Chandigarh is a modern and one of the youngest cities in India built and planned after independence. Tourist attractions in Chandigarh do not lie in ancient historical monuments. The city boasts of its amazing architecture and landscape that is undoubtedly a treat to eyes.

The brilliance of modern architecture has created a quite a few tourist attractions in Chandigarh. The city stands aloof at the foothills the Shivalik ranges. Landscaped green patches and tree-lined boulevard compliment the neat rectilinear residential quarters.

Among the Tourist attractions in Chandigarh, following are important:

Capitol Complex: It comprises of 3 major buildings of the Secretariat, the Assembly, and the High Court - interlocked to one another as part of a subtle visual composition. Each of 3 buildings is an architectural wonder.

The Open Hand: One of the most significant tourist attractions in Chandigarh is a giant hand is built of metal sheets to rotate like a weathercock.

The Rock Garden: Sprawling over 12 acres of wooded land, the Rock Garden was actually sculpted out of urban debris by a humble road inspector called Nek Chand. Multicoloured fragments of china and waste ceramics, coal and other disposables have been turned into creative patterns and textures.

Sukhna Lake: This is an artificial lake created by building an artificial dam on a seasonal stream. It is a favourite halting place for various migratory birds flying from central Asia to India and vice-versa.
Rose Garden: Asia's largest rose garden is located in Chandigarh spreading over 30 acres of land. It has nearly 1600 varieties of roses. During the rose festival it is a splendid sight.

Temple of Goddess Chandi: The temple of Goddess Chandi (the goddess of Power) adorns the north border of city. It is considered one of the 12 Shakti Peethas for Hindus. The snow-white dome of the Temple is visible from across the lake.

Other important sites like Tower of Shadows, Geometric Hill, Martyr's Memorial, Leisure Valley, Government Museum and Art Gallery, Museum of Evolution of Life, and International Dolls Museum and several other gardens add to the tourist attractions in Chandigarh.

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