
Tower of Shadows & Geometric Hill
Chandigarh, Chandigarh, India
Corbusier's solar-study pavilion that controls sunlight without any 'artificial' aid, beside the Geometric Hill and the Martyrs' Memorial of the Capitol plaza.
Why visit: The Capitol's quieter monuments to sun, science and sacrifice.
- ›Tower of Shadows
- ›Geometric Hill ramp
- ›Martyrs' Memorial
- ›Plaza walk
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Best time
Oct–Mar
Entry fee
Free (Capitol tour)
Est. budget
₹100–300
Duration
1 hr
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