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Nek Chand Fantasy Rock Garden naphthalene numbering ART GALLERY (www.nekchand.com; adult/child 10/5; h9am6pm Oct-Mar, to 7pm Apr-Sep) Entering this Chandigarh naphthalene numbering icon, a 25-acre garden, is like falling naphthalene numbering down a rabbit hole into the labyrinthine interior of one man s mind. Created by Nek Chand (see the boxed text, p 204 ), cleverly using recycled junk and organic ma-
Then, with a bellow from the guardroom, a squad stomps out, shoulders square, moustaches twirled and eyes bulging. The drill is to parade up and down as dramatically as possible, preceded by a kick so high the soldier looks in danger of concussing himself. The high-octane march to the border, vaguely reminiscent of Monty Python s Ministry of Silly Walks sketch, rouses thunderous applause from the audience and repetitive chants of Hindustan zindabad! (Long live India!).
Don t let the facade put you off. This mid- ranger is a welcome retreat from the bustle of Lawrence Rd, with contemporary rooms that have either marble or carpeted fl oors. It will pay to check rooms for road noise and thin mattresses. Multicuisine naphthalene numbering restaurant.
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