Serenity & a city are two diametrically opposite concepts, which however, get belied in the ' City Beautiful '. Chandigarh is a rare epitome of modernisation co-existing with nature's preservation. It is here that the trees & plants are as much a part of the constuction plans as the buldings & the roads.

Thanks to the creative genius of Le Corbusier the city retains its inherent character even today, as conceived by him in his Master Plan. Corbusier's architectural ingenuity endowed with uniform & standardised structure designs, wide roads, sector-wise divisions, tree-lined avenues, land scaping & a wide piazza, lends the city a special character & a unique orderliness.

The grid-iron plank forms the basis of the tranquil ambience that pervades the city. The sector neighbourhoods withtheir self-sufficient markets & other infrastructural facilities, contain activities, within their bounds. The segregated traffic sysytem reduces the noise pollution. Each house has it's own share of nature's bounty with verdant open spaces, play-grounds & mini front lawns.

Numerous picturesque spots dotting the city enable its residents & the visitors to get away from the daily grind & tensions & to merge with nature. Whether it is a morning or an evening walk through the salbrious Rose Garden, the Leisure Valley, th Lake, the tree lined avenues or the open Piazza, all provide an invigorating experience.

The city centre or ' Seventeen ' as it is popularly called, offers an organised arrangement of square building blocks & open spaces. The Piazza livensup in the afternoon with the ofice crowds out to racharge themselves. In the evening an icecream or popcorns, sit on the steps of the "dove of peace" spout, where watre cascades down from one level to another in geometrically shaped tanks, amidst the delightful paly of colourful lights.

The Leisure Valley, the Fitness Trails the Botanical & terrace gardens, the hibiscus & topiary parks & other gardens along the belt, that pass through the city, offer a quiet retreat at all hours of the day, orchestrating the spiritual experience & contribute to its character

Even a drive through the city is a lively experience with its pleasent sites,green rolling belts, attractively designed facades of residential areas, the landscaped round-abouts with their own structural elements, & floral layouts & , of course, the majestic view of the Shivalik hill range.

No wonder the residents of Chandigarh are so attuned to the life that this city has to offer that they find their short forays to other metros a night-marish experience.

For its residents, Chandigarh is the most lovable city to live in & is a near addiction. The visitors view it as their most charished experience, where one can lose oneself in its sauve serenity & gain spiritual insight.