Chandigarh Attractions

Chandigarh is the capital of two states and a union territory. The city is named after the goddess of power, Chandi. Chandigarh is a modern, prosperous city that was designed by the French architect Le Corbusier. As India's only planned city, it is divided into 47 numbered sectors and the roads are lined with rows of trees and concrete buildings.

Chandigarh experiences extreme climate changes so the best time to visit is October to March.

Chandigarh has several monuments and renowned architecture that should be seen while visiting. The Capital Complex is a modern set of buildings, the Open Hand is a giant metal hand that rotates freely in the wind and the Rock Garden has open-air sculptures. The galleries and museums are also of particular note.