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    Chandigarh ( / ˌtʃʌndɪˈɡɑːr /) is a city and union territory in northern India, serving as the shared capital of the states of Punjab and Haryana. Situated near the foothills of the Himalayas, it borders Haryana to the east and Punjab in the remaining directions. Chandigarh constitutes the bulk of the Chandigarh Capital Region or ...

  2. 4 days ago · Chandigarh, city and union territory of India. It is situated on the Indo-Gangetic Plain a short distance southwest of the Siwalik Range, between the Sukhna and Patiali rivers. The land is a flat and fertile tract of alluvial soils, and its rural farmland produces such crops as wheat, corn, and rice.

  3. 1. The Rock Garden of Chandigarh. 3,457. Parks. Inventive garden displaying sculptures from recycled materials, with a doll museum, aquarium, waterfalls, and a maze of greenery for a family-friendly outing. See ways to experience (22) 2024. 2. Elante mall.

  4. Chandigarh. India, Asia. When Swiss architect Le Corbusier was commissioned with the job of designing Chandigarh from scratch in 1950, he conceived a people-oriented city of sweeping boulevards, lakes, gardens and grand civic buildings, executed in his favourite material: reinforced concrete. Seventy years on and the parks, monuments and civic ...

  5. About Chandigarh. Chandigarh, the dream city of India's first Prime Minister, Sh. Jawahar Lal Nehru, was planned by the famous French architect Le Corbusier. Picturesquely located at the foothills of Shivaliks, it is known as one of the best experiments in urban planning and modern architecture in the twentieth century in India.

  6. 1. 2. Chandigarh is the best-planned city in India, with architecture which is world-renowned, and a quality of life, which is unparalleled. As the capital of the states of Punjab and Haryana, and the Union Territory of Chandigarh it is a prestigious city.

  7. May 25, 2024 · Chandigarh, India is a city of promise and opportunity. Located in the foothills of the Himalayas, Chandigarh is home to over 1 million people, making it one of the largest cities in the country. It is known for its modern infrastructure, world-class educational institutions, and vibrant culture.