Dude Chandigarh looks way too much like Islamabad
Because both are planned city, one of the dream city of Pt. Nehru & another one of Ayub Khan.
1. First Rank
Chandigarh tops the list of Indian states and union territories in Human Development Index.
2. Clean City
A study conducted by national government reported that Chandigarh is one of the cleanest cities of the country.
3. Close To Nature
Tree plantation was a major part of the city’s plan. This is the reason why there are about 26 flowering species and 22 trees species planted at various spots across the city.
4. Dream City
Chandigarh was the dream city of India’s first Prime Minister, Jawahar Lal Nehru.
5. City Is Human
Le Corbusier conceptualized Chandigarh as analogous to human body. The ‘Head’ being Capitol Complex in Sector 1, ‘Heart being City Centre Sector-17, ‘Lungs’ being the open sapce and greenery, ‘Circulatory System’ being the 7V’s and ‘Brain’ being the Educational Institutions.
6. Location
Chandigarh is situated under the foot of Shivalik Range, 365 mts. above sea level.
7. Sector 17
The Central Plaza in Sector 17 is called Pedestrian’s Paradise intended to avoid any traffic and is a hot destination for people on weekends as it houses restaurants, pubs, discos, clothing stores etc.
8. The Sectors
Chandigarh is divided into sectors, with each sector enclosed by roads for easy transport yet sealed from direct access to the residential areas.