Must see
Things to see and do · Sector 1
Capitol Complex
Le Corbusier’s UNESCO-listed government complex and the Open Hand.
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Places to visit and things to do in Chandigarh
Whether you have a weekend or have lived here for years, these are the things that make Chandigarh special.
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Must see
Parks and gardens · Sector 1
Rock Garden
An entire world built from broken crockery and scrap.
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Morning or evening
Things to see and do · Sector 1
Sukhna Lake
Walk the promenade, take a boat, watch the sunset.
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In spring
Parks and gardens · Sector 16
Zakir Hussain Rose Garden
Roses as far as you can see.
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Rainy-day pick
Things to see and do · Sector 10
Government Museum and Art Gallery
Gandhara sculpture and Pahari miniatures in a Le Corbusier building.
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For the curious
Things to see and do · Sector 10
Chandigarh Architecture Museum
How the city was designed and built.
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For design fans
Things to see and do · Sector 19
The Le Corbusier Centre
Sketches and letters in the original architects’ office.
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For design fans
Things to see and do · Sector 5
Maison Jeanneret Museum
Pierre Jeanneret’s house and furniture.
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With children
Things to see and do · Sector 18
Indian Air Force Heritage Centre
Aircraft and flight simulators.
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City centre
Markets and malls · Sector 17
Sector 17 Plaza
Shopping, people-watching and events on the plaza.
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Bargain hunting
Markets and malls · Sector 22
Shastri Market
Clothes, shoes and accessories at market prices.
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Big-mall day out
Markets and malls · Industrial Area Phase 1
Nexus Elante Mall
Shops, food court and a multiplex.
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Campus walk
Colleges and universities · Sector 14
Panjab University
Gandhi Bhavan, the Student Centre and green lawns.
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In the crafts season
Things to see and do · Sector 13 (Mani Majra)
Kalagram
Artisans from across India at the annual crafts fair.
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