Chandigarh is a vibrant city with numerous interesting places to visit. Here are few of the must-do stuff in Chandigarh:
Zakir Hussain Rose Garden
Sprawling over 40 acres of land, the garden is eminent for having a collection of 1600 species of roses and plants. The garden is the ideal spot for the family picnic with beautiful greenery and lawns all around.
• outside the garden, You could try out Chandigarh local food from the food stalls set in place.
• Attended the Rose Festival held each year at the Rose garden in March/ February.
• You could cycle the way up to the park as it has a devoted space for bicycle parking.
• Does not disturb the plants or good to say the garden.
• Right across the street, Getting clicked in front of the Sector 10, Eiffel Tower Replica.
Sukhna Lake
In Asia, there is a lake resting at the Shivalik hills at the foothills that stretches across 3 kms and has a long one boating channel. From joy rides for kids to jogging tracks and eating joints for fitness devotee, the lake is the sanctuary for all kind of tourists.
• Get a sketch image of yourself from the artists sitting out at the lake.
• At the Garden of Silence, towards the lake end. It’s a meditation ideal spot for the green Buddha statue making.
• The lake’s awesome time to visit is around sunset or sunrise.
• Taking back memories of the visit in the city from the memorial shops at the lake entrance.
• Taking your childrens to the National Interpretation Centre at Lake to teach them fascinating facts about the flora and fauna.
Le Corbusier Centre
Preserving and displaying the archival material, photographs, documents, and paintings connected to the city of Chandigarh.
This museum is unfasten on all days from 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. except Mondays.
• Visiting the Palika Bazaar, situated at 4 minutes’ drive from the museum where you could get a fine collection of suits, sarees, and bridal wear at fair prices.
• You could also stop by at the eaten outlets in Sector 19 for a nice lunch.
Sector 17 Market
This market is centrally situated in the city and is a versatile destination for all kinds of shops of books, electronics, jewellery,and brand clothing.
• Visit the market during the evening to enjoy the musical fountain show and the laser.
• The showrooms are closing on Sundays.
• You could also visit the National Gallery of Portraits situated close by the market.
• You could purchase handicrafts and traditional wear from Phulkari, a Punjab Gov.Emporium.
Elante Mall
One of the largest malls of the nation, this Mall is a 5- storeyed building having more than 250 brands and variation of food and entertainment alternatives.
• The mall has adequate park space that could accommodate more than 5800 cars.
• This mall is also a centre for live performances of Punjabi singers and cultural events.
• Chandigarh International airport is situated at a 30 minutes’ drive from here.
6.Rock Garden Near Chandigarh
Developed as an artificial kingdom, the garden is divided into three layers and is landscaped with sculptures made from scrape and industrial materials, a shallow pool, artificial hillocks, and waterfall with a symbolic village. Situated in sect. of Chandigarh, The Rock Garden is the open-air showing hall that displaying fashion made from urban wastes and industrial that had been executing and designing by Nek Chand, a former Road Inspector in the city. It is situated between the famous Capitol Building and Sukhna Lake and is a performance that is a must-visit! Also signified as Nek Chand’s Rock Garden, this massive 40-acre garden is the colourful mosaic of art sculptures and pieces. The rock garden is located at Uttar Marg in Sect. 1, 1.5 km from Sukhna Lake if you travel by cab. auto-rickshaws and Buses are also easily accessible.
• The entry fees for this garden is INR 10 for kids and INR 20 for mature people.
• Rock Garden is open from 9am to 6 p.m. in winters and from 9 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. in summers.
• Held each year in a Rock Garden doeso attended the Teej Festival.
• Sukhna Lake is just a 4 minutes’ walk from the garden.
Visit the Capitol Complex:
Designed by renowned architect Le Corbusier, this system houses the gov. city buildings.
Visit the Open Hand Monument:
Another creation of Le Corbusier, this monument is the symbol of unity and peace.
Visit the International Dolls Museum
From around the planet, this museum has a group of over 300 dolls. Exploring the Chandigarh Art Gallery and Museum: This museum has a collection of antiquities, art, and sculptures from the region.
Try the local cuisine
Chandigarh has a rich food culture, with numerous local delicacies to try out, including lassi, chole bhature, and butter chicken.
