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Chandigarh: Places of Interest

Chandigarh offers a rich fare of places of tourist interest within short intra city distances, amidst a clean environment.
Capitol Complex (Sector 1):
Though all of Chandigarh carries Le Corbusier's stamp, Capitol Complex, presently the administrative hub of two States, contains the best of his talent. The High Court, Legislative Assembly, Secretaritat, Open hand Monumnet, Geometric Hill, Tower of Shadows, all examples of his designing excellence, form part of the complex at the northern end of Chandigarh.

Rock Garden (Sector 2):
World acclaimed rock garden is unique to the city. It consists of art objects, fashioned from industrial and Urban waste. A tourist spot must on the itinerary of every visitor.
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Sukhna Lake (Sector 1):
Man made picturesque Sukhna lake in the foothills of Shivalik range is an idyllic resort for fun and frolic offering water sports activities boating, yatching, water skiing etc.
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Leisure Valley:
A continuum of various theme gardens take 'Care of the body and spirit" of the city.

Bougainvillae Park (Sector 3):
The 20 acre park is popular for its vibrant colours that ranges from golden, purple, white to magenta and mauve.

Rose Garden (Sector 16):
30 acres of beautifully landscaped garden contains nearly 1600 varieties of roses. Truly magnificent during spring season when rose festival takes place here.

Shanti Kunj (Sector 16):
Beyond the Rose Garden down south, in Sector 16-C, the Leisure Valley becomes Shanti Kunj, a "Nook of Tranquillity". Ideal for those seeking the "bliss of solitude" in the comforting lap of nature.

Terraced Garden (Sector 33):
Spread over 30 acres, seasonal flowers are grown in terraced parterres. The garden has a wealth of material for students of botany.

Topiary Park (Sector 35):
Many animals shaped out of creepers and bushes form the Topiary Park. A large variety of ornamental plants add to the park's curious charm.

Other Places to see
Museum Complex (Sector 10-C):
(Monday Closed)
The cultural zone of the leisure valley. The building complex designed by Le Corbusier itself is a marvel of architecture.

Government Museum and Art Gallery:
(Monday Closed)
The Museum houses vast range of paintings and sculptures historical as well as contemporary.

City Museum:
(Monday Closed)
It houses original sketches, photographs, plans, models and documents reflecting the evolution of the city from the drawing board stage to its realization giving sequential architectural display.

Apart from the above, one could visit Punjab University Sector 14, International Dolls Museum Sector 23, National Gallery of Portraits Sector 17, Manimajra Fort etc.

Places of Worship:
"Secular city" offers places of worship in most of the sectors for almost all religions.

Prominent places of worship are
Hindu:
1. Arya Samaj Temple in Sector 7 and 22.
2. Sanatan Dharam Temples in Sector 22 and 23.

Sikh:
1. Gurdwaras in Sector 8 and 19.

Muslims:
1. Mosque in Sector 20

Jain:
1. Temples in Sector 27 and 28.

Christian:
1. Protestant Church in Sector 18.
2. Catholic Church in Sector 19.