The Capitol Complex Tourism
Type of destination: Heritage Site
Ideal visit duration: 2-3 hours
Closed in: Sundays and Public Holidays
The Capitol Complex in Chandigarh, Punjab, India, is an architectural masterpiece designed by the esteemed Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier. This government compound covers an area of around 100 acres and stands as a testament to modernist architecture. It is the epicenter of Chandigarh’s legislative and bureaucratic activities, encompassing three main buildings: the Punjab and Haryana High Court, the Secretariat, and the Legislative Assembly. These buildings are remarkable for their geometric forms and innovative use of concrete. In addition to these structures, the complex also features the Open Hand Monument, which symbolizes peace and unity – a recurring theme throughout Chandigarh. Colossal yet intricately designed, the Capitol Complex was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in July 2016, as part of the group of 17 sites known as 'The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier'.
Opening and Closing time of The Capitol Complex
| Monday |
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday |
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday |
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday |
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday |
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday |
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Sunday |
Closed |
Disclaimer: It's important to check the most current information before planning your visit, as opening hours can vary and might be subject to change due to special events, maintenance, or unforeseen circumstances. A reliable way to confirm the opening hours is to contact the local tourism board, check the official website (if available)
Entry Ticket Pricing for The Capitol Complex
Disclaimer: Please note that prices are subject to change, cross check required .
Tips when you are visiting to The Capitol Complex
Best View Time
Morning hours for the best light for photos
Guided Tour
Consider hiring a guide to understand the architectural significance
Permission
You may require permission to enter certain areas
Top 5 Reviews on The Capitol Complex
129santoshr
Wrote on 4th Apr, 2023
Place to explore architecture and history
Nice place to explore to see the architecture of the buildings like high courts, Legislative assembly and open hand monument. The free guided tour explains the architecture of this buildings and histo..
PurpleBeans
Wrote on 8th Mar, 2023
Must-do in Chandigarh
We loved the visit to Capitol complex to appreciate the architect and the architecture of Chandigarh. You need to book a guided tour that starts at one of the 3 slots - 10 AM, 12 PM & 3 PM. No walk-in..
Sunnywin
Wrote on 10th Apr, 2022
very interesting tour
You have to book a lot on the free tour to see the buildings but it is worth it, as you get to go inside the parliament building and get to understand more about the architecture
debashis77_12
Wrote on 5th Mar, 2022
Good one but not frequented by many
Probably this is the only city in India where you have a chance to have a guided visit to the high court & Assembly of two states of India.(Punjab & Haryana).Though the area is vast but tourists are a..
lyndab47
Wrote on 10th Mar, 2020
Impressive visit with excellent guide
It was so interesting to visit the Capital complex with all the buildings designed by Le Courbusier. The whole area is very impressive. Go to the nearby tourist office to get your name down for a visi..
