Chandigarh, the City Beautiful, is one of the most well planned and livable cities in India. It is a union territory and is directly under the administration of the Central Government. Clean roads, green belts, and orderly infrastructures actually make Chandigarh stand out from other Indian cities. Besides being one of the youngest cities in India and home to World Heritage Sites, Chandigarh has many other things to be explored. Here are some interesting facts about this beautiful city worth knowing:
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1. No statues in any roundabouts or parks
The Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier, while planning the city, put forth the condition that there would be no statutes in any of the parks and roundabouts.
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12. One of the cleanest cities!
As per the study conducted by the government, Chandigarh came up as one of the cleanest cities in the country, as there are stern actions taken against people polluting the city and littering around.
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13. The Tricity
The nearby cities Panchkula and Mohali are well merged with Chandigarh and together it is known as the Tricity.
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14. The first planned city of India
Chandigarh was the dream city of India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. It was the first planned city and till now the best example of modern planning and architecture.
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15. The longest channel for rowing and yachting!
Sukhna is the iconic lake of Chandigarh and has the longest channel for rowing and yachting events in Asia.
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16. The garden of scraps and wastes!
Chandigarh has a sculpture garden known as Nek Chand’s Rock Garden named after its founder Nek Chand. The garden is completely built of home and industrial waste and thrown-away items. Over 5000 people visit the garden daily.
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17. Asia’s largest Rose Garden!
Chandigarh is home to Asia’s largest Rose Garden. Named after India’s former president, Zakir Hussain, the garden is spread over 30 acres (120,000 sq. m.) of land with over 16000 different species of rose.
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18. All roads are highways!
According to the records of UT Administration, all major roads/streets in the city are State Highways.
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19. A City of Roundabouts!
If you ever visit Chandigarh, you would definitely see round manicured gardens at regular intervals. These roundabouts standout as a cultural marker of City Beautiful. These roundabouts are called “Golchakkars” and are an integral part of the City’s lexicon.
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20. World Heritage Site!
In July 2016, UNESCO listed Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex among its World Heritage Sites. The Capitol Complex is a part of 17 sites across 7 countries- Switzerland, France, Germany, Belgium, Japan, Argentina, and India.
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21. The City looks best in Autumn!
If you want to have the best view of Chandigarh; come in Autumn. The trees around the city decorate it with the colorful flora. The climate is also quite pleasant during the period.
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