Chandigarh

Identification of Tourism Circuits across

India

Interim Report - Chandigarh

March – 2012

Submitted to:

Ministry of Tourism, Government of India

1, Parliament Street,

Transport Bhawan,

New Delhi - 110001

Submitted by:

2nd Floor, Ambience Corporate Tower,

Ambience Mall, NH-8,

Gurgaon, Haryana – 122 001

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Background ................................................................................................................................. 5

1.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 5

1.2 Key Findings ................................................................................................................................. 8

1.3 Structure of the Report .................................................................................................................. 8

Chapter 2: Brief on the State ......................................................................................................................... 9

2.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 9

2.2 Tourism in the State .................................................................................................................... 10

2.3 Other Gardens ............................................................................................................................. 15

2.4 Forest........................................................................................................................................... 15

2.5 Other Places of Significance in Chandigarh ............................................................................... 16

2.6 Tourism Projects under CFA ...................................................................................................... 19

2.7 Infrastructure and Connectivity .................................................................................................. 19

Chapter 3: Initial Screening of the Circuits ................................................................................................ 21

3.1 Based on Secondary Research .................................................................................................... 21

3.2 Key Parameters ........................................................................................................................... 22

Chapter 4: Stakeholders Consultation ......................................................................................................... 24

4.1 State Government ........................................................................................................................ 24

4.2 National Level Travel and Tour Operators and Other Representatives ...................................... 24

4.3 Carrying Capacity Analysis ........................................................................................................ 25

4.4 Ranked List of Circuits ............................................................................................................... 32

Chapter 5: Existing Infrastructure ............................................................................................................... 33

5.1 Existing Infrastructure Status of the Circuit................................................................................ 33

5.2 Paryatan Bhawan ........................................................................................................................ 33

5.3 Nehru Centre for Performing Arts, Sector 34 ............................................................................. 34

5.4 S.B.S Memorial, Sector 42.......................................................................................................... 36

5.5 Kalagram, Manimajra ................................................................................................................. 37

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Chapter 6: Project Identification, Block Cost Estimate, Implementation and Funding .............................. 39

6.1 Estimation of Employment Generation ....................................................................................... 39

List of Tables

Table 1: Tourist Arrival in Chandigarh- Domestic and Foreign .........................................................10

Table 2: Projects under CFA Assistance .........................................................................................19

Table 3: Tourist Accommodation in Chandigarh .............................................................................20

Table 4: Proposed Tourism Hub and Activity ..................................................................................21

Table 5: National-Level Stakeholder Consultation, held on 19th October, 2011 ...................................25

Table 6: UDPFI Density Limits .....................................................................................................28

Table 7: Physical and Ecological Indicators ....................................................................................29

Table 8: Social and Demographic Indicators ...................................................................................30

Table 9: Political Economic Indicators ...........................................................................................31

Table 10: Evaluation Criterion for Physical and Ecological Indicators................................................31

Table 11: Town wise Carrying Capacity Analysis............................................................................32

Table 12: Infrastructure status/availability between Bus stands, Railway Station & Airport to Paryatan

Bhawan ......................................................................................................................................33

Table 13: Infrastructure status/availability between Bus stands, Railway Station & Airport to Nehru

Centre ........................................................................................................................................34

Table 14: Infrastructure status/availability between Bus stands, Railway Station & Airport to S.B.S

Memorial, Sector 42 ....................................................................................................................36

Table 15: Infrastructure status/availability between Bus stands, Railway Station & Airport to Kalagram,

Manimajra ..................................................................................................................................37

Table 16: Table showing the list of projects, Indicative Cost, Implementing Agency and Existing

Schemes. ....................................................................................................................................39

Table 17: Estimated Employment Generation in Chandigarh ............................................................40

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List of Figures

Figure 1: Methodology .................................................................................................................. 6

Figure 2: Map of Chandigarh ......................................................................................................... 9

Figure 3: Existing Tourism Destination in Chandigarh .....................................................................12

Figure 4: Map showing the location of Proposed Tourism Destination ...............................................22

Figure 5: Methodology for Carrying Capacity Analysis ..................................................................26

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Chapter 1: Background

1.1 Introduction

1.1.1 Assignment Brief

IL&FS Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (IL&FS IDC) appointed as the National Level

Consultant by Ministry of Tourism, is in the process of identifying tourism circuits across all the States

and UT’s (except North-East). These circuits are proposed to be developed during the 12th Plan, in an

integrated manner with Central Financial Assistance and appropriate involvement of State Governments

and private sector. For the first phase, the process has been started with the selection of existing/new

tourist circuits (4 in each state and 2 in Union Territories). These circuits have been structured

considering the length, duration and connectivity.

After the identification and prioritisation of these circuits in Phase I, the next step is to identify the basic

and tourism related infrastructural and promotional needs of the identified circuits, which are to be

implemented on priority basis, along with the tentative cost estimates. These projects should be related to

development of basic as well as tourism related infrastructure. Thereafter, Detailed Project Reports

(DPRs) will be prepared by the State Level Consultant for the projects identified along with their financial

projections.

1.1.2 Objectives of the Study

The objectives of the present study are:

1. To identify the potential tourist circuits/destinations in the Union Territory of Chandigarh.

2. To analyse the potential and carrying capacity of the identified tourist circuits/destinations and

prioritise the same.

3. Assess the existing infrastructure – basic and tourism related - for the circuits/destinations.

4. To assess the interventions for improving the quantity and quality of basic and tourism infrastructure

for prioritized circuits/destinations.

5. Identify infrastructural projects to be initiated by Central/State/Private sector

1.1.3 Approach and Methodology

Figure 1 presents a flow diagram of the approach and methodology used for the present study. Based on

primary and secondary sources, literature search and discussions with key stake holders (State Govt and

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Initial Screening of Tourist Circuits

Short listing of the Circuits

Carrying Capacity Assessment

Identified Circuits along with Priority Circuit

Detailed Infrastructure Gap Assessment

Identification of Prospective Projects with Block Cost Estimates

Final Report

Discussion with Department of Tourism, representatives of Travel & Tourism Industry and other stakeholders

Based on Stakeholder Consultations Reconnaissance survey

Secondary Research Potential Popularity Connectivity

Parameters Transport, Roads condition, Access to modes of transportation, Utilities, Accommodation, Way side amenities, Management of tourist attractions

local tour & travel industry), the existing tourists’ flow and orientation were studied. The existing and

future potential and connectivity of the destinations were studied for an initial screening of the tourist

circuits / destinations.

Figure 1: Methodology

After the initial screening, the circuits identified were discussed with the State Government (Department

of Tourism), representatives of Travel & Tourism Industry and other stakeholders. On the basis of these

consultations, tourism circuits have been shortlisted. In order to understand existing capacity of the

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shortlisted circuits as well as destinations, a detailed carrying capacity assessment has been done. This

assessment is, primarily, based on the residential and tourist population densities of the town/cities.

Based on above exercise, Chandigarh was taken up for studying and identifying destinations that could be

possibly included in a circuit. Chandigarh being a Union Territory, with a small area, does not have

enough locations that can be developed as a standalone ‘circuit’. Therefore, as per the Ministry of

Tourism’s direction and given its proximity to Punjab, it was decided to combine the popular destinations

in Chandigarh with the tourism circuits of Punjab. The destinations within Chandigarh have been selected

and prioritized for further study after consultations with the stakeholders and based on the popularity,

tourists’ flow pattern and perceived need for improvements/investments to basic and tourism

infrastructure.

