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Chandigarh (/ ˌtʃʌndɪˈɡɑːr /) is a city and union territory in northern India, serving as the shared capital of the states of Punjab and Haryana. Situated near the foothills of the Himalayas, it borders Haryana to the east and Punjab in the remaining directions.
4 days ago · Chandigarh, city and union territory of India. Located about 165 miles (265 km) north of New Delhi, the territory is bounded by the state of Haryana on the east and by the state of Punjab on all other sides.
Blending modernist architecture with central-European chic and traditional culture, this green metropolis draws visitors in with its landscaped gardens, thought-provoking museums, and rich history. Read more.
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 is the best-planned city in India, with architecture which is world-renowned, and a quality of life, which is unparalleled. As the capital of the states of Punjab and Haryana, and the Union Territory of Chandigarh it is a prestigious city.
Dec 11, 2015 · Chandigarh, India’s most prosperous and greenest city, was born of dreams at the time of one of the country’s worst nightmares. In 1947, India gained its independence from Britain. As part of...
As the capital of both Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh is a principal northern city with a strong postcolonial identity. Blending modernist architecture with central-European chic and traditional culture, this green metropolis draws visitors in with its landscaped gardens, thought-provoking museums, and rich history.
Nestled in the northern part of India, Chandigarh stands as a testament to the harmonious blend of architecture, urban planning, and urban design. Designed by the legendary architect Le Corbusier, the city is a remarkable showcase of meticulous planning and thoughtful design principles.
Chandigarh is India's first planned city, quite distinct from the rest of the country and considerably better organised. It is the capital of both Haryana and Punjab states, but the city is not part of either state, being a union territory, i.e. administered directly by the central government.
Chandigarh is independent India’s first planned city. Designed by the French architect Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, popular as Le Corbusier, it serves as a capital of Punjab and Haryana.
