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Chandigarh's Rock Garden is unique: it's the surreal fantasy of the much-missed Nek Chand (1924–2015), a local transport official who, starting in 1957,…
Must-see attractions in Chandigarh
Chandigarh
At the epicentre of Le Corbusier’s planned city are the imposing concrete High Court, Secretariat and Vidhan Sabha, shared by the states of Punjab and…
Government Museum & Art Gallery
Chandigarh
You’ll find a fine collection of artworks and treasures at this impressive state museum, including trippy paintings of the Himalaya by Russian artist…
Chandigarh
One for fans of 20th-century avant-garde architecture and design, this fascinating museum displays documents, sketches and photos of Le Corbusier, along…
Chandigarh
Fulfilling the leisure objective of Le Corbusier’s urban master plan, this landmark artificial lake is a popular rest and recreation stop for Chandigarh's…
Chandigarh
The beautifully restored, 17th-century Mughal-era Pinjore Gardens, on the edge of the small town of Pinjore, are built on seven levels with water features…
Chandigarh
The High Court is one of Chandigarh's most iconic buildings from the Le Corbusier era. Executed in reinforced concrete, the massive avant-garde structure…
Chandigarh
On the approach road to the High Court, the small High Court Museum displays assorted judicial memorabilia including original Le Corbusier sketches, a…
Chandigarh
The ruins of the 10th-century Bhima Devi Temple comprise broken pillars, statuettes and friezes (including some Khajuraho-esque erotic carvings) scattered…
Chandigarh Architecture Museum
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Using photos, letters, models, newspaper reports and architectural drawings, this museum tells the story of Chandigarh’s planning and development,…
Chandigarh
This place is a must-visit for those travelling with children, and has exhibits featuring fossils, model dinosaurs, exquisite hand-embroidered pictures of…
Chandigarh
One of the three definitive superstructures within Chandigarh's main administrative zone, the Secretariat Building is one of Le Corbusier's masterpieces…
Chandigarh
This architectural masterpiece by Le Corbusier is home to the state legislative assemblies of Punjab and Haryana. Tourists can only visit as part of their…
Chandigarh
Home to an overwhelming population of bougainvilleas, the eponymous Bougainvillea Garden has a thought-provoking memorial to Indian soldiers killed in…
Chandigarh
The most pleasant of the parks and gardens that dot Chandigarh is perhaps the Rose Garden, which contains over 1500 rose varieties.
Chandigarh
The tour of the Capitol Complex includes a visit to Le Corbusier’s unmistakably mid-century Open Hand sculpture, the city’s official emblem, signifying…
Chandigarh
Located behind the State Library, this government-maintained gallery is home to photos and paintings illustrating key players and events in the struggle…
Chandigarh
Away from the town centre, the Garden of Fragrance has sweet-scented flower varieties such as jasmine and damask rose.
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The Terraced Garden draws locals with its seasonal flower shows and musical fountain sessions in the evenings.
