City Beautiful - Chandigarh

Chandigarh is a city and a union territory in the northern part of India that assists as the capital of the states of Punjab and Haryana. Chandigarh originates its name from the temple of "Chandi Mandir" located in the neighbourhood of the site selected for the city. The divinity 'Chandi', the goddess of power and a fort of 'garh' laying beyond the temple gave the city its name "Chandigarh-The City Beautiful". As a union territory, the city is governed directly by the Union Government of India and is not part of either state.

This city was prophesied by Late Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and objectified by Le Corbusier. Serenity and a city are two diametrically opposite concepts, which however, get belied in the 'City Beautiful' the young-at-heart, fast growing and progressive city is stunning for its urban planning, impressive buildings with brise-soleil facades, well-organized sectors and broad tree-lined avenues.

Geographically, Chandigarh is located near the hills of the Shivalik range of the Himalayas in northwest India. The area is exhausted by two seasonal rivulets viz. Sukhna Choe in the east and Patiala-Ki-Rao Choe in the west. The central part observes a surface water divide and has 2 minor streams.

Three reasons to fall in love with Chandigarh

Global City:

Being the capital of 2 states, diverse cultures intermingle here to give Chandigarh a cosmopolitan outlook. Connected to the world through the international airport, the city has several bhavans, sabhas of different state governments, regional offices of various MNC’s and foreign embassies, promoting cultural diversity. Many artists and writers live in the city. The frequently held exhibitions at these bhavans and Tagore Theatre and performances by singers, dancers, musicians and actors have inculcated among city residents, a desire for the best in performing visual and plastic arts besides literary encounters.

Heart of Education:

Chandigarh Education is informative, interesting and provides a complete and wholesome approach to learning. Comprising some of the finest institutes in North India, the student populace throngs here to pursue their education dreams. Chandigarh Administration envisages providing world-class education by developing an Entrepreneur Development Centre and Education City; fulfilling the requirement of training and educating young people in high end areas which are required in today’s context and also keeping in mind future projections.

Land of Opportunities:

Chandigarh is an upcoming IT hub, offering promising growth in Hospitality, IT & Medical sector with presence of reputed companies, from around the globe. IBM, Infosys, Dell, Ranbaxy, Taj Group of Hotels, J.W. Marriott, Rajiv Gandhi IT Park, STPI and Fashion Technology Park offer numerous job prospects.

Places to Visit in Chandigarh and Its Distance from Chandigarh University

Chandigarh has various visitor attractions including theme gardens within the city. Some notable sites are:-

• Sukhna Lake, Just 30.9 KM away from Chandigarh University

• New Lake, Sector-42, Just 19.5 KM away from Chandigarh University

• Rock garden, built by Nek Chand Saini, Just 28 KM away from Chandigarh University

• Leisure valley, Sector-10, Just 26 KM away from Chandigarh University

• Rose Garden, Sector-16, Just 24 KM away from Chandigarh University

• Capitol Complex, Just 27 KM away from Chandigarh University

• Open hand monument, Just 27 KM away from Chandigarh University

• Cactus Garden, Just 34 KM away from Chandigarh University

• Garden of Fragrance, Just 20 KM away from Chandigarh University

• Le Corbusier Centre, Sector-19, Just 27 KM away from Chandigarh University

• Government Museum and Art Gallery, Sector-10, Just 24 KM away from Chandigarh      University

• International Doll Museum, Just 23 KM away from Chandigarh University

• Butterfly Park, Just 28 KM away from Chandigarh University

About Chandigarh University

Chandigarh University (CU), the Best University in Punjab, is located in the neighbourhood of traditionally rich and exciting community of Chandigarh, is a multidisciplinary university with an international reputation for the quality of its teaching and research across the academic spectrum.  Chandigarh University is an easily reachable and having on reasonable distance from Chandigarh bus stands, and railway station.