“India’s First Planned City,” Also Known As “The City Of Beauty,” Chandigarh Derived Its Name From The Confluence Of Two Words “Chandi,” Which Refers To Goddess Chandi And “Garh,” Which Refers To A Fortress. Visualized By The Former Prime Minister Of India Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. Designed, Planned And, Intricately Constructed By The World-Renowned Swiss Born-French Architect Le Corbusier. Chandigarh Is, A World Heritage City Recognized By UNESCO As “The Architectural Work Of Le Corbusier An Outstanding Contribution To The Modern Movement”. Featuring The Architectural Work Of Le Corbusier; Urban Lake Sukhna; Rock Garden; Thought-Provoking Museums; And Sprawling Zakir Hussain Garden Of Roses. This Well Planned Streamlined Picturesque City Is The Joint Capital Of The Indian States Of Haryana And Punjab And Is, The Union Territory Of India Which Was Once Inhabited By Harappans. Flocked By Tourists Throughout The Year. Flourishing Under The Shadow Of Many Heritage Trees. Chandigarh Is Perched On A Fertile Land Near The Foothills Of Enigmatic Snow-Crowned Mountains Of The Shivalik Range Of The Great Himalayas.
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