Chandigarh, India

Capital City

With a population of over 1 million and a density of 9,252 people per square kilometer, Chandigarh is a tidy, meticulously planned city that boasts one of the highest per capita incomes in India. However, don't be fooled - the bureaucracy can be a persistent headache, and the climate swings from brutally hot summers to chilly winters. While Chandigarh offers a high quality of life, its rigid urban design and government-centric economy make it best suited for civil servants, retirees, and those seeking an orderly, middle-class existence.