Thereafter, detailed infrastructure assessment of the destinations in Chandigarh has been undertaken. The

objective of the said assessment is to understand the significance of the mentioned sites from a tourist

perspective and to map the availability of basic and tourism related-infrastructure. Typical infrastructure

being demanded includes facilities at entry-exit points, accommodation, way-side amenities, physical &

social infrastructure, public utilities as well as health & security. This assessment is based on

reconnaissance survey done along the route, wayside and on site of the priority circuit. Following

infrastructure has been examined to assess the requirements and deficiencies:

1) Modes of Transport- airways, roadways and railways and access thereto

2) Road network

3) Utilities-power, water facility, etc

4) Accommodation

5) Way side amenities

6) Maintenance and management of built heritage/tourist attractions

On the basis of reconnaissance survey, discussions with local community and other stakeholders, gaps

have been identified. Based on these gaps as well as site potential, sustainable projects have been

proposed along with the indicative block costs. The proposed projects are intended to achieve the

following objectives:

1) Products and activities proposed will attract the tourist inflow and will hold the tourists in the circuits

which will provide socio-economic benefits at a larger level.

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2) Sustainable projects will attract different investors and private players to participate in infrastructure

development which will benefit both, Government as well as private sector.

1.2 Key Findings

While developing these destinations, besides basic infrastructure and tourism infrastructure, special focus

shall be given to installation of signages. Based on the discussion with the UT Administration the

following destinations have been taken into consideration:-

Regional Tourist Information Centre, Paryatan Bhawan, Sec. 17

State of the Art Convention Centre , Nehru Centre For Performing Arts, Sec. 34

Centre for Performing & Visual Arts , S.B.S Memorial, Sec. 42

Integrated Development of Shilpgram

o Kalagram, Manimajra

o Sculpture Park

1.3 Structure of the Report

The present report, which covers the proposed destinations for development in Chandigarh, has been

divided into 7 sections. The next section of the report focuses on the profile of the UT, especially in terms

of infrastructure, tourism trends and key spots/sites. This is followed by sections explaining key

parameters for finalizing a circuit (Tourist profile / Carrying capacity / Safety /Sustainability), outcome of

stakeholder discussions at Centre and UT, current status of circuits (based on site study undertaken) and

infrastructure Gaps identified during the site visit. On the basis of this, assessment of the level of

adequacy of infrastructure will be done with respect to the existing infrastructure, increasing tourist

inflow, destination popularity, types of tourists and seasonality. This approach will be able to assess and

filling up the gaps (based on selective parameters) which categorizes the facilities available en route, way

side and onsite. The study of the respective circuits is, primarily, based on visitors’ approach towards

destinations from the entry-exit points. The latter sections of the study report provides information on

prospective projects in the circuits that can be taken up for infrastructural upgradation. These projects

have been proposed on the basis of identified deficiencies and perceived need to accommodate the tourist

inflow into the circuits/destinations.

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Chapter 2: Brief on the State

2.1 Introduction

Chandigarh, a union territory of India that serves as the capital of two states, Punjab and Haryana was

planned by the famous French architect Le Corbusier. The name Chandigarh translates as "The Fort of

Chandi". The name is from an ancient temple called Chandi Mandir, devoted to the Hindu goddess

Chandi, in the city. Picturesquely located at the foothills of Shivaliks, it is known as one of the best

experiments in urban planning and modern architecture in India. It is also known as ‘The City Beautiful’.

The city of Chandigarh was created into a union territory to serve as capital of both Punjab and Haryana.

Figure 2: Map of Chandigarh

Source: http://chandigarh.gov.in/knowchd_map.htm

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2.2 Tourism in the State

The location of Chandigarh is unique as it lies in the foot hill region and is also adjacent to the plains of

north India. As such it contains the vegetation of the foot hills and the north Indian plains. Chandigarh has

numerous types and the permanent population of birds, which may consist of over 100 different kinds.

There are also migratory birds visiting during winter from as far off a region as Siberia. It is estimated

that about 100 to 200 types of birds primarily visit Sukhna Lake. The number of migratory birds varies

from year to year. The flora of Chandigarh area is in fact very rich, with the existence of 860 species of

flowering plants in Chandigarh and its neighborhood. Chandigarh region is home to a number of plant

species with medicinal importance. Areas like Shivalik Reserve Forests, Sukhna Catchment area, Rock

Garden, Rose Garden, adjoining villages, are among the various places where different kinds of

Medicinal plants and few endangered species of the same can be found.

The total forest cover in Chandigarh is 32.42 sq. km., which forms 23.5% of the total area. The green

spaces like Parks, Gardens, Green belts, Leisure valley and Road avenues etc. are in addition to the forest

cover of 23.5%. Thus, the green cover in the city is more than 33% with 26 types of flowering trees and

33 types of evergreen trees in Chandigarh.

2.2.1 Trends in Tourist Arrivals

As can be seen from Table 1 the number of people coming to Chandigarh from within India has decreased

by -1.0 % whereas number of foreign tourist has also increased by 3.6% from the year 2009 to 2010.

Table 1: Tourist Arrival in Chandigarh- Domestic and Foreign

Source: India Tourism Statistics 2010 – Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India

2.2.2 State Level Agencies associated with Tourism

Chandigarh Industrial and Tourism Development Corporation Limited, (CITCO) an undertaking of the

Chandigarh Administration was incorporated on 28.3.1974 under the Companies Act, 1956 in the name

and style “Chandigarh Small Industries Development Corporation Ltd”. It was established mainly for the

development of Small Scale Industries in the Union Territory Chandigarh.

CITCO is now implementing the following schemes in Chandigarh:-

State/ UT 2009 2010 % Growth (2010/09)

Domestic Foreign Domestic Foreign Domestic Foreign

Chandigarh 914742 37967 905450 39333 -1.0 3.6

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A) Industrial Development:-

(i) Procurement and distribution of raw material viz. Iron and Steel & IPCL products to the small scale

units.

(ii) An Emporium under the name and style of “Chandigarh Emporium” to provide marketing facilities to

the SSI units.

(iii) Management of Steel stockyard of M/s SAIL at Chandigarh as a Consignment Agent.

(iv) An Industrial Development –cum-Facility Centre to provide common facilities to the small scale

units;

(v) Construction of Industrial sheds for further allotment to the entrepreneurs for the establishment of

Small Scale Industries;

B) Tourism Development:-

(i) Hotel Mountview

(ii) Hotel Shivalikview

(iii) Hotel Parkview

(iv) Baithak Restaurant & Banquet Hall at Kalagram

(v) Transit Lodge at ISBT, Sector 17

(vi)Cafeterias at:

Sukhna Lake

Bus Stand-17

Drop In, Sector-34

Stop ‘N’ Stare, Sector-10

(vii) Non Commercial Canteen at UT Secretariat

(viii) Tours & Travel Wing, ISBT, Sector-17

(ix) Running of Open-to-sky Double Deck Bus – Hop On-Hop Off

2.2.3 Available Destinations/Circuits

Chandigarh, the first ‘planned’ city of India, is known for its architecture and urban planning.

