A modern planned city, Chandigarh was built by architect Le Corbusier. The city gets its name from an ancient Chandi Temple located on the outskirts of the city. A city that is growing and developing at a tremendous rate Chandigarh today is the first choice of professionals and businessmen.

Built on Himalayan foothills, Chandigarh serves as a convenient stop for tourists traveling to hill resorts in the Himalayas. Initially Chandigarh had 29 sectors though today the city has grown and expanded to about 46 sectors.

Chandigarh became a reality in 1960. The capital city for the adjoining North Indian states of Punjab and Haryana, it works independently as a Union Territory, controlled by the Central Government.

The main idea behind building Chandigarh was to create a new capital city for the states of Punjab and Haryana as Lahore, the erstwhile capital was ceded to Pakistan.

Explore the Rock Garden, Chandi Devi Temple, Capital Complex, Sukhna Lake, Government Museum and Art Gallery, Leisure Valley and other attractions while on a Chandigarh tour with Top Tourist Places packages.

Enjoy excursions to the fascinating Panchkula Cactus and Succulent Botanical Garden, Chattbir Zoo and Morni Hills - all located on the outskirts of Chandigarh, India.

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