Chandigarh, the dream city of India's first Prime Minister, Sh. Jawahar Lal Nehru, was planned by the famous French Architect, Le Corbusier. Picturesquely located at the foothills of Shivaliks, it is known as one of the best experiments in urban planning and modern architecture in the twentieth century in India.

Envisaged as a replacement for Lahore the erstwhile capital of Punjab, the Capital Project was initiated in 1948, by the Government of Punjab, in consultation with the Government of India. The foundation stone of the city was laid in 1952. After the reorganization of Panjab in 1966, the city was declared a Union Territory, however it continues to be the capital city of both, Punjab and Haryana.

The concept of the city is based on four major functions: living, working, care of the body and spirit and circulation. Residential sectors constitute the living part whereas the Capitol Complex, City Centre, Educational Zone (Post Graduate Institute of Medical education and Research, Punjab Engineering College, Panjab University) and the Industrial Area constitute the working part. The Leisure Valley, Gardens, Sector Greens and Open Courtyards etc. are for the care of body and spirit. The circulation system comprises of 7 different types of roads known as 7Vs. Later on, a pathway for cyclists called V8 was added to this circulation system.

Popular tourist spots in Chandigarh include Leisure Valley spread over 8 km, including many parks like Rose Garden, Bouganvilla Garden, Topiary Park and more. Rock Garden one of the major icons of the city showcases a mosaic of colourful art pieces made using materials collected from demolished sites. Sukhna Lake is another iconic place worth visiting. One can enjoy its pristine beauty, go boating on the paddle boats and shikaras, go for camel ride, get a portrait made, ride a mechanical bull and not to miss a trip to Bird Park, Shimla and Kasauli hill stations are very nearby.