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The City Centre-or 'Seventeen', as it is popularly called, offers an organized arrangement of square building blocks and open spaces. The Piazza livens up in the afternoon with the office crowds out to recharge themselves. In the evenings shoppers and tourists, enjoying an icecream or popcorns, sit on the steps of the "dove of peace" sput, where water cascades down from one level to another in geometrically shaped tanks, amidst the delightful play of colourful lights.

Thanks to the creative genius of Le Corbusier, the city retains its inherent character even today, as conceived by him in his Master Plan. Corbusier's architectural ingenuity endowed with uniform and standardized structure designs. Wide roads, sector wise divisions, tree-lined avenues, land scaping and a wide piazza, lends the city a special character and a unique orderliness.

The grid-iron plank forms the basis of the tranquil ambience that pervades the city.

Chhatbir Zoological Park
(15 Kms. from Chandigarh)
The Zoo spreads over an extensive wooded area on the banks of the Ghaggar river. This large zoo famous for Lion safari, apart from star attraction Royal Bengal Tigers.

Anadpur Sahib
(80 Kms. from Chandigarh)
Anadpur sahib, or Takhat Sri Keshgarh, is one of the four takhats of the Kikh religion. Takhat means "throne" or seat of temporal power. This historic and impressive gurudwara is highly revered by the Sikhs. It was here that their tenth guru, Guru Gobind Singh, baptized his follwers into the Khalsa, the casteless brotherhood of saint soldiers.

Bhakra-Nangal
(116 Kms. from Chandigarh)
Bhakra dam, the highest dam of its kind I the world spans the river Sutlej, its poer houses light up all of North India. The mian dam at Bhakra in the mountains has a 40 square kilometer reservoir, Gobind Sagar which has boating facilities and a restaurant.

Amritsar-Nangal
(240 Kms. from Chandigarh)
Ths ancient, beautiful and holy city, home to the world famous Golden Temple, Amritsar (literally, "Pool of Nectar"), was founded by Guru Ramdas, the fourth guru of the Sikhs, in the year 1579. Amritsar is considered the most significant seat of Sikh history and culture, as well as a flourishing trade center.

Mansa Devi Temple of Chandigarh

Mansa Devi Temple is located in Bilaspur village of Chandigarh around 3kilometers east of Mani Majra. Also known as the Mata Mansa Devi Temple of Panchkula reflects the symbol of Himalayan culture and belief. The worshipers of Mansa Devi Temple of Chandigarh actually worship the Goddess of power that is 'Shakti'. The abode of Lord Shiva in the Himalayas brings numerous Shakti worshipers to attend the mythical teachings. Chandi, Kalika, Mansa and Bhima are a few Shakti worshiping centers where the religious teachings are practiced.

Kasauli Hill of Chandigarh

Kasauli Hill of Chandigarh is one of the aesthetic hill stations, which is situated at a driving distance 77 kilometers from Chandigarh. This is the real panoramic beauty, which is seeable from any of the part of Chandigarh. The height of 1928 meters makes the Kasauli hill more attractive. After the British established themselves at Shimla, Kasauli was originated as a cantonment-sanatorium at a period of 20 years and more. The upper and lower shopping malls are the main road to Kasauli where one can find the horse cheese nut trees, pine and oak tress covering the whole area. As traffic is not allowed in these restricted roads, Kasauli hill station is free from pollution.

Chattbir Zoo of Chandigarh

Chattbir Zoo of Chandigarh is situated 171kilometer from Chandigarh on Chandigarh Patiala road. The over viewing of Chattbir Zoo will take you to see the Royal Bengal Tiger which is the main attraction of the zoo. The zoo is being named as the zoological park for its new developments. You can find various kinds of birds and the collection of Himalayan black bear, which also adds to the keen attraction of the visitors.

Morni Hills of Chandigarh

Morni Hills of Chandigarh is an exquisite hill resort, which takes 45-kilometer drive from Chandigarh. The height of 1100meters hill is environed by the dense forest of Chir pine. Rock climbers and the trekkers are invited for the perfect place of adventure. There is a fabulous hotel known Mountain Quail, which rejuvenates the visitors in all expected ways.

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