Trees of Chandigarh
Rooted in Vision. Blossoming in Beauty.
In Trees of Chandigarh, explore the living green legacy of India’s first planned city. This richly illustrated coffee table book celebrates the extraordinary biodiversity and thoughtful urban forestry that define Chandigarh’s landscape — from its blazing Amaltas avenues and sacred Peepal groves to exotic Baobabs and the quiet grandeur of its heritage trees.
Woven together with insights on architecture, ecology, and cultural heritage, the book is thoughtfully divided into thematic sections — flowering trees, medicinal marvels, sacred species, fruiting companions, rare and seasonal wonders — and even the city’s most iconic gardens. With detailed profiles, local names, bloom calendars, and stunning visuals, each tree tells a story of rootedness, resilience, and reverence.
Whether you're a nature lover, urban planner, student, or simply a curious admirer of green spaces, Trees of Chandigarh offers a refreshing lens into the soul of this unique city — where Le Corbusier’s concrete dreams found shade under the canopy of life.
Let this book be your walking companion through Chandigarh’s tree-lined boulevards, revealing a city that blossoms not just with design, but with deep-rooted harmony between nature and nurture.
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Maj Gen (Dr) Kulpreet Singh
About the Author
Maj Gen (Dr) Kulpreet Singh (Retd) is a distinguished strategic leader, educator, and nature enthusiast who brings a lifetime of discipline, vision, and curiosity to every endeavour he undertakes. A decorated officer of the Indian Army, he has held key roles in military leadership, training, and national policy formulation, with a particular focus on education management, strategic growth, and talent development.
Following a celebrated military career, General Kulpreet chose Chandigarh as his home—drawn by its order, serenity, and civic spirit. What began as a quiet appreciation of the city’s natural beauty soon blossomed into a profound engagement with its urban treescape. An active member of the Chandigarh Tree Lovers Association, he immersed himself in local botany, studying seminal works such as Tree Treasure of Chandigarh and Trees of Chandigarh in depth, and began meticulously documenting the city’s green legacy.
Dr. Kulpreet Singh holds a PhD in Education Management, an M.Phil in Defence & Strategic Studies, and master’s degrees from premier military institutions. He is also an alumnus of The Lawrence School, Sanawar. Beyond his academic and professional achievements, he nurtures diverse passions including philately, numismatics, trekking, golf, and reading.
With Trees of Chandigarh, his debut coffee table book, General Kulpreet invites readers on a thoughtful journey through the city’s silent guardians—its trees—bringing together his love for the outdoors, his gift for narrative, and his enduring belief in preservation through awareness.
