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Places of Tourist
Interest
Capitol Complex
Though all of Chandigarh
carries Le Corbusier's stamp, Capitol Complex, presently the administrative
hub of two States, contains the best of his talent. The High Court, Legislative
Assembly, Secretariat, Open-hand Monumnet, Geometric Hill, Tower of Shadows,
all examples of his designing excellence, form part of the complex at the
northern-end of Chandigarh.
Rock Garden
World-acclaimed rock-garden
is unique to the city. It consists of art objects, fashioned from industrial
and Urban waste. A tourist spot must on the itinerary of every visitor.
Sukhna Lake
Man made picturesque Sukhna
lake in the foothills of Shivalik range is an idyllic resort for fun and
frolic offering water sports activities boating, yatching, water skiing
etc.
Leisure Valley
A continium of various theme
gardens take "care of the body and spirit" of the city.
Bougainvillea Park
The 20 acre park is popular
for its vibrant colours that ranges from golden, purple, white to magenta
& mauve.
Rose Garden
30 acres of beautifully
landscaped garden contains nearly 1600 varieties of roses. Truly magnificient
during spring season when rose festival takes place here.
Shanti Kunj
Beyond the Rose Garden down
south, in Sector 16-C, the Leisure Valley becomes Shanti Kunj, a "Nook
of Tranquillity". Ideal for those seeking the "bliss of solitude" in the
comforting lap of nature.
Terraced Garden
Spread over 10 acres, seasonal
flowers are grown in terraced parterres. The garden has a wealth of material
for students of botany.
Topiary Park
Many animals shaped out
of creepers and bushes form the Topiary Park. A large variety of ornamental
plants add to the park's curious charm.
Museum Complex
The cultural zone of the
Leisure valley. The building complex designed by Le-Corbusier itself is
a marvel of architecture.
Government Museum &
Art Gallery
The Museum houses vast range
of paintings and sculptures historical as well as contemporary.
City Museum
It houses original sketches,
photographs, plans, models and documents reflecting the evolution of the
city from the drawing board stage to its realisation giving sequential
architectural display.
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