Places To Visit In Chandigarh
State rank: 6 out of 6 Places To Visit In Union Territory
Here are the top 37 tourist attractions to see in Chandigarh:
1. Rose Garden
1 kms
from city center
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Places To Visit in Chandigarh
Rose garden, located at 16 sector of Chandigarh is a place to relax amid the nature at its best. The garden is packed with some exquisite variety of flowers making it quite popular among tourists and nature enthusiasts.
2. Rock Garden
4 kms
from city center
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2 out of 37
Places To Visit in Chandigarh
A symbol of imagination and novelty, this one is of its kind of garden spread across an area of 64 acres. The Rock Garden has been designed as an open air exhibition hall using urban and industrial wastes by Nek Chand, a former Road Inspector in Chandigarh.
3. Roopkund Trek
288 kms
from city center
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3 out of 37
Places To Visit in Chandigarh
Perched at an elevation of 5,029 m above the sea level in the lap of Trishul Peak and Nanda Ghunti is a place full of mystery, Roopkund. Also called as ‘Mystery Lake’, the place is synonymous to its name owing to the discovery of human skeletons and horses remains from Paleolithic age at this very p...
4. Sukhna Lake
4 kms
from city center
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4 out of 37
Places To Visit in Chandigarh
Nestled at the foothills of Shivaliks, Sukhna Lake is a beautiful lake set amid the picturesque surroundings. Quite popular amid the locals and visitors, the place is a perfect destination for solitude seekers.
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5. Pinjore Gardens
14 kms
from city center
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5 out of 37
Places To Visit in Chandigarh
Spread over a massive area of 100 acres and also known as Yadvinder Garden, Pinjore Garden is a spectacle to behold.
6. Government Museum and Art Gallery
2 kms
from city center
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6 out of 37
Places To Visit in Chandigarh
The Government Museum and Art Gallery is a natural history museum and an art gallery in Chandigarh. Established in August of 1947, the building was designed by the very noted architect, Le Corbusier. The building is typically is square of 165x165 feet. The following sections are present at the insti...
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7. Shanti Kunj
1 kms
from city center
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7 out of 37
Places To Visit in Chandigarh
Set between the Cricket Stadium and the Rose Garden in Sector 16, Shanti Kunj is a garden fed by a natural stream that divides it into five blooming islands.
8. The Capitol
4 kms
from city center
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Places To Visit in Chandigarh
Housing the Legislative Assembly, the Secretariat, the High Court and the Capitol designed by Le Corbusier is another architectural marvel composed of twofold cover, which appears like an overturned umbrella.
9. Fun City
7 kms
from city center
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Places To Visit in Chandigarh
Located on an expanse of 43 acres, this water amusement park in Ramgarh is the biggest in North India. It boasts of one activity pool, three landing pools and a wave pool, a cluster of water slides of various shapes and sizes, which makes for a delightful ride for the water lovers.
10. Terraced Garden
2 kms
from city center
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10 out of 37
Places To Visit in Chandigarh
Illuminated musical fountain and the well planned orchard makes this 10 acre spread in Sector 33 an ideal picnic spot. The annual Chrysanthemum show in December is a major attraction here.
11. Thunder Zone
13 kms
from city center
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11 out of 37
Places To Visit in Chandigarh
Another fantasy park in the hub of the city, Thunderzone offers extensive range of exciting rides like Swinging Chairs, Octopus, Cater Pillar, Mono Junction, Columbus, Sun N Moon, Striking Cars, Baby Train, Splash, COBF Music Bob, and Wet Park.
12. International Dolls Museum
1 kms
from city center
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12 out of 37
Places To Visit in Chandigarh
Founded in the year 1985 by the Indian Council of Child Welfare, the museum contains a wide collection of fascinating dolls and marionettes brought from countries like Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, Spain, Korea, and Russia that stand beside the huge Indian collection.
13. Botanical Garden
5 kms
from city center
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13 out of 37
Places To Visit in Chandigarh
Comprising of two gardens, the botanical gardens spread over Chandigarh and is adorned by a huge variety of systematically arranged plant species that are both exotic and evergreen.
14. Bougainvillea Garden
3 kms
from city center
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14 out of 37
Places To Visit in Chandigarh
With fifty varieties of bougainvillea on display, this garden established in 1976 is spread over 20 acres.
15. Nangal Wetlands
82 kms
from city center
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15 out of 37
Places To Visit in Chandigarh
Nangal is a beautiful small town situated at a distance of 100km from Chandigarh in Punjab. The wetland is bounded by Sutlej River, canals and magnificent hills.
16. Garden of Fragrance
2 kms
from city center
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16 out of 37
Places To Visit in Chandigarh
Garden of Fragrance as the name suggests is famous for its fragrant plants such as Mehndi, Haar Shingar, Raat ki Rani, Motia, Champa, demask rose and varieties of jasmine. The park with beautiful landscape also offers a delightful walk for its visitors.
17. Leisure Valley
2 kms
from city center
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17 out of 37
Places To Visit in Chandigarh
Wound with a bouquet of gardens beginning from Sector 1, through Sector 23 to Sector 3, the leisure valley is best known for the Chandigarh carnival.
18. Children Traffic Park
2 kms
from city center
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18 out of 37
Places To Visit in Chandigarh
Replete with real-life road scenarios, the Children Traffic Park in Sector 23A has extensive traffic control mechanisms such as road bents, inclines and declines, overpass, underpass, parallel parking area, blind alley, and uncontrolled intersections, T-Intersections, Stop Signs and Blinkers.
