will especially appeal to those interested in urban planning. Through old documents, sketches and photos, this place chronicles the work of Chandigarh s chief architect. There s a black-and-white photo of a suit- and-bow-tie-attired Le Corbusier on a paddle boat, as well as some fascinating letters, including one from Jawaharlal Nehru to the Chief Minister of Punjab dated 4 November 1960, part of which states, I do hope that you will not overrule Corbusier. His opinion is of value.
At the gardens is the pleasant Mughalstyle Bajrigar Motel (%01733-231877; r 19002250, ste 5000; a), which has excellent and spotless comfy rooms and free garden entry for its guests. All are welcome at the motel s restaurant, Golden Oriel (veg/nonveg thali 120/140; h7am-11pm).
Sagar Ratna SOUTH INDIAN $ (Sector 17-E; mains 75-150; h8am-11pm; a) This all-veg chain restaurant does South Indian specialities with aplomb, plaka seattle from fi rst-rate dosas (thin lentil-flour pancakes) to satiating, good- value thalis. The cool dahi idli (spongy rice cake) is a tummy-soothing yoghurty elixir. plaka seattle
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