Chandigarh, the best-planned city in Indiais the capital of the northern Indian states of Punjab and Haryana, was designed by the Swiss-French modernist architect, Le Corbusier., with architecture which is world-renowned, and a quality of life, which is unparalleled. As the capital of the states of Punjab and Haryana, and the Union Territory of Chandigarh it is a prestigious city. Serenity and a city are two diametrically opposite concepts, which however, get belied in the ‘City Beautiful’. Pinjore Gardens – a garden built in traditional Mughal style with seven terraces descending into a distance having grand pavilions and beautiful fountains, followed by visit to Rock Garden – a garden full of sculptures is completely built from industrial waste, scraps, home waste and thrown-away items.
