Amazing Places To Visit In Chandigarh
About the city:
The city is situated in the Shivalik foothills. The city is an Indian union territory. It also serves as the capital of two Indian states: Haryana and Punjab. The city is located in the Punjab region. It has a very modern and great infrastructure. It has been considered one of India’s most green and clean cities.
This was the dream city of former Prime Minister Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru. Le Corbusier, the famous French architect, designed the city. The whole city has been divided into sectors that cover residential and commercial areas. The city has many roads dedicated to cyclists. It is also known as the “pensioner’s paradise,” as many people from the city have worked for the government or are retired citizens.
One should visit the city and experience its beauty. There are several places where one can explore quality infrastructure. There are also many places, like the leisure valley, Sukna Lake, the parrot bird sanctuary, etc., where one can spend quality time with a loved one.
City attractions that are worth seeing:
The city is full of places that will excite you. Some of the most visited places in Chandigarh are mentioned below:
1.Nek Chand’s Rock Garden :The place is so named because of the rock sculptures present there. These sculptures were made with the help of rocks and waste items. The place is full of art in every corner. After seeing this garden, people who prefer to avoid visiting such art places would be very interested. The Chandigarh trip is only complete with visiting the rock garden.
2.Sukhna Lake: The lake is one of the best artificial lakes in India. The beauty of the lake is just unimaginable. People have been enjoying boat rides on the lake since 1958 when its construction was completed. People also visit this place to witness the beauty of the sunrise and sunset. It was one of the most visited places in Chandigarh.
3. Chhatbir Zoo: Another place that is very surprising to hear about is the Mahendra Chaudhary Zoological Park, also known as the Chhatbir Zoo. The zoo has many species and creatures on its 505 acres of land. There are different species like the black and white buck, Indian elephant, lion, white tiger, and even the royal Bengal tiger. Although a zoo is not the first thing that comes to mind, it is one of the most interesting places to visit.
4. Open Hand Monument : The monument is situated in Sector 1 of the city, also Chandigarh’s capital complex. It was Le Corbusier who designed this monument. It has also been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The open-handed monument acts as a symbol or emblem of the city. The symbol denotes the happiness and peaceful nature of the city.