Chandigarh is home to numerous architectural projects of Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanerette, Matthew

Nowick, and Albert Mayer. Le Corbusier planned the city as analogous to a human body with a clearly

defined Head (Capital Complex), Heart (City Centre), Lungs (Leisure Valley and Gardens), the Limbs

(Cultural and Educational Institutions) and the Circulatory System (7 Vs).The concept has been

formulated on the basis of four major functions: Living, Working, Care of the Body and Spirit and

Circulation. There are numerous gardens in Chandigarh which makes it a unique tourist destination.

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Chandigarh does not have any tourism circuits as such except a half day tour managed by Chandigarh

Administration which starts from Hotel Shivalik view, Sector-17, Chandigarh and covers Zakir Rose

Garden (Sector-16), Museum & Art Gallery (Sector-10), War Memorial & Bougainvillea Garden (Sector-

03), Rock Garden (Sector-1) and Sukhna Lake. Ample areas have been provided in the master plan of the

Capital for parks. Out of a total area of 20,000 acres acquired for the first phase, about 2000 acres are

meant for development of parks. Leisure Valley, Rajendra Park, Bougainvillea Park, Zakir Rose Garden,

Shanti Kunj, Hibiscus Garden, Garden of Fragrance, Botanical Garden, Smriti Upavan, Topiary garden

and Terraced Garden are some of the famous parks of Chandigarh.

Figure 3: Existing Tourism Destination in Chandigarh

Source: chandigarhtourism.gov.in

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2.2.4 Leisure Valley1

Leisure valley is one of the most beautiful and

popular tourist attraction destinations in

Chandigarh. Le Corbusier through his design

created a continuum of various theme gardens to

take care of the body and spirit of the city.

Corbusier retained the eroded valley of a seasonal

rivulet on the original site of the City and

sculptured it into a linear park now over 8km long.

It begins from Rajendra Park in Sector 1 that is

basically used for long walks, yoga and other fitness workout activities and stretches till the Bougainvillea

garden in Sector 3. It also covers the splendid garden of roses in Sector 16.

2.2.5 Rajendra Park, Sector 1

Rajendra Park is a vast stretch of land of about 400 acres which is the starting point of leisure valley. Le

Corbusier himself designed the landscape scheme of this park. Trees with round canopies and evergreen

foliage have been planted here.

2.2.6 Bougainvillea Garden, Sector-3

It spreads over an area of 20 acres and is located in

sector 3. The garden is dedicated to hundreds of

varieties of bougainvillea. This garden exhibits

different varieties of bougainvillea flowers. There

are about 65 distinctive varieties of Bougainvillea

shrubs planted over here.

2.2.7 Fitness Trails, Sector 102

It covers a total area of 94 acres, out of which 52-

acre land consists of attractive seasonal flowers and

1 chandigarhtourism.gov.in

2 chandigarhtourism.gov.in

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the left out portion houses the beautiful sculptures of well-known artists. It is an ideal place for long

walks and physical workouts. Chandigarh fitness trail & flower garden serves as the apt place for long

walks and physical workouts.

2.2.8 Rose Garden, Sector 16

Named after India’s former President Dr. Zakir Hussain, the largest Rose Garden in Asia (established in

1967) is spread over an area of 27 acres and has

more than 17000 plants representing some 1600

varieties of roses. Along with the roses, emphasis

was also given to the trees of medicinal value and

some unique species of trees to enhance the beauty

of the garden.

2.2.9 Shanti Kunj, Sector16

It is located between the Rose Garden and the

Cricket Stadium in Sector 16. Shanti Kunj garden in Chandigarh is situated at a very peaceful place that is

free from any noise and pollution. The natural stream running through this garden divides the park into

five areas. The five parts of the garden depict different kinds of trees such as medicinal plants, vertical

shaped trees, flowering trees, trees for shade and environmentally suitable areas.

2.2.10 Children’s Traffic Park, Sector 23

The area of Leisure Valley in Sector 23 has been developed into a Children’s Traffic Park. The roads

have been constructed and traffic lights have been installed in miniature form. This park is meant for

children who are learning to cycle and designed to teach them the rules of road safety.

2.2.11 Hibiscus Garden, Sector 36

It covers an area of 8 acres and about 40 different varieties of Hibiscus shrubs have been planted to

provide colour throughout the year.

2.2.12 Garden Of Fragrance, Sector 36

Situated to the south of the Hibiscus Garden, it is famous for its distinctive aromatic and fragrant plants.

The flower plants like Raat ki Rani, Motia, varieties of Jasmine, Demask Rose, Mehndi, Champa, Haar

Shingar and many others cast a pervading aroma in this part of the Leisure Valley. Chandigarh garden of

fragrance also serves as a famous picnic spot.

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2.3 Other Gardens3

2.3.1 Smriti Upavan, Sector 1

This garden was set up in 1988 with the view of planting trees for the departed souls. It is situated

between Rock Garden and Sukhna Lake. People can plant trees in the memory of their near and dear ones.

2.3.2 Terraced Garden, Sector 33

Covering an area of 10 acres, Terrace garden in Chandigarh, India was set up in the year 1979. It is

located in Sector 33. The main attraction factor of

terraced flower garden is its lighted musical fountain. It

serves as the main venue for conducting the

Chrysanthemum Show that is held annually. A small

valley running through the length of the sector has been

developed into a Terraced Garden. Chandigarh terraced

flower garden contains exquisite varieties of flowering

plants.

2.3.3 Topiary Park, Sector 35

It was opened to the public in 1987. Many animal shapes created out of creepers and bushes attract

children to this park. A large variety of ornamental plants add to the park’s charm.

2.4 Forest

Chandigarh has 3245 hectares under forest and most of it is hilly. The forest areas are mostly around

Sukhna Lake, Sukhna Choe and Patiali Ki Rao. There are two reserve forests in Chandigarh – Kansal and

Nepli.

2.4.1 Sukhna Lake and Wildlife Sanctuary

Sukhna Lake is a beautiful lake that lies in the foothills

of Shivalik range & was created in the year 1958 by

building an artificial dam on a seasonal stream. The

unique thing about Sukhna is that it is a manmade lake.

Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary spread over an area of 2600

3 Source: chandigarhtourism.gov.in

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hectare is situated 1 Km. North-East of Sukhna Lake. It forms the part of Sukhna lake catchment area

falling in Shivalik hills.

2.4.2 Chandigarh Botanical Garden & Nature Park

Situated in the foothills of Shivalik, Chandigarh is blessed with a climate that is suitable for the growth of

a number of species of flora of different climatic region. Keeping in mind the above reason, a Botanical

Garden was conceived with a purpose of conserving the flora of the region as well as those exotic and

near extinct species. With this background, Chandigarh Administration has established a Botanical

Garden near village Sarangpur. This garden spreads over 176 acres of land. This garden has been

connected with the nature reserve known as Patiala-ki-Rao forest through a causeway. Patiala-ki-Rao

forest spreads over 350 acres of land.

The garden consists of 15 Botanical Sections. The primary aim of setting up of Botanical Garden is to

promote research, education, ex-situ conservation and to spread awareness about floral heritage. In

addition, the garden would help promote eco-tourism in Chandigarh.

