Chandigarh, a Union Territory of the Indian subcontinent serves as the capital of two Indian states- Punjab and Haryana. This well planned city lies in the foothills of the Himalayas and was planned by Le Corbusier, a French architect.Touristplacesinindia.com provides you with a complete tourist guide in Chandigarh.
The city forms a part of the Himalayan Ecosystem and covers an area of 114 square km. The city stands first in India in terms of Human Development Index. The city takes pride in having a large number of parks, important among them include the Hibiscus Garden, Garden of Fragrance, Botanical Garden, Smriti Upavan, Leisure Valley, Rajendra park, Zakir Rose Garden and Shanti Kunj. The tree plantations along avenues, open spaces and green belts are the most charming feature of the landscape of the city.
Climate:
Summer temperature: Maximum 44�C and Minimum 31�C
Winter Temperature: Maximum 14�C Minimum 3�C
Rainfall: 1110.7 mm
Some of the important places in and around the city which will give you a complete tourist guide in Chandigarh include the following:
Bamboo Valley: The bamboo valley covers a total area of about 27.5 acres of land which passes through Sector 23 A. This land, which was unutilized from the time of inception of Chandigarh, was developed into a hi-tech park which has over 15 species of trees besides bamboo grooves. The facilities included in the park include a restaurant, five rain shelters, one milk bar, and one food kiosk.
Botanical Garden: The garden spreads over an area of about 176 acres of land and was founded in 2002. The garden consists of 15 botanical sections with the aim of promoting education and research and to spread the concept of eco-tourism.
Leisure Valley: The leisure valley is a series of theme gardens which starts from Sector 1 in the North of Chandigarh and ends at Sector 53 in the South.
Sukhna Wildlife sanctuary: This sanctuary forms a part of the Sukhna Lake catchment area falling in Shivalik Hills. This sanctuary was made with a view to promote eco tourism in Chandigarh. This wildlife sanctuary is the home to a large variety of mammals, birds and reptiles, which can be best, observed when one is trekking through the nature hills. Important mammals include Sambar, civet, porcupine, langur, Rhesus Monkey, mongoose, hare and squirrel to name a few. Among the important reptiles found in this sanctuary, the most common include Cobra, python, viper, and turtle.
How to reach Chandigarh:
Air: Chandigarh airport is the nearest airport which is just 11 km from the city centre. Major airlines operate from Mumbai, Delhi, Jammu, Amritsar and Kolkata toChandigarh.
Railways: Chandigarh Railway Station is connected by major trains from different states in India. The Station is only 8 km from the city centre. Trains like Satabdi Express and Himalayan Queen pass through the city on regular basis.
Road: Chandigarh has a well developed road network. National Highway No. 21 and 22 run through the city and so the city is connected by luxury bus services from major cities in India.
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