10 Surprising Facts You Probably Didn't Know About Chandigarh

Chandigarh is not just a Union Territory, it has a story, a prospect that is united with the people already staying or planning to reside there. The Openhand landmark is the official symbol of Chandigarh which endures as the perception of openness of spirits, friendship, and solidarity. Let’s appreciate more about this gorgeous city which sets a benchmark with regard to exceptional designing, outlining and ultimate execution. Once you breathe in Chandigarh, you will not simply settle in any other city. It was the first to be designed after India achieved independence. Well, one cannot contrast Chandigarh to metro towns like Mumbai or Delhi but it is definitely one of the best towns to breathe in. A tour of this city will make dive in love with the pedestrian-friendly roadways, rich green enclosings. There are no roads in this town, which are marked by any personality or traditional figure, excluding the recently introduced Bhagat Singh airport.The Rock Garden, Leisure Valley, Sukhna Lake, Rose Garden, Parrot Bird Sanctuary etc. are some of the primary tourist spots in Chandigarh you should hit. The remarkable facts about Chandigarh:

French Architect

Chandigarh, as observed now was planned by the great architect of that period Le Corbusier. It is one of the various city planning projects of Le Corbusier to have really been achieved.

States Capital

The most well-known fact is that Chandigarh is the capital of two states of India, Punjab, and Haryana and it is regulated by the central authority of India.

India's 1st Planned City

Chandigarh was the place for Harappan Civilization around 8000 years ago. Therefore, it is certainly a wonder to witness that same ancient place as the first outlined city of the country which is developed over a region of approx. 114 sq. kms.

Missing 13 Sector

Unfavorable 13 thought which makes sign 13 an inauspicious number and therefore there was no Sector 13 in the Chandigarh as well as in Panchkula. But, after 54 years, Manimajra has been renamed as "Sector 13" and Chandigarh now has Sector 13.

Tricity

The adjacent towns of Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula are unitedly called the ‘Tricity’.

City Name

The city acquired its title from the popular Chandi Mandir Temple, which is presently a famous traveler destination.

Three States Govt. Bases

As the city is home to three governments, the maximum number of people staying here are working as government officials. This has awarded the city the name of ‘Pensioner’s Paradise’.

Sector Divisions

Chandigarh is distributed into sectors, with each sector surrounded by roads for smooth transportation still tied from straight access to the domestic areas.

Location

Chandigarh is located at the foot of the Shivalik Range, 365 meters above sea level.

Clean and Close to Nature

Tree plantation was an important part of the city’s design. This is the purpose why there are around 26 flowering varieties and 22 trees varieties planted at different localities across the town. Research directed by the national government published that Chandigarh is one of the cleanest cities in the nation.