Chandigarh District
Chandigarh is India's first planned city, quite distinct from the rest of the country and considerably better organised. It is the capital of both Haryana and Punjab states, but the city is not part of either state, being a union territory, i.e. administered directly by the central government.- …has 1,060,000 residents
- …lies at an elevation of 343 metres (1,125 feet)
- …is also known as “Chandigarh”
- …is abbreviated as “CHD”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Rock Garden of Chandigarh and Government Museum and Art Gallery.
Rock Garden of Chandigarh
Garden
The Rock Garden of Chandigarh is a sculpture garden in Chandigarh, India.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Panchkula and Mohali.
Panchkula
Panchkula is a city and district headquarter in the Panchkula district in Haryana, India.
Chandigarh District
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Latitude
30.7301° or 30° 43′ 48″ north
Longitude
76.7815° or 76° 46′ 53″ east
Open location code
8J2RPQJJ+2H
GeoNames ID
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Chandīgarh and Gurūdwāra.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research and Sukhna Lake.
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