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Located in sector 16 of Chandigarh, Rose Garden is a blooming exhibit that showcases around 825 varieties of flowers and 32,500 varieties of trees and medicinal shrubs. Rose Garden in Chadigarh, also known as Zakir Hussain Rose Garden after the former president of India, is spread over 30 acres and is decked up with an exquisite variety of flowers making it quite popular among tourists and nature enthusiasts. It is the largest garden of its kind in Asia and was built in the year 1967 under the guidance of the First Chief Commissioner, MS Randhawa.Â
The trees and medicinal plants are, in fact, the garden's most noteworthy features. Neatly planted in a systematic way by expert gardeners, it serves as a perfect place to peacefully stroll about and relax. The Rose Garden is a sight to behold when the flowers are in their full bloom in the months of February and March. The beauty of this garden is only enhanced by the presence of the misty mountains in the background and a gorgeous fountain that is aglow with colorful lights in the evening. With its relaxing environment and verdant beauty, Rose Garden is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city of Chandigarh.
Rose Festival is organised every year in the Rose Garden at the end of February and it lasts until the beginning of March. It receives over 20,000 visitors from all over the country. Exhibiting the finest of roses, it also has lots of competitions, cultural events and other celebrations. Stalls, decorations and upbeat music dominate the garden during the festival and it becomes a spectacle in its own. However, the primary attraction here are the endearing roses here which are in full bloom due to the season.
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