Chandigarh Tourism & Travel Guide - Know Before you Go!

Chandigarh Overview

Literally translating to " he Fort of Chandi”, Chandigarh is a union territory and a city that serves as the capital of two states of India, Haryana and Punjab. Probably the most interesting place of visit in the city is the Rock Garden - the outcome of stupendous imagination and novelty. Full of sculptures and statues made of china ware, broken glass bangles, fluorescent tubes, clay, coal and various other discarded objects, this one-of-a-kind park, situated between the other tourist spots Capitol Complex and the Sukhna Lake, is sure to awe all visitors. The Capitol Complex, being the epitome of architectural grandeur is a must-see for travellers to Chandigarh. Then there is the Sukhna Lake, a manmade lake situated at the base of the Shivalik range stretching along 3 kilometres, which happens to be a famous picnic spot. Only in Chandigarh will you behold the largest rose garden (spread across 17 acres) in Asia. The Zakir Rose Garden exhibits over 1,600 species of roses and is a hub of others species that have enormous medicinal value. Other than the above mentioned major tourist attractions there are also a bunch of other destinations frequented by tourists. The International Dolls Museum, which houses a huge array of dolls under a single roof, is worth a visit. There are also a handful of other beautiful gardens in the heart of Chandigarh, like the Terraced Garden, Pinjore Gardens, Fitness Trails, Bougainvillea Garden and the famous Botanical Garden. For a guaranteed day of fun and entertainment, amusement parks like FunCity and Thunderzone are the popular both with tourists as well as the residents of Chandigarh.