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
Capitol Complex, The Secretariat, The Assembly, The High Court, The Open Hand, Sector 17, Sukhna Lake, The Rock Garden, Leisure Valley, Government Museum and Art Gallery, Museum of Evolution of Life, International Dolls Museum, Baisakhi, Mango Festival, Teej, Maha Moorkh Sammelan, The Plaza Carnival, Festival of Gardens, Chrysanthemum Show, Chandigarh Carnival, Indo-Pak Mushaira

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Telephones calls from and in India

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International Airlines Offices in New Delhi

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Information for Women travellers

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Photographing in India

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Visa Isses in Delhi

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Internet access in Delhi

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Safety & Security

Rajasthan is a peaceful state and its people are friendly and well meaning. This piece of an advice is meant to caution but you should not be paranoid otherwise you miss knowing about the very vibrant people and culture of Rajasthan. Like anywhere else, reasonable caution is your best weapon

Contacts for disabled travelers in India

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Airline Services from Delhi

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