HolidayIQ- A must see city for the Indian traveler- Chandigarh
Chandigarh has been awarded ‘India’s favourite city’ at the Better Holiday Awards based on the millions of reviews on Holiday IQ, India’s largest travel community.
1. Chandigarh was Home to the Harappan Civilization
Known as the resting bed of the Harappan civilization almost 5000 years ago, potsherds, ornaments and copper arrowheads have been found throughout the years by archaeologists during their excavations; especially in the 1950s and 1960s. These relics are now part of the Government Museum and Art Gallery along with some preserved burial skeletons.
Rizwanuddin Rafiq from Bhopal shares: “Here the 8000 years fossils were discovered, maybe of Harappan origin, hence an ancient presence of this city, makes it more attractive, and it was also known as the Home of Harappans.”
2. There are no Statutes in any Parks or at the Roundabout in Chandigarh
Architect Le Corbusier postulated that the age of personal statues is gone, which is why there are no personal statues that shall be erected in the city or parks. The city of Chandigarh is planned to breathe the new sublimated spirit of art.
Ayush Varshney from New Delhi shares: “The place where when you enter will never want to leave. The place where there less pollution and max peace of mind. It is basically the France of India. There are many places to visit like rock garden which is full of sculptures made scarps and rocks, this garden has a pleasant small waterfall. This city also has a lake when visitors can enjoy boating experience.”
3. Chandigarh is the First Planned City of Independent India
Did you know that Chandigarh was the dream city of late Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. The city was planned by famous French architect Le Corbusier.
Srikant from Madurai shares: “Chandigarh comes across as very distinct from other Indian cities. It's so orderly and planned that it's almost un-Indian in that sense.”
4. Rock Garden - A Secret Art Garden with over 2000 Sculpture Cultivated by One Man Alone
It’s almost a dreamlike fantasy that a local transport official spent almost 20 years of his life creating more than 2000 sculptures using the stones, debris and discarded junk left over when 50 odd villages were destroyed to create the city of Chandigarh. Visit the garden to witness how one man’s perseverance can change the world for better.
Harpreet Singh from Mohali shares: “A beautiful handcrafted place by Nek Chand's (creator). The place has tile and stone made statues that one can admire and admit that the creator had a vision in his mind to give people something extraordinary.”
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