2.4.3 Medicinal Plants Garden

Medicinal Plants Garden/ Herbal Garden has been developed over 40 acres of land. More than 75 species

of medicinal trees and 55 species of medicinal shrubs, herbs & climbers have already been planted in this

section.

2.4.4 Bamboo Valley

Bamboo Valley was the brainchild of Gen. (Retd.) Dr. S. F. Rodrigues, PVSM, VSM, the then Governor

of Punjab & Administrator U.T. Chandigarh, who conceived the idea of developing this piece of land into

a modern and hi-tech park. This land has 15 species of trees besides bamboo groves along the seasonal

choe, hence named as Bamboo Valley. The Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, U.T.,

Chandigarh formulated the concept of the valley which has been developed by the Engineering

Department of Chandigarh Administration.


2.5 Other Places of Significance in Chandigarh

2.5.1 Capitol Complex

The Capitol Complex is Le Corbusier’s most spectacular work. It houses officials of the Governments of

the states of Punjab and Haryana and comprises of three the Secretariat, the High Court and the

Legislative Assembly.

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2.5.2 The High Court

The law-interpreting monument was built in the Capitol Complex during 1951-57. This structure has a

double roof, projecting over the office block like a parasol or an inverted umbrella.

2.5.3 The Legislative Assembly

The profile of this law-forming monument epitomizes stately grandeur. The shape of the cupola is an

obliquely truncated hyperbolic parabolic, extending well above the roof line. A pyramid covers the upper

chamber of the erstwhile bicameral system and offers an exciting counterpoint to the cupola, lending

artistic grace to the entire complex.


2.5.4 The Open Hand Monument

One of the most significant monuments planned

by Le Corbusier in Chandigarh is the Open Hand. Rising

85 feet high from a sunken trench, a giant hand in metal

sheets is designed to rotate like a weathercock, indicating

the direction of wind. This giant hand is 14 metres high

and weighs around 50 tonnes. Open hand is the city's

official emblem.

2.5.5 Rock Garden

Chandigarh has the distinction of having a unique world acclaimed Rock Garden. It consist of art objects,

fashioned from industrial and urban waste. It is situated between the capital complex and Sukhna lake in

Sector1. It nestles amidst 20 acres of woods in the form of an open air exhibition hall, theatre trove and a

miniature maze all rolled into one vast fantasy land of art

and landscape.

The open air sculptures and concealed gateways separating

them are at places enhanced by a waterfall, pools and an

open air theatre with proper stage setting. Several

prestigious performances have been staged in this small but

very artistic and naturalistic open air theatre.


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2.5.6 Sector 17 Plaza

Planned around four pedestrian concourses meeting at a central chowk (intersection), the Sector 17 of

Chandigarh is a pedestrian's paradise dotted with fountains, sculptures, and groves of trees.

2.5.7 Kalagram

Kala Gram was setup to revive and maintain the rich heritage of Indian Art and Culture and artisan village

over an area of 17 acres on Chandigarh Kalka Road near the Railway Crossing. Kala Gram has been set

up in Chandigarh by Chandigarh Administration and North Zone Cultural Centre (NZCC).

Village of art- Kalagram provide an opportunity to cultural groups of the Northern states to develop and

improve their techniques in the performing dance, drama and music, as well as in their traditional arts &

crafts. Various art-forms in the contemporary idiom are promoted as part of the Kalagram cultural

programmes under North Culture Exchange Polity.

Sculptures Park- Sculpture park has been Set up recently and the park has some fine pieces of rock made

alive with splendid work exhibited by country well known sculptors.

Theaters- The Kalagram has two theaters having seating capacity of 4,000. While one theater is known

as open Air Theater the other known as lawn stage. The various mega shows are held in these theaters.

The most famous show is Gujarat Dhandia. The dhandia is celebrated every year during Navaratra.

Miniature painting and terracotta toys- At Kalagram efforts are being made to promote handicraft. For

this purpose, camps are being organized for miniature paintings and terracotta toys.

2.5.8 Government Museum and Art Gallery

The Government Museum and Art Gallery in Sector 10 of Chandigarh has a fine collection of stone

sculptures of the Gandhara period. The museum also exhibits some of the prehistoric fossils and artifacts

along with modern art and miniature paintings.

2.5.9 Museum of Evolution of Life

The Museum of Evolution of Life in Sector 10 of Chandigarh takes tourists on a trip 5,000 years back

from the Indus Valley Civilization to the present day.

2.5.10 International Dolls Museum

The International Dolls Museum in Sector 23 of Chandigarh has an interesting collection of dolls and

puppets from all over the world covering the variant art of more than 25 countries.

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2.5.1 The Hidden Valley

The Hidden Valley is an Ecotourism camping adventure site in the Shivalik Foothills. It is located near

the famous Mata Jainti Devi Temple in Village Jainti Majri, Punjab.

2.6 Tourism Projects under CFA

The following table highlights the Tourism Projects of Chandigarh under Central Financial Assistance

scheme of Ministry of Tourism, Government of India:-

Table 2: Projects under CFA Assistance

Name of the Project

CFA

Sanctioned (in

crores)

Development and Upgradation of

infrastructure at Sukhna Lake

Rs. 4.99

Illumination/beautification &

Upgradation of Rose Garden

Rs. 2.69

Eco-Tourism Park – cum – Botanical

Garden

Rs. 3.13

Garden Of Palms Sector – 42 Rs. 3.11

Valley of Animals Sector – 49 Rs. 1.40

Garden of Conifers, Sector – 52 Rs. 1.76

Illumination of Monuments/

Architectural buildings

Rs. 4.98

Japanese Garden Sector – 31 Rs. 4.26

Garden of Springs, Sector – 53 Rs. 3.11

Total Rs. 29.43

Source: CITCO

2.7 Infrastructure and Connectivity

2.7.1 Road Transport

The Union Territory of Chandigarh is well served with by an excellent network of roads. The National

Highway 21 (Ambala – Simla) and 22 (Chandigarh – Manali) link Chandigarh to rest of the country.

Buses of seven State Road Corporations connect Chandigarh with many cities and towns of neighboring

states. The important cities that are connected by buses with Chandigarh are Delhi, Dehradoon, Shimla,

Manali, Jammu and major towns of Punjab and Haryana. Chandigarh is well connected by road and buses

provide an important transport link. It is a gateway to Himachal Pradesh as one can reach hill stations like

Kasauli, Chail, Shimla etc within a few hours’ drive. The National Highways No. 21 (Ambala- Kinnaur)

and 22 (Chandigarh-Leh) are the chief road arteries linking Chandigarh with the rest of the country. One

unique feature in the layout of Chandigarh is its roads, classified in accordance with their functions. An

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integrated system of seven roads was designed to ensure efficient traffic circulation. Corbusier referred to

these as the 7'Vs. The city's vertical roads run northeast/southwest (the 'Paths'). The horizontal roads run

northwest/southwest ('The Margs').

2.7.2 Rail Transportation

Chandigarh is well connected by the rail network. The main railway routes passing through Haryana are:

Kalka-Delhi, Chandigarh-Delhi, Kalka-Amritsar, Kalka-Jodhpur, Kalka-Howrah, Amritsar-Howrah,

Kalka- Sri Ganganagar (Rajasthan). Chandigarh is linked with New Delhi, the National Capital by Rail.

