Being the daughter of an army man, I have travelled and stayed at quite a few places for a considerable period of time. So when I got this opportunity from Tata Motors to choose and write about my favourite city in India, I was in a fix as to which one to choose. Because I have been in love with almost all of them. After giving a lot of thought, I finally chose Chandigarh over all other cities. Well, I do have a soft corner for Chandigarh because I spent some of the best years of my schooling period over there, but even otherwise, it is a very beautiful city. It has a unique distinction of being not only a union territory but is also the capital of the states of Punjab and Haryana. Anyone would fall in love with Chandigarh given its cleanliness and greenery. It is surely one of the best cities to live in, in fact it is one place where I can live forever.
If I would describe the city in terms of its design, drive and connectivity,
Design:
Though it is not as big as the metro cities like Delhi or Mumbai, but you will be amazed to see how meticulously the coty has been developed. No wonder it is well acclaimed as the most well-planned cities in India. The city is known for its design and beauty. In fact it was the first planned city in India after attaining Independence. Its master plan was shaped by Le Corbusier, the famous Swiss-French architect and urban planner. The city is divided into various sectors that are very well connected to each other. It is designed in such a way that one would easily come to know which sector would come next i.e. finding the routes is easy to follow.
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The roads are broad and there are enough number of service roads to keep the traffic flow in check. Add to that, the lush greenery on both sides of the roads make it a joy to drive. Thus without a doubt, the city stands up to its epithet of "the City Beautiful".
Drive:
The Punjabis are known to be very industrious and Chandigrah epitomizes that very fact. Not only does the city boasts of having some well-known multinational companies and thereby generating opportunities for employment, it also lays emphasis on development of pollution free industries. In addition to that, there are also excellent educational opportunities in Chandigarh. The city provides a very conducive environment for work and academic development. Chandigarh already possesses an IT Park that houses some major IT MNCs like Dell, IBM, Infosys and TechMahindra. Due to so many good educational institutions in and around the city, there is never a shortfall of skilled manpower in the city. The quality of life in Chandigarh is one of the best you will find in India in the country
Connectivity:
Chandigarh is very well-connected to all the major cities and states in India through roads and railways. It also has air connectivity with all major Indian cities. It has got a well-maintained and a user-friendly public transport system (buses, taxis and autos).
Not without good reasons do they say that once someone has lived in Chandigarh, she won't find any other city as beautiful or liveable.
No matter how many times I visit Chandigarh, I always look forward to going back again.
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