Protect monuments
Safeguard protected structures, archaeological remains, and their surrounding settings.
About the Chandigarh Circle
Guardians of a living heritage landscape.
The Archaeological Survey of India, Chandigarh Circle protects the monuments, archaeological remains, and cultural stories that connect the region's past with its present.
Our role
Preserving evidence, memory, and meaning.
The Chandigarh Circle is responsible for the care of nationally important heritage across Chandigarh, Punjab, Haryana, and adjoining areas. Our work brings together archaeology, conservation, documentation, research, and public interpretation.
Every protected site is treated as part of a wider cultural landscape. Conservation is carried out with respect for original materials, historic character, and the communities who continue to experience these places today.
ASI
A national responsibility at a regional scale
What we do
Care that lasts beyond a single generation.
Conserve with care
Plan scientific repairs, restoration, maintenance, and material preservation.
Document history
Record sites and objects through research, drawings, photography, and archives.
Connect communities
Help visitors and local communities understand and value shared heritage.
A diverse region
From ancient settlements to modern landmarks.
The circle's heritage includes archaeological sites, historic gateways, religious architecture, colonial-era structures, museums, and the modern architectural legacy of Chandigarh.
Meet the Chandigarh Circle