The Chandigarh Railway Station is 8 Kms from the city centre in Sector 17.

2.7.3 Air Transportation

Chandigarh Airport is 12 kms from City Centre. Chandigarh Tourism has a well maintained Tourist

Information Centre at the Airport.

2.7.4 Tourist Accommodation

As per the India Tourism Statistics 2010, there are 6 registered hotels available in the state which provides

259 rooms for tourists.

Table 3: Tourist Accommodation in Chandigarh

State/ Place 5

Star-

Delu

xe

5-

Star

4-

Star

3-

Star

2-

Sta

r

1-

Star

Aptt.

Hote

l

Time

Share

Resort

Heritag

e

Un-

Classifie

d

Total

No of

Hotels

1 4 1 - - - - 6

(No. of

Rooms)

155 92 12 - - - - 259

Source: India Tourism Statistics 2010

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Chapter 3: Initial Screening of the Circuits

3.1 Based on Secondary Research

The tourist circuits have been identified based on the discussion with the State Government. A number of

factors have been considered for selecting the various destinations in the circuits. While developing these

destinations, besides basic infrastructure and tourism infrastructure, special focus shall be given to

development of convention centers and signages. Based on the discussion with the State Government the

following destinations have been taken into consideration:-

Table 4: Proposed Tourism Hub and Activity

Tourism Hub Land Availability /

with Chandigarh

Administration

Proposed Activity

Regional Tourist

Information Centre

- Paryatan Bhawan, Sec. 17

Yes / 3 acres Regional tourism offices, Airlines

counter, railway bookings &

reservations, Tourist Information

Centre, Emporias.

State of the Art Convention

Centre

- Nehru Centre For

Performing Arts, Sec. 34

Yes / 3 acres International convention centre

and theatres

Centre for Performing &

Visual Arts

- S.B.S Memorial, Sec. 42

Yes / 11.9 acres Convention Hall, Theatre Hall,

Auditorium

Integrated Development of

Shilpgram

1. Kalagram, Manimajra

2. Sculpture Park

Yes / 14 acres National Crafts Exhibition

Pavilion, showcasing of Indian

Handicrafts and cultural heritage

and traditions - folk music and

folk dances of India. Permanent

infrastructure for Chandigarh

National Crafts Mela.

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Figure 4: Map showing the location of Proposed Tourism Destination

3.2 Key Parameters

In line with the above discussion, further research has been done to identify and prioritise the circuits.

Realising the need, the study narrowed down to derive few key parameters on the basis of which circuits

have been put on priority basis. These key parameters have been listed below:

1) Tourist profile

Type of tourists visiting a destination depends on the nature of destination. They can be broadly

categorized into domestic and international tourists. This further affects the physical and socio-economic

development of a destination as spending patterns determines the related multiplier effects. It also governs

the type and scale of infrastructure required.

Generally, the tourists coming to the circuits are domestic and arrive from different parts of Chandigarh.

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2) Capacity & Sustainability

The carrying capacity4 assessment and sustainability of tourism in the circuits identified is an important

component of the study as it will form the basis for resource allocation and future development.

The carrying capacity assessment has been done separately for the circuits, based on city population

(resident), population density and tourist population and density (floating population). The estimation has

been done by comparing the total density with the city density norms for small, medium and large town /

cities set by Urban Development Plan Formulation and Implementation Guidelines (UDPFI). Only such

places have been considered that can offer a sustainable value proposition to the tourists such that when

tourism products are offered in those places, they can be maintained as well.

3) Travel and Tour

Generally, tour operators organize trips in such a way that only popular sites can be covered in a given

period of time. While selecting the circuits, attempts have been made to promote the sites situated around

these popular/saturated destinations which are relatively less developed.

4) Safety

Tourist safety has been considered and attempts have been made not to incorporate any such destination

which is already adversely affected in terms of law and order.

4 Carrying capacity is defined as maximum number of individuals than a given environment can support without any adverse

impact on it.

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Chapter 4: Stakeholders Consultation

4.1 State Government

In case of Chandigarh UT, after the initial screening, the shortlisted destinations have been discussed with

the representatives of respective authorities of State Government. Based on the meeting under the

chairmanship of the Administrator, Shri Shivraj Patil on 29.08.2011, the following destinations have been

identified for development:


State of the Art Convention Centre, Nehru Centre For Performing Arts, Sec. 34

Centre for Performing & Visual Arts, S.B.S Memorial, Sec. 42



o Sculpture Park

4.2 National Level Travel and Tour Operators and Other Representatives

Further, the above mentioned circuits were presented by NLC in a Stakeholder Consultation meeting

organized and hosted by Ministry of Tourism (MoT), in the presence of representatives of Hotel

Association, Tour operators and representatives from MoT on 19th Oct, 2011. It was advised by the

National Level Travel and Tour operators that the circuit in Chandigarh should be integrated as much as

possible with the adjoining State. Since the priority circuit in Punjab is the Sikh Circuit consisting of the

Akal Takhts, the priority circuit in Chandigarh could be integrated with the other circuits of the Punjab

State.

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The members who attended the National-Level Stakeholder consultation are listed in the table below:

Table 5: National-Level Stakeholder Consultation, held on 19th

October, 2011

S.

No

Stakeholders Designation Organisation Location

1 Shri Bharat Bhushan Director Hotel Association of India New Delhi

2 Shri Gour Kanjilal - Indian Association of Tour

Operators

New Delhi

3 Shri M.D. Kapoor Secretary General Federation of Hotel and

Restaurant Association of

India

New Delhi

4 Shri Mandip Singh

Soin

President Eco-Tourism Society of India New Delhi

5 Shri Randhir Brar SVP M/S LE Passage to India

Tour and Travels Pvt Ltd.,

New Delhi

6 Shri Tejbir Singh

Anand

President Adventure Tour Operators

Association

New Delhi

7 Shri Subhash Verma President Association of Domestic Tour

Operator of India

New Delhi

8 Shri Varun Shukla General Manager The Lalit Grand Palace Srinagar

9 Ms. Anju Bhat Associate Head of

Sales

The Lalit Grand Palace Srinagar

4.3 Carrying Capacity Analysis

Tourism carrying capacity is defined as ‘the maximum number of people that may visit the tourist

destination without causing destruction of the physical, economic and socio cultural environment and an

unacceptable decrease in the quality of visitors’ satisfaction.’ (Alvin Chandy, 2009)

Assessment of TCC is based on three major indicators: Physical-Ecological, Socio-Demographic and

Political- Economic.

Physical and Ecological Indicators are based on fixed components (ecological capacity, assimilative

capacity) and flexible components (infrastructure systems like water supply, electricity, transportation,

etc).

Socio -demographic Indicators refer to social and demographic issues and importance to local

communities, as they relate to the presence and growth of tourism. Some of these can be expressed in

quantitative terms but most require suitable socio- psychological research.

Political-economic Indicators refer to the impacts of tourism on local economic structures, activities, etc.

including competition to other sectors.

