Capital of punjab

Chandigarh, the Punjab Capital City, efficiently dons the contour of the state from several decades. Le Corbusier was one of the prime European architects who gave shape to this beautiful city. The pre-historic chandi mandir located near the site of the city and a garh adjacent to the fort has led to the name of Chandigarh.

During the partition of India, the entire state was divided into East and West Punjab. With unanimous decisions of the then ministers of India, Chandigarh became the Capital City of East Punjab.

The political significance of Chandigarh lies in its being the Capital City of Punjab. Known as the dream City of Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehry, Chandigarh has a dynamic political past which has left important imprints in today’s political scenario of the city.

The main attractions and landmarks that distinguish the Punjab Capital City from other parts of the state include the Suhana Lake, Rock Garden, Bhakra Nangal, International Doll museum, National Gallery of Portraits, Government Museum and Art Gallery, the Secretariat and Leisure Valley.

The connectivity of Chandigarh to all other major corners of India has made it an indispensable tourist hub of Punjab. While the road infrastructure of the Capital City links it to all prime cities of Northern India, the nearest railhead connects it Jodhpur, Bikaner and Delhi. The airport of the place offers daily, weekly and bi-weekly flights to Delhi and Amritsar.

Once a marshy region on the north of India, today Chandigarh - Punjab Capital City - shines with its rich store of scenic beauty, industrial advancement and economic enhancement.