Chandigarh
is the first planned city of post-independence India and is capital of both
Punjab and Haryana state. This magnificent place is situated at the foothills
of the Shivalik range of the Himalayas and is “The City Beautiful”. The city
because of its extremely urban planning and low crime rate remains a preferred
tourist attraction for national as well as international tourists. Here we are
giving you a list of the 7 best places that you must visit in Chandigarh.
1. Rock
Garden
This
sculpture garden is a must-visit place in Chandigarh. Its founder is Nek Chand
and that’s why also known as Nek Chand’s Rock Garden. The garden features
numerous interlinked boardwalks that run along the waterfalls of the Sukhna
Lake and is landscaped with the ceramic and sculptures of animals, dancers as
well as musicians. Moreover, it is located in Sector 1, Chandigarh.
2.
Elante Mall
Elante
Mall is a very popular shopping mall in Chandigarh situated in the Industrial
Area, Phase 1. This is the third-largest Shopping Mall in India and is spread
over 20 acres of area. The ambiance and décor of the mall is very mesmerizing.
Here you will find the various international and national brands such as
Westside, Big Bazaar, Calvin Klein, Hackett
London, Zara, Tommy Hilfiger, Harley Davidson, Shoppers Stop, Being Human and many
more.
3. Rose
Garden
This
beautiful garden is also known as Zakir Hussain Rose Garden which is spread
over the 30 acres in Sector 16 B, Chandigarh. This garden is the biggest
botanical garden in Asia which is especially dedicated to roses. Zakir Hussain
was the former President of India and on his name, this garden is named as such.
You must visit here to see the various varieties and species of eye-catching
rose flowers.
4.
Sector 17 Market
The market
of Sector 17, Chandigarh is considered as the “Pedestrian’s Paradise”. Visitors
who visit here feel really amazed to see how the place is dotted with the
charming sculptures, tree groves, and beautiful fountains. It is a perfect place
for shopping in Chandigarh and you will also find here various good restaurants
where you can try to eat.
5.
Chandi Devi Temple
Chandi
Devi Temple is famed for being a siddhi peeth and is located in the
cantonment area of Chandigarh. You would require to trek a small distance to
visit this place of pilgrimage, as cars are not permissible ahead of a certain
point. Moreover, if you visit this shrine during the festivities of
Navratri then you will feel the interest and excitement pulsating in the
atmosphere.
6.
Sukhna Lake
Sukhna
is an indivisible part of the city of Chandigarh and is located 0n Sector 1
near to Rock Garden. This lake is
a sanctuary for various exotic migratory birds such as Storks, Siberian duck
and Cranes, during months of winter. This place is perfect for morning and
evening walk. You can also enjoy boating in the lake and see the beautiful
scene of sunrise early in the morning.
7.
Museum and Art Gallery
This
huge art Gallery is situated in sector 10 of Chandigarh and is one of the most
fascinating places in Chandigarh. The museum holds the antiquities from the
Indus valley civilization to diverse paintings as well as coins from the
ancient and chronological times. The gallery also contains the fossils of
dinosaur which were excavated in the area.
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