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The objective of the interventions intended by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India is to

improve the quality and quantity of tourism infrastructure at tourist destinations/circuits in a sustainable

manner. Hence, for the purposes of this report the primary focus would be on the Physical and Ecological

Indicators. It is expected that improvement in physical infrastructure at destinations/circuits would

translate into improvements in the socio-demographic and political-economic conditions of these places.

Figure 5: Methodology for Carrying Capacity Analysis

The methodology for evaluating the available carrying capacity for the tourist destinations of the circuit is

illustrated in Fig 5 and is described below:

I. Calculation of Existing Load (LEXISTING)

This is done by calculating the following:

a. Resident Population Density (βRP): This was derived by dividing the existing resident

population of the tourist town by its area in hectares (ha.)

b. Domestic Tourist Density (βDT ): This was derived as follows:

Step 1. Domestic Tourist Arrival (TD): Domestic tourist arrivals during peak season

(days) was determined.

Step 2. Domestic Tourist stay days in peak seasons (TDSP): Domestic tourist arrival was

multiplied by average number of days of tourist stay at that tourist town.

Resident

Population

Density

Domestic

Tourist Density

Foreign Tourist

Density

Aggregate Peak Density

Existing Load

Normalizing

Density

UDPFI

Density

Carrying Capacity Density

Available Capacity = Carrying Capacity – Existing Load

Carrying Capacity

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TDSP = TD * Stay Average Days

Step 3. Average number of tourist staying per day during peak season ( αDSP ): This

was evaluated by diving the number of tourist stay days per season by the number of

days comprising the peak season

αDSP = Stay Average Days / Days Peak Season

Step 4. Domestic Tourist Density (βDT): This was evaluated by diving Average number of

tourist staying per day during peak season by area of tourist town in hectares.

βDT = αPS / Area

c. Foreign Tourist Density (βFT ): This was derived as follows:

Step 1. Foreign Tourist Arrival (TF): Foreign tourist arrivals during peak season (days)

was determined

Step 2. Tourist stay days in peak seasons (TFSP): Foreign tourist arrival was multiplied by

average number of day of stay for tourist at that tourist town.

TFSP = TF * Stay Average Days

Step 3. Average number of tourist staying per day during peak season(αFSP) : This was

evaluated by diving the number of tourist stay days per season by the number of

days comprising the peak season

αFSP = Stay Average Days / Days Peak Season

Step 4. Foreign Tourist Density: This was evaluated by diving Average number of

tourist staying per day during peak season by area of tourist town in hectares.

ΒFT = αPS / Area

Aggregate Peak Density (APD) = Resident Population Density + Domestic Tourist Density +

Foreign Tourist Density

APD = βRP + βDT + βFT

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Existing Load (LEXISTING) = Aggregate Peak Density * Area of the town

LEXISTING = APD * Area

II. Estimation of Carrying Capacity (CC)

a. UDPFI Density (DUDPFI): The Urban Development Plan Formulation and

Implementation Guidelines (UDPFI, 1996) guidelines classifies the towns on the basis of

population as follows:

Table 6: UDPFI Density Limits

Towns Population Upper Limit Density (PPH)

Small Town Less than 50000 125

Medium Town 50000 - 500000 150

Large City More than 500000 150

Metro Cities 175

Small Hill Town 20000 75

Medium Hill Town 20000-80000 90

Large Hill Town More than 80000 90

Source: UDPFI Guidelines, 1996

The densities suggested by the UDPFI guidelines as shown in the table above are for the standard

cases. Tourist towns which vary from highly eco-sensitive sanctuaries to highly dense pilgrimage

places have specific characteristics and carrying capacities. Thus, UDPFI densities need to be

adjusted to account for these factors, which is done with the help of Normalizing Density (№)

Normalizing Density (№)

Normalizing density is evaluated as follows:

1. Sites were evaluated on a normalizing index (Ni) of range -10 to +10

Negative Indices were adopted for sites where densities were to be allowed on a conservative

scale (i.e. for example places which are ecologically sensitive)

-10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Decreasing Density Increasing Density

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Positive Indices were adopted for sites where densities were to be allowed at higher values than

prevailing such as pilgrimage towns etc.

2. The values of the indices were evaluated based on a qualitative assessment with respect to the

Physical – Ecological indicators. The indicators which were assessed for the category wise tourist

places are summarized below:

Table 7: Physical and Ecological Indicators

(EEA Countries, Dec,2001)

Normalizing Density (№) was calculated by multiplying a factor of 10pph by the Normalizing index.

Normalizing Density (№) = 10* Ni

(The value of 10pph was derived by establishing the boundary conditions of lower and upper sustainable

densities for tourist towns of the relevant categories. To establish the lower limit, reference was made to

the capacity norms cited by World Tourism Organization WTO (Inskeep, 1991). The upper limit was

established by determining the densities for saturated tourist towns.)

Physical –

Ecological

Indicators

Thematic Areas

Coastal

Area

Islands Protected

Areas

Rural

Areas

Mountain

Resorts

Urban,

Historic

Pilgrimage

Place

Biodiversity

Air Quality

Noise Pollution

Availability of

Power

Water

Waste

Management

Cultural

heritage

Tourist

infrastructure

Land

Availability

Quality of

Transport

Infrastructure

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The Normalizing index (Ni) was evaluated as follows: Each of the applicable indicators for the

corresponding thematic area (to which the tourist destination/circuits belong) were ranked on a scale of

0-10. The average of the indicators would give the value of the Normalizing index (Ni).

Carrying Capacity Density (CCD) was calculated by summing up the Upper Limit of the relevant

UDPFI density with the Normalizing Density

Carrying Capacity Density (CCD) = DUDPFI + №

Carrying Capacity (CC) was calculated by multiplying the carrying capacity density with the Area of

the respective town in hectares.

Carrying Capacity (CC) = CCD * Area of Town

Available Capacity was finally evaluated by finding the difference between the Carrying Capacity of

the tourist town and the Existing Load in the town.

Annexure

Table 8: Social and Demographic Indicators

Social

Demographic

Indicators

Thematic Areas

Coastal

Area

Islands Protected

Areas

Rural

Areas

Mountain

Resorts

Urban &

Historic

Pilgrimage

Place

Demography

Tourist

Flows

Social &

Behavioral

Aspects

Health &

Hygiene

Safety

(Countries, Dec,2001)

Available Capacity = Carrying Capacity (CC) - Existing Load (LEXISTING)

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Table 9: Political Economic Indicators

Political -

Economic

Indicators

Thematic Areas

Coastal

Area

Islands Protected

Areas

Rural

Areas

Mountain

Resorts

Urban &

Historic

Pilgrimage

Place

Tourism Earnings

and Investment

Employment

Public

Expenditure and

Revenue

(Countries, Dec,2001)

Table 10: Evaluation Criterion for Physical and Ecological Indicators

(White V., 2006)

Physical – Ecological

Indicators

Evaluation Criterion

Biodiversity Threatened species, Protected areas as a % of territory and type

of ecosystem

Air Quality Population exposure to air pollution - Sox & Nox emission

intensities

Noise Pollution Sensitivity to noise pollutions. Allowable decibels limit if

specified.

Availability of Power Hours of regular power supply from all energy sources.

Water Intensity of Use of water resources. Drinking water availability

@135lpcd.

