hour. Photographing in IndiaKeep in mind to ask before directing your camera to all that could be considered "strategic", including airports and anything military, but even with the bridges, the stations and the principal roads. The film of camera, sold with the average Western prices, is largely available in India (but check the Car Nicobar IslandCar Nicobar, in the northern part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, is one of the only 12 inhabited islands in the Andamans archipelago. The two groups of islands, Andaman and Nicobar, are separated by a deep ten degree channel. The islands are pristine with palm-fringed beaches and deep blue Shop Opening Hours in IndiaStandard shop opening hours in India are Mon-Sat 9.30am-6pm. Most big stores, keep those hours, while smaller shops vary from town to town, religion to religion, and one to another, but usually keep longer hours. Government tourist offices are open Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm, Sat 9.30am-1pm, closed on the third Sat of Mail services in IndiaMail services in India are quite reliable. Apart from Government opertaed General Post Offices (GPO's) known as "Daak Ghar" in India, there are many courior option available in India. FedEx, UPS, XPS, DHL and other major players operate from many cities. Many other local courior services operate from all other Visa Isses in DelhiVisa extensions and permits For visa renewal and permits for restricted states, go to the Foreigners' Registration office is at Hans Bhavan, Mathura Road, near Tilak Bridge railway station i (Mon-Fri9.30am-1.30pm&2-4pm, with four passport photographs, Be sure to wait in the right queue - to pay either. People & Religion of RajasthanThe People Rajasthan according to the 2001 census has a population of 56.5 million. Rajasthan has a large indigenous populace Minas (Minawati) in Alwar, Jaipur, Bharatpur, and Dholpur areas. The Meo and the Banjara are travelling tradesmen and artisans. The Gadia Lohar is the Lohar meaning ironsmith who travels on Gadia meaning Getting Around & Visiting RajasthanGetting around the state is rarely problematic, though there's no avoiding some tedious long hauls. The state-run bus company, RSTDC, has regular services between cities, but since it hiked its prices by fifty percent in 1997, private operators have become a more popular option, offering cheaper fares and greater comfort. Hospitals in DelhiFollowing is the list of major Hospitals in Delhi with their Phone Numbers AIIMS 91 - 11 - 2686 4851 Bansal Hospital & Res. Ctr. (P) Ltd. 91 - 11 - 2326 1072 Bara Hindu Rao Hospital 91 - 11 - 2291 9706 91 - 11 - 2291 9562 Batra Hospital & Medical Res. Katchal: NicobarKatchal is a tiny island in the Nicobar group. It was this island, which heralded the new millennium with the first sunrise on 1st January 2000. This island has beautiful beaches at East bay, Jhula and West bay. The island of Katchal is one of the 572 islands, islets and |
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