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Corbusier?s Creation

If someone says, One man can build almost an entire city, you would laugh. But visit Chandigarh and you would realize that it is actually not impossible. The face of modern India, Chandigarh, is the manifestation of a dream that Nehru envisaged and Le Corbusier executed. India's first ?planned city, is in sharp contrast to its other Indian counterparts, a rich, prosperous, spic and span, green city. If you are under the impression that a visit to India is all about being pick-pocketed and pestered by mosquitoes and beggars, Chandigarh will definitely belie such expectations. With the Shivalik hill range giving the city a picturesque backdrop, Chandigarh is typically beautiful too.

This is a city that doesn't contradict itself, with rich skyscrapers surrounded by poor slums. This is a city, which rather flaunts its well-being. Join in and celebrate.
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Entertainment
Tagore Theatre (Sector 18) and Punjab Kala Bhawan in the Rose Garden are popular venues for music, dance and drama performances. Pracheen Kala Kendra (Sector 35 B; Tel: 2661171) is a private institution teaching classical music and dance. It organises an annual festival every March as well as smaller recitals on the 11th of every month. These are open for all and no tickets are required. Find out from the local newspapers about performances, programmes and show timings. Movie buffs may opt for KC Cinema and Neelam Cinema which show both Hindi and English flicks.
Nightlife
Chandigarh's young hang out until the wee hours of the morning, and the city's 22 pubs host them most willingly. Most of these are in Sector 17. You could check out the 24-hour bar at Mountview. Beer lovers prefer Millions Pub and the English Rose (both in Sector 17). Hot Millions, neon-lit dance floor and dhichak-music will impel you to shake a leg. It also has a well-stocked bar.
Kidding around
Chandigarh certainly knows how to pamper kids. The Chattbir Zoo (15 km away), a vast green area along the Chaggar River, is home to more than a 100 animal species. Don't miss the safari, which lets you see lions and tigers, including the Royal Bengals, in their near-natural habitat. Next on the cards could be the International Dolls Museum, which has over 300 beautiful dolls from 25 countries. The model train is a favourite with most young visitors. In Sector 3, the museum is open everyday except official holidays, from 10 am-5 pm. For some thrill and adventure, head to the amusement park near Sukhna Lake. The rides and some flying foxes will keep the kids entertained. For Adventure Freaks Except for boating on the Sukhna and an adventure park, there is little that Chandigarh offers for adventure lovers. But they can use Chandigarh as a base to head up to the hill stations of Kasauli, Manali and Nainital for trekking, rock climbing and parasailing.
 
 
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