19. Hibicus Garden
2 kms
from city center
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19 out of 37
Places To Visit in Chandigarh
Founded in 1996, Hibiscus Garden houses over 40 varieties of Hibiscus shrubs over an 8 acre expanse. It is located in Sector 36.
20. Forest Reserves
5 kms
from city center
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20 out of 37
Places To Visit in Chandigarh
Spread over 3245 hectares, the forest reserve of Nepali and Kansal is pregnant with floral and wild life, many of which have been declared as endangered.
21. Topiary Park
2 kms
from city center
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21 out of 37
Places To Visit in Chandigarh
A children's park with excellent playing facilities, Topiary Park in Sector 35 is a favourite amongst the little ones.
22. Punjab Kala Kendra
2 kms
from city center
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22 out of 37
Places To Visit in Chandigarh
Located in Sector-16, this academy has an astounding compilation of modern art and also conducts exhibitions on various subjects to support budding artists.
23. Museum of the Evolution of Life
2 kms
from city center
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23 out of 37
Places To Visit in Chandigarh
Showcasing the evolutionary roadmap of human lives, this museum has galleries on Astronomy, Archaeology, Pre-historic and Geology presented with scientific and technical display and complete with reference libraries.
24. Fitness Trails
5 kms
from city center
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24 out of 37
Places To Visit in Chandigarh
Covering an area of 94 acres, the Fitness Trails in Sector-10 has 50 acres dedicated to flowering plants in a multicolored bloom, and the other 44 acres is dotted with sculptures by various artists and a trail for people to jog on.
25. National Gallery of Portraits
2 kms
from city center
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25 out of 37
Places To Visit in Chandigarh
Chronicling the Independence era, this museum houses the portraits, recorded voices of the great leaders of India and rare documents in connection with the freedom struggle.
26. ISKCON Chandigarh
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Places To Visit in Chandigarh
ISKCON Temple is located in Sector 36B, Dakshin Marg in Chandigarh. The shrine is one of the several of the chain temples spread all over the country and across the world. The temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna and Radha; and is visited by thousands of devotees all through the year. The shrine reve...
27. Elante Mall
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27 out of 37
Places To Visit in Chandigarh
Elante Mall is the second largest mall of Chandigarh situated in Industrial Area Phase 1. Sprawling over a vast 20 acres of land, the mall is facilitated with new age technologies in the retail space area, the parking and the PVRs. It boasts of a massive food court lined with umpteen eateries, an en...
28. Le Corbusier Centre
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Places To Visit in Chandigarh
Le Corbusier Centre is a popular heritage spot in the city of Chandigarh, situated at Sector 19B and dedicated to the ancient architect of the city- Le Corbusier who was a Swiss- French architect and originally designed the city almost six decades ago. The building houses the legacy, research, study...
29. Japanese Garden
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Places To Visit in Chandigarh
Located in Sector 31A in Chandigarh, Japanese Garden is a well-groomed, beautifully maintained park which houses a park, water bodies, pagoda towers, waterfalls, meditation centres, buddha idol and several other structures. The park has two phases interconnected by an underground tunnel which is ado...
30. Open Hand Monument
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Places To Visit in Chandigarh
Open Hand Monument is an amazing work of art located at the Capitol Complex in Chandigarh city. The monument is an open hand symbol for the Government of Chandigarh, designed by the famous architect Le Corbusier, which means "the hand to give and the hand to take; peace and prosperity, and the unity...
31. Sector 17 Market
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Places To Visit in Chandigarh
Sector 17 Market is the most popular of the city. Replete with several big brand stores, international outlets, food chains and eateries, the market is popular both among the youngsters and the adults. From kids wear to fashion apparels to bridal stores and the like, the market has got something for...
32. Butterfly Park
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Places To Visit in Chandigarh
Located in Sector 26, Chandigarh, Butterfly Park is a popular park in the city. The garden is well maintained with beautiful landscaping and houses a total of 35 species of butterflies and more. The park has been designed to facilitate an ideal environment for the breeding of butterflies. For the sa...
33. Chattbir Zoo
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Places To Visit in Chandigarh
Chattbir Zoo, also known as Mahendra Choudhary Zoological Park is a zoological park in Zikarpur near Chandigarh. The park is home to a vast variety of animals, birds and reptiles. Sprawling over an expansive 202 acres of land, the zoo offers an open enclosure to the animals to retain their natural h...
34. Garden of Silence
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Places To Visit in Chandigarh
Situated in Bhagwanpura, Chandigarh, Garden of Silence is a meditative space which house a massive idol of Buddha. The garden swears by its name and it offers a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere for meditation amidst lush green surroundings with a beautiful view of the Shivalik Ranges in the backdrop...
35. Mohali Cricket Stadium
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Places To Visit in Chandigarh
Officially known as the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali Cricket Stadium is an enormous stadium in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Chandigarh. The stadium boasts of a capacity of 26950 spectators and is home to the Punjab cricket team - Kings XI Punjab. The stadium was inaugurated in...
36. Musical Fountain Show Sector 17
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Places To Visit in Chandigarh
Musical Fountain Show is held at Sector 17 in Chandigarh and is a popular place of recreation and sightseeing. The show is held in the evening hours and is a wonderful display of water fountains dancing to a rhythmic livid music. The place is thronged by locals and tourists alike to visit the show.
37. Cactus Garden
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Places To Visit in Chandigarh
Spread over a vast area of 7 acres, Cactus Garden is situated in Panchkula, Sector 5 in the city of Chandigarh. The garden is also known as National Cactus and Succulent Botanical Garden and Research Centre and was established to preserve and protect the dying species of cactus. Currently, the garde...