Sights in Chandigarh
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Nek Chand Fantasy Rock Garden
Entering this Chandigarh icon, a 25-acre garden, is like falling down a rabbit-hole into the labyrinthine interior of one man’s mind. Created by Nek Chand, cleverly using recycled junk and organic materials, the garden is a curious maze of interlinking courtyards, twisting walkways and staircases suddenly emerging into valleys with crashing waterfalls or amphitheatres overrun by figures made of china shards. No material is wasted, from electrical sockets to colourful wire, glass and even broken bangles, in the legions of men, animals, archways and walls, with broken-art faces around almost every corner.
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Le Corbusier Centr
Le Corbusier Centre will especially appeal to those interested in urban planning. Through old documents, sketches and photos it chronicles the work of Chandigarh’s chief architect, Le Corbusier. There’s a black-and-white photo of a suit and bow tie–attired Le Corbusier on a paddle boat, as well as some fascinating letters, including one from Jawaharlal Nehru to the Chief Minister of Punjab dated November 4 1960, part of which states ‘I do hope that you will not overrule Corbusier. His opinion is of value.’
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Museum
On the way to the High Court is a small, well-kept museum containing assorted memorabilia including original Le Corbusier sketches and the handcuffs worn by Godse, Mahatma Gandhi’s assassin. Most exhibits are on the 1st floor. On request, there’s an interesting (free) guided tour.
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Government Museum and Art Gallery
Set in a garden dotted with sculptures such as a mini Eiffel Tower, the Government Museum and Art Gallery has a sizeable collection including embroidered phulkari wraps made by Punjabi village women, modern art and Buddhist sculptures from across Asia.
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Chandigarh Architecture Museum
The Chandigarh Architecture Museum uses photos, letters, models, newspaper reports and architectural drawings to provide revealing insights into the city’s planning and development. There’s an outdoor sound-&-light show.
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Garden of Fragrance
In line with Le Corbusier’s vision of a garden city, Chandigarh is dotted with verdant parks. Away from the town centre, the Garden of Fragrance has sweet-scented varieties such as jasmine and damask rose.
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Natural History Museum
Next door to the City Museum, the Natural History Museum is less interesting for its fossilised animal skulls than for its manuscript section, which includes 16th-century Sanskrit texts.
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City Museum
The brilliant City Museum uses photos, letters, models, newspaper reports and architectural drawings to give a fascinating insight into the planning and development of Chandigarh.
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Rose Garden
In line with Le Corbusier’s vision of a garden city, Chandigarh is dotted with verdant parks. One such is the Rose Garden, which has over 1500 rose varieties.
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National Gallery of Portraits
The National Gallery of Portraits, behind the State Library, displays photos and paintings illustrating the country’s independence movements.
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Terraced Garden
In line with Le Corbusier’s vision of a garden city, Chandigarh is dotted with verdant parks. Less central is the Terraced Garden.
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Bougainvillea Garden
In line with Le Corbusier’s vision of a garden city, Chandigarh is dotted with verdant parks like the BougainvilleaGarden.
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