Tuesday, 1 April 2014

Chandigarh




Chandigarh is a city in Northern India  and capital of Punjab and Haryana.  Chandigarh is the first planned city in India. Chandigarh city is a top list of Indian States and Union Territories. The name Chandigarh translates as "The Fort of Chandi". The name is derived from temple called Chandi Mandir. There are 5 seasons in Chandigarh namely Spring, Autumn, summer, Monsoon and Winter.
Chandigarh has various gardens within the city:-
  • Sukhna Lake
  • Rock garden
  • Leisure valley
  • Open hand monument
  • Capitol complex
  • Cactus Garden
  • National Gallery of Portraits
  • Garden of Fragrance
  • Le Corbusier Centre
  • The Government Museum and Art Gallery
  • International Doll Museum

                                                          


                                                             
Capital :
Punjab
Area:
44 square km
State Bird:
Grey Hornbill
State Animal:
Pets
State Flower:
Pink Lady
State Language:
English,Hindi,Punjabi
State Sport:
Cricket
State Dance:
Bhangara, Gheda
Chief Minister:
Parkash Singh Badal
Major Occupation:
Agriculture
Time Zone:
IST (UTC05:30)