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Serenity
& a city are two diametrically opposite concepts, which however,
get belied in the ' City Beautiful '. Chandigarh is a rare epitome
of modernisation co-existing with nature's preservation. It is here
that the trees & plants are as much a part of the constuction
plans as the buldings & the roads.
Thanks to the creative genius of Le Corbusier the city retains its
inherent character even today, as conceived by him in his Master
Plan. Corbusier's architectural ingenuity endowed with uniform &
standardised structure designs, wide roads, sector-wise divisions,
tree-lined avenues, land scaping & a wide piazza, lends the
city a special character & a unique orderliness.
The grid-iron plank forms the basis of the tranquil ambience that
pervades the city. The sector neighbourhoods withtheir self-sufficient
markets & other infrastructural facilities, contain activities,
within their bounds. The segregated traffic sysytem reduces the
noise pollution. Each house has it's own share of nature's bounty
with verdant open spaces, play-grounds & mini front lawns.
Numerous picturesque spots dotting the city enable its residents
& the visitors to get away from the daily grind & tensions
& to merge with nature. Whether it is a morning or an evening
walk through the salbrious Rose Garden, the Leisure Valley, th Lake,
the tree lined avenues or the open Piazza, all provide an invigorating
experience.
The city centre or ' Seventeen ' as it is popularly called, offers
an organised arrangement of square building blocks & open spaces.
The Piazza livensup in the afternoon with the ofice crowds out to
racharge themselves. In the evening an icecream or popcorns, sit
on the steps of the "dove of peace" spout, where watre
cascades down from one level to another in geometrically shaped
tanks, amidst the delightful paly of colourful lights.
The Leisure Valley, the Fitness Trails the Botanical & terrace
gardens, the hibiscus & topiary parks & other gardens along
the belt, that pass through the city, offer a quiet retreat at all
hours of the day, orchestrating the spiritual experience & contribute
to its character
Even a drive through the city is a lively experience with its pleasent
sites,green rolling belts, attractively designed facades of residential
areas, the landscaped round-abouts with their own structural elements,
& floral layouts & , of course, the majestic view of the
Shivalik hill range.
No wonder the residents of Chandigarh are so attuned to the life
that this city has to offer that they find their short forays to
other metros a night-marish experience.
For its residents, Chandigarh is the most lovable city to live in
& is a near addiction. The visitors view it as their most charished
experience, where one can lose oneself in its sauve serenity &
gain spiritual insight.