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Chandigarh admn mulls virtual tours, aerial safari to boost tourism

Chandigarh’s tourism department has planned a “Swadesh Darshan” of Chandigarh’s tourist spots, including virtual tours of the Capitol Complex and an aerial safari of Rock Garden, starting in February next year

The proposed initiatives include a virtual tour of the Capitol Complex using AR/VR technologies, a human-scale model of the Capitol Complex cafeteria on the first floor, and battery-operated cars for specially abled and elderly visitors. (HT)
Updated on Aug 31, 2024 09:42 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Chandigarh’s first-ever tourism policy set to enhance visitors’ experience

After studying the policies of Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, and other union territories, the draft is being prepared by the Chandigarh administration and is expected to be finalised in the last week of August

As per the draft, the tourism department will deploy 30 policemen to facilitate both domestic and international tourists at various tourist spots in Chandigarh. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jul 22, 2024 07:00 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

New gate, cafe part of Rock Garden’s 20-cr overhaul plan

A senior officer, who was part of the meeting of UT secretary of tourism Hargunjit Kaur with officers from engineering and tourism departments , said the overall plan will be sent to the Union tourism ministry for approval

Inaugurated in 1976 and spread over 40 acres in Sector 1, Chandigarh’s Rock Garden is a popular tourist attraction with a footfall of 5,000 per day. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jul 16, 2024 08:44 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Chandigarh tricity area residents roll out yoga mats, find their zen

The chief guest, Punjab governor and Chandigarh administrator Banwarilal Purohit, urged everyone to adopt yoga as a way of life saying that it helped enhance productivity, improve time management and reduce stress

Chandigarh residents performing asanas at Rock Garden on the occasion of International Yoga Day. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
Updated on Jun 22, 2024 08:54 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Review: The Boy Who Built a Secret Garden by Lavanya Karthik

A heartwarming biography of Nek Chand Saini, creator of the Rock Garden in Chandigarh, a crown jewel in the built heritage of post Independence India

Nek Chand in the Rock Garden, Chandigarh, in 1997. (Raphael Gaillarde/Getty Images)
Published on May 10, 2024 09:53 PM IST
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