Interesting places to Visit in Chandigarh

Nek Chand’s Rock Garden

The Rock Garden of Chandigarh is a sculpture garden in Chandigarh, India. It is also known as Nek Chand's Rock Garden after its founder Nek Chand, is a massive open-air exhibition hall that displays sculptures made from urban and industrial wastes.

Sukhna Lake:

Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh, India, is a man-made lake reservoir at the foothills (Shivalik hills) of the Himalayas Sukhna`s speciality lies in its diversity and incredible sense of peace. It`s ambience depends on the person`s perception.

Zakir Hussain Rose Garden:

The botanical garden named after former president Zakir Hussain is the Asia's largest garden. It is spread over 30acres with 50,000 rose bushes Rose bushes of 1600 different species bloom.

Chhatbir Zoo:

Chhatbir Zoo was setup in an area of 202 hectare of Chhatbir Reserved Forest, once a hunting reserve of Maharaja of Patiala. Chhatbir Zoo is one of the largest zoological parks in North India and also one of the must visit places in Chandigarh.

Government Museum and Art Gallery:

Government Museum and Art Gallery in Chandigarh is one of the most prominent museums of India that speaks of the Indian history and partition. A fine collection of artworks and treasures is housed in this impressive state museum, including paintings of the Himalaya by Russian artist Nicholas,

Japanese Garden:

The Japanese garden is one of the latest additions to the beautiful parks of Chandigarh. It was built in 2014 by the Chandigarh administration. Japanese Garden Chandigarh consists of water bodies, pagoda towers, water falls, meditation centre, a buddha idol and golden bamboos.

Nada Sahib Gurudwara:

Nada Sahib is a Sikh gurudwara in the Panchkula district of the Indian state of Haryana. Situated on the banks of the Ghaggar-Hakra River in the Sivalik Hills of Panchkula, it is the site where Guru Gobind Singh Ji halted while travelling from Paonta Sahib to Anandpur Sahib after the Battle of Bhangani in 1688.

Fun City Waterpark:

Fun City is one of the most popular water parks in the city. The park bustles with activity and vibrancy especially during the weekends.

National Gallery of Portraits:

The National Gallery of Portraits Chandigarh, where India's struggle for freedom has been shown using different mediums like panels, sculptures, murals, dioramas, and paintings.

Mansa Devi Temple:

Chandigarh Mansa Devi temple is a very famous shrine located at Panchkula, which is about 8 kms away from the city. Mata Mansa Devi is one of the prominent Shakti temples of North India, the colossal temple is built in pancharatha style with four projections or transected parts on its four sides bearing semi pyramidal conical spires on the tops.

Butterfly Park:

It is one of the best places to visit in Chandigarh. Butterfly Park is spread over an area of 7 acres, with beautiful landscaping. Special care has been taken to create a good habitat for butterflies.