Waste Management Generation of waste, Movement of hazardous waste, Availability

of waste management system

Cultural & Heritage Listed Buildings and scheduled ancient monuments at risk.

No. of community heritage groups active.

Cultural traditions and communities which are at a risk of

getting extinct.

Tourist infrastructure Availability of tourist infrastructure such as on site

accommodation, wayside amenities, signages, restaurants, public

convenience, petrol pumps etc.

Land Availability Area of Land available for tourism development.

Quality of Transport

Infrastructure

Inter and Intra city transport connectivity in tourist towns.

Availability of Last Mile connectivity.

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4.3.1 Town wise Carrying Capacity Analysis

Table 11: Town wise Carrying Capacity Analysis

District Tourist

Town Destinations Covered

Existing

Load

Carrying

Capacity

Available

Capacity

Existing

Load

Carrying

Capacity

Available

Capacity

2010 2020

Chandigarh Chandigarh

Paryatan

Bhawan,Nehru

Centre,Kalagram,S.B.S

Memorial, Rock

Garden, Rose Garden,

Sukhna Lake

949463 1506700 557237 1117431 1506700 389269

4.4 Ranked List of Circuits

Based on the list of destinations identified by CITCO and on further discussion with the State

Government, the following destinations have been considered to be included in Chandigarh.


State of the Art Convention Centre , Nehru Centre For Performing Arts, Sec. 34

Centre for Performing & Visual Arts , S.B.S Memorial, Sec. 42



o Sculpture Park

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Chapter 5: Existing Infrastructure

5.1 Existing Infrastructure Status of the Circuit

A detailed assessment of tourism infrastructure between major points has been discussed below. Each of

the destinations presented below has been rated on a scale of A, B or C, wherein, A denotes ‘Good’, B

denotes ‘Fair’ and C denotes ‘Poor’.

5.2 Paryatan Bhawan

Table 12: Infrastructure status/availability between Bus stands, Railway Station & Airport to Paryatan

Bhawan

Parameters

Components

Rating

Paryatan Bhawan

Distance in km From Bus Stand(Sec 17) From Bus

Stand(Sec 43)

From Railway

Station

From Airport

Approach Road Quality(A-C) A A A A

Type of Road (metalled,

unmetalled)

Metalled Metalled Metalled Metalled

Typology

(NH/SH/MDR)

Udyog Path NH-21 to

Udyog Path

Madhya Marg to

Udyog Path

NH-22 to

Udyog Path

Lanes 4 4 4 4

Riding Quality (A-C) A A A A

Transport Modes used by Tourist Car, Rail, Air

and Bus

Car, Rail, Air

and Bus

Car, Rail, Air

and Bus

Car, Rail, Air

and Bus

Availability (A-C) A A A A

Wayside

Amenities

Restaurants Availability Yes Yes Yes Yes

Petrol Pump/ Service

Centre availability

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Public convenience

availability

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Direction

Signages

Sufficiency (A-C) N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.

Languages N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.

Land Ownership

of the Site

NA CITCO CITCO CITCO CITCO

City/ Town

Accommodation

Type NA NA NA NA

Capacity NA NA NA NA

Bed Occupancy NA NA NA NA

Sufficiency (A-C) NA NA NA NA

Drinking Water

facility

Availability (A-C) NA NA NA NA

Quality(A-C) NA NA NA NA

Solid Waste

Management

A-C A A A A

Electricity Supply(AC, Gen) N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.

Parking


Availability of Land for

Future parking

N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.

N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.

Area of this land

(approx)

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Tourist

Information

Centers

Available(Y/N) N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.

Quality(A-C) N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.

Trained Guides Availability (A-C) N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.

Information

Signages


Languages N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.

Seating/ Resting Sufficiency (A-C) N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.

Quality (A-C) N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.

Public

Convenience

Availability (A-C) N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.

Shops/ Kiosks Sufficiency (A-C) N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.


Street Lighting Sufficiency (A-C) N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.


The Tourism Department of Chandigarh Administration intends to construct a new Regional Paryatan

Bhawan (Tourism Bhawan) in Sector 17, for the promotion of tourism and facilitation to the tourists

visiting Chandigarh. It is proposed to construct Paryatan Bhawan where there will be mutual

collaboration with the stakeholders in Government and non Government sectors of Hospitality and

Tourism industry. The Paryatan Bhawan shall have all amenities and facilities for the tourists to have all

information related to tourists’ destinations in Chandigarh and in the states Punjab, Haryana, Himachal

Pradesh and even Jammu & Kashmir. Regional tourism offices of the states of Punjab, Haryana,

Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir shall be established under one roof for the conveniences of the

tourists.

5.3 Nehru Centre for Performing Arts, Sector 34

Table 13: Infrastructure status/availability between Bus stands, Railway Station & Airport to Nehru Centre

Parameters

Components

Rating

Nehru Centre for Performing Arts

Distance in km From Bus Stand(Sec

17)

From Bus

Stand(Sec

43)

From

Railway

Station

From

Airport

Approach Road Quality(A-C) A (4Km.

Approx.)

A (3Km.

Approx.)

A (7.5 Km.

Approx.)

A (9 Km.

Approx)

Type of Road (metalled, Metalled Metalled Metalled Metalled

Typology

(NH/SH/MDR)

Udyog Path

to Sub City

Center

NH-21to

Sub City

Center

Madhya Marg

to Sub City

Center

NH-22 to Sub

City Center

Lanes 4 4 4 4


Transport Modes used by Tourist Car, Rail,

Air and Bus

Car, Rail,

Air and

Bus

Car, Rail, Air

and Bus

Car, Rail, Air

and Bus


Wayside Restaurants Availability Yes Yes Yes Yes

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Parameters

Components

Rating

Nehru Centre for Performing Arts

Amenities


Centre availability

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Public convenience

availability

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Direction

Signages

Sufficiency (A-C) C C C C

Languages English English English English

Land Ownership

of the Site

CITCO CITCO CITCO CITCO

City/ Town

Accommodation

Type NA NA NA NA




Drinking Water

facility



Solid Waste

Management

A-C NA NA NA NA

Electricity Supply(AC, Gen) NA NA NA NA

Parking


Availability of Land for

Future parking

NA NA NA NA

NA NA NA NA

Area of this land

(approx)

NA NA NA NA

Tourist

Information

Centers

Available(Y/N) NA NA NA NA


Trained Guides Availability (A-C) NA NA NA NA

Information

Signages


Languages NA NA NA NA

Seating/ Resting Sufficiency (A-C) NA NA NA NA

Quality (A-C) NA NA NA NA

Public

Convenience


Shops/ Kiosks Sufficiency (A-C) NA NA NA NA


Street Lighting Sufficiency (A-C) NA NA NA NA


The State of the Art Convention Centre has been envisaged for the promotion of Chandigarh as a popular

M.I.C.E destination. This will create an opportunity for the MICE segment especially for people from the

north as they won’t have to travel all the way to Delhi for organising meets and seminars. Nehru Centre

for Performing Arts shall be set up in Sector 34, Chandigarh which will also have the facility of an

international convention centre and theatres. The centre would comprise an auditorium for 1,500 persons

and one smaller for 250 persons, two conference halls, a cafeteria and parking spaces. The estimated

Project Cost shall be approx. Rs. 110 Crores.

