Introducing Chandigarh
In the same way as the modernist architect Le Corbusier’s radical design for Chandigarh polarises critics, this anomaly among Indian cities splits visitors. New hotels, department stores, cafés and other air-conditioned hang-outs line the boom town’s straight, clean roads, catering to the fast-living young Indians who emulate Westerners and embrace modernity while gleefully disposing their disposable incomes. While some visitors are unimpressed by Chandigarh’s nontraditionalism, others find the geometric, green city a welcome break from the chaos of other Indian cities, and plunge into the many sights and, of course, glitzy nightlife.
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The capital of both Punjab and Haryana, it is a Union Territory controlled by the central government.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Ah Chandigarh! How I could I forget that? Quite neat and well-kept, IMO. I think they couldn't have given a more right decision.
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