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5.4 S.B.S Memorial, Sector 42

Table 14: Infrastructure status/availability between Bus stands, Railway Station & Airport to S.B.S Memorial,

Sector 42

Parameters Components Rating

Sardar Beant Singh Memorial

Distance in km From Bus Stand(Sec 17)

From Bus

Stand(Sec

43)

From

Railway

Station From Airport

Approach Road

Quality(A-C)

A (5.5Km.

Approx.)

A (3Km.

Approx.)

A (12 Km.

Approx.)

A (11 Km.

Approx)

Type of Road

(metalled,

unmetalled) Metalled Metalled Metalled Metalled

Typology

(NH/SH/MDR) NH-21 NH-21 NH-21 NH-21

Lanes 4 4 4 4


Transport

Modes used by

Tourist

Car, Rail,

Air and Bus

Car, Rail, Air

and Bus

Car, Rail, Air

and Bus

Car, Rail, Air

and Bus


Wayside Amenities

Restaurants

Availability Yes Yes Yes Yes


Centre availability Yes Yes Yes Yes

Public convenience

availability Yes Yes Yes Yes

Direction Signages Sufficiency (A-C) B B B B


Land Ownership of

the Site CITCO CITCO CITCO CITCO

City/ Town

Accommodation

Type NA NA NA NA




Drinking Water

facility

Availability (A-C) B B B B

Quality(A-C) B B B B

Solid Waste

Management A-C A A A A

Electricity Supply(AC, Gen) Both Both Both Both

Parking

Sufficiency (A-C) B B B B

Availability of Land

for Future parking Y Y Y Y

Area of this land

(approx) NA NA NA NA

Tourist Information

Centers

Available(Y/N) N N N N


Trained Guides Availability (A-C) N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.

Information

Signages



Seating/ Resting Sufficiency (A-C) B B B B

Quality (A-C) B B B B

Public Convenience Availability (A-C) B B B B

Shops/ Kiosks Sufficiency (A-C) NA NA NA NA

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Parameters Components Rating

Sardar Beant Singh Memorial


Street Lighting Sufficiency (A-C) A A A A

Quality (A-C) A A A A

S.B.S Memorial shall be developed to commemorate the memory of late Shri Beant Singh, former Chief

Minister, Punjab. Though the centre is very well built and is located near the major destinations, yet the

memorial has not been well maintained. There is immense scope for development in and near the

Memorial Complex. It is proposed to have a well equipped Centre for holding seminars, exhibitions,

training sessions/competitions etc on various aspects of national importance such as national integrations

and communal harmony etc. The main function of the Memorial shall be to organize exhibitions,

conferences and workshops etc involving renowned as well as upcoming artists and to establish, equip

and maintain schools, auditoriums, libraries, archives museums workshops and other facilities, necessary

to fulfill the objectives.

5.5 Kalagram, Manimajra

Table 15: Infrastructure status/availability between Bus stands, Railway Station & Airport to Kalagram, Manimajra

Parameters Components Kala Gram

Distance in

km From Bus Stand(Sec 17) From Bus Stand(Sec 43)

From

Railway

Station From Airport

Approach

Road

Quality(A-C)

A (8.5Km.

Approx.)

A (11Km.

Approx.)

A (2.5 Km.

Approx.)

A (9 Km.

Approx)

Type of Road (metalled,

unmetalled) Metalled Metalled Metalled Metalled

Typology (NH/SH/MDR)

Madhya Marg

or Udyog Path

NH-21 or

Madhya

Marg

Madhya

Marg

NH 5 or

Madhya Marg

Lanes 4 4 4 4


Transport

Modes used by Tourist

Car, Rail, Air

and Bus

Car, Rail,

Air and Bus

Car, Rail,

Air and

Bus

Car, Rail, Air

and Bus


Wayside

Amenities

Restaurants Availability Yes Yes Yes Yes

Petrol Pump/ Service Centre

availability Yes Yes Yes Yes

Public convenience availability Yes Yes Yes Yes

Direction

Signages

Sufficiency (A-C) C C C C


Land

Ownership of

the Site CITCO CITCO CITCO CITCO

City/ Town Type NA NA NA NA

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Parameters Components Kala Gram

Accommodati

on




Drinking

Water facility

Availability (A-C) B B B B

Quality(A-C) B B B B

Solid Waste

Management A-C A A A A

Electricity Supply(AC, Gen) Both Both Both Both

Parking


Availability of Land for Future

parking B B B B

Area of this land (approx) NA NA NA NA

Tourist

Information

Centers

Available(Y/N) N N N N


Trained

Guides Availability (A-C) N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.

Information

Signages

Sufficiency (A-C) A A A A


Seating/

Resting



Public

Convenience Availability (A-C) B B B B

Shops/ Kiosks



Street

Lighting

Sufficiency (A-C) A A A A

Quality (A-C) A A A A

The aim of the project is to educate the people about the value of their rich cultural heritage as embodied

in the arts and crafts and other folk tradition of the region. Kala Gram has been envisaged for display of

Crafts, artifacts, handicrafts & handloom, and to promote traditional culture-Folk Songs and Dances.

With a view to provide to promote artisans, tourists and also to promote art & culture in the City

Beautiful, Chandigarh Administration has decided to create new tourism initiative. The new infrastructure

to be created at Kalagram shall be integrated with the existing infrastructure at Kalagram. Estimated

project cost shall be approx. Rs. 20 Crores.

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Chapter 6: Project Identification, Block Cost Estimate, Implementation and

Funding

Table 15 shows the list of basic infrastructure required in the various destinations.

Table 16: Table showing the list of projects, Indicative Cost, Implementing Agency and Existing Schemes.

Location Project Indicative

Cost (Rs.

Cr.)

Implementing Agency Mode of

Funding

Existing

Schemes

Chandigarh

Sector 17

Paryatan Bhawan-

Regional tourism

offices, Airlines

counter, railway

bookings &

reservations, Tourist

Information Centre,

Emporias.

20 CITCO/ Housing Board/

Municipal Corporation

Public MOT/ UT

Tourism

Department

Sector 34

Nehru Centre of

Performing Arts-

International

convention centre and

theatres



Public MOT/ UT

Tourism

Department

Sec. 42

S.B.S Memorial-

Convention Hall,

Theatre Hall,

Auditorium



Public MOT/ UT

Tourism

Department

Shilpgram,

Manimajra

Kalagram- National

Crafts Exhibition

Pavilion, showcasing

of Indian Handicrafts

and cultural heritage

and traditions - folk

music and folk dances

of India. Permanent

infrastructure for

Chandigarh National

Crafts Mela.



Public MOT/ UT

Tourism

Department

Proposed Breakup of Investments:

Public Sector : 175 Crores

6.1 Estimation of Employment Generation

The proposed investments at tourist destinations are expected to generate employment. These

employment figures have been estimated at UT level because of the direct and indirect nature of

employment generation from these investments. To estimate the number of employment generated an

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investment multiplier of 78 jobs per million investments is taken. The employment generation for

Chandigarh due to projects proposed are presented in the Table below:

Table 17: Estimated Employment Generation in Chandigarh

UT Expected Employment Generation

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