Introduction
Chandigarh is a beautiful city in India. It is a well-planned city and full of greenery. Chandigarh is the capital city of two states i.e. Punjab and Haryana. Every year, a number of tourists visit Chandigarh to see its beauty. Although there are numerous tourist attractions in Chandigarh but I am going to talk about the “10 BEST PLACES IN CHANDIGARH TO VISIT in year 2022″.
These tourist points are visited by almost every tourist who is coming to Chandigarh. It would take two days to visit the below-mentioned famous places.
To make things easily navigable and understandable, I have designed this article (Best Places In Chandigarh to Visit) in FAQ format.
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Where Chandigarh is situated?
Chandigarh city is situated in Northern India and is the capital city of Punjab and Haryana states.
10 Best Places in Chandigarh to visit in year 2022
The 10 best places in Chandigarh to visit in year 2022 are:
- BIRD PARK CHANDIGARH
- SUKHNA LAKE
- ROCK GARDEN
- ROSE GARDEN
- ELANTE MALL
- TERRACED GARDEN
- SECTOR 17 MARKET
- CHATTBIR ZOO
- GURUDWARA NADA SAHIB
- PINJORE GARDEN
BIRD PARK CHANDIGARH
Bird Park Chandigarh is located in the Nagar Van area behind the famous Sukhna Lake of Chandigarh city in Sector 1. It is within a walking distance of around 10 minutes from Sukhna Lake.
It is set up by the UT forest and Wildlife Department on approximately six acres in November 2021. In its initial phase, it will house nearly 550 exotic birds of 48 species. This park has separate compartments for aquatic and terrestrial birds.
Entry fee for adults: 50 INR per person.
For Children: 30 INR per child
No cash payments are accepted, only online payments are accepted.
Timings for Bird Park Chandigarh are from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm and remain open for 5 days a week.
Bird Park Chandigarh remains closed on Monday and Tuesday for maintenance and resting birds.
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SUKHNA LAKE
Sukhna lake is located at the foothills of the Himalayas and is created by cascading the seasonal stream of Sukhna stream running down the Shivalik mountain ranges. The exact location is in Sector 1 of Chandigarh.
Sukhna Lake is a man-made lake that was created in 1958. It is stretched in the area of 3 Square KM. It is my best places to visit in Chandigarh.
Although, it remains open for the whole day as local residents do their morning and evening walk alongside the lake pathway. However, the timings for tourists are from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm.
It remains open for all days of the week.
There is as such no entry fee to visit this place but if you want to enjoy boating then you have to get the ticket for that.
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ROCK GARDEN CHANDIGARH
It is also known by the name of Nek Chand Saini’s Rock Garden. Nek Chand was the founder of this garden and he built this garden secretly in his spare time in 1957.
It is situated in the Sector 1 of the Chandigarh near Sukhna lake.
The thing which makes ROCK GARDEN unique is that it contains a magnificent and fabulous arrangement of rocks, broken chinaware, discarded fluorescent tubes, broken glass bangles, coal and clay material, and other household waste material. These materials create a dramatic world of soldiers, monkeys, village life, women, places, men, and temples.
The timings to visit this garden is from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm (ticket counter closed at 6:00 pm).
It remains open for all days in week.
The Entry fee is 3o INR per person.
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ROSE GARDEN CHANDIGARH
Rose garden is also known by name of Zakir Hussain Rose Garden, the former President of India. It is spread in the area of 30 acres and is the largest botanical garden in Asia that is solely dedicated for Roses.
Here you can see more than 1600 species of roses and other members of the plant kingdom.
Rose garden is located in Sector 16 in Chandigarh.
Timings for entry to this garden are from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Entry fee is 50 INR per person.
ELANTE MALL CHANDIGARH
If you are in Chandigarh and have not visited Elante Mall till then your trip to Chandigarh is incomplete. This mall is a wonderful piece of modern architecture and you could easily spend 4 to 5 hours here and have full fun and enjoyment.
It is the 7th largest shopping mall in northern India and the 10th largest in India.
Elante mall has 8 screen multiplexes of PVR cinemas.
There are total of 5 shopping floors (4 above ground and 1 basement).
Timings are from 10:00 am to 11:00 pm.
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TERRACED GARDEN CHANDIGARH
Terraced Garden is situated in Sector 33 of Chandigarh.
This garden is spread in an area of 10 acres, is lush with greenery and provides scenic views.
It has various levels and the next level is higher than its previous one. Due to this reason, it is named Terraced Garden.
Although, it remains open for the whole day as local residents do their morning and evening walks inside the garden.
It remains open for all days of the week.
Entry is free of cost.
The best time to visit this garden is from November to March as the weather remains cool and pleasant.
Moreover, if you can plan your visit for the 2nd week of December, then you can enjoy the Chrysanthemum Flower show.
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SECTOR 17 MARKET CHANDIGARH
Sector 17 market in Chandigarh is not only for those who are looking to buy something, but also for those who just want to window-shop and experience the lively bustle, especially at night.
Here, you will find a range of brands, vendors and hawkers.
This market is best for spending an evening. This market is not congested and has an ample space. Numerous restaurants and eatery outlets are there to enjoy food and drinks.
Exploring this market on foot is a piece of cake as there is hardly any vehicular traffic.
Located in front of Sector 17 local bus stand.
No entry fee.
Remains open from 9:00 am to Midnight.
CHATTBIR ZOO
Chattbir zoo, also known by the name of Mahendra Choudhary Zoological park is a zoo in Zirakpur, Chandigarh (Punjab).
This park is a habitat for a vast variety of mammals, birds, and reptiles.
Chattbir Zoo is located at a distance of 15 KM from the Chandigarh city on Zirakpur-Patiala national highway.
Timings to visit the Chattbir Zoo are from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Chattbir Zoo remains closed on every Monday and on other major National holidays such as Independence day, Republic day and Gandhi Jyanti.
Entry Ticket fee: 100 Rs/ Adult and 50 Rs/- for Child above 6 years of age
Camera ticket: 150 INR
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GURUDWARA NADA SAHIB
Gurudwara Nada Sahib is situated at a distance of 15 KM from Chandigarh city on Shimla-Kalka Highway in Panchkula District of Haryana.
It is a historical Gurudwara related with 10th Sikh Guru Gobind Singh Ji who halted here while travelling from Paonta Sahib to Anandpur Sahib after the battle of Bhangani in 1688.
This is the holy place where the people of the city go to forget about the hustle and bustle of their life and spend a few moments of peace in the lap of the divine.
The building of this Gurudwara is spectacular in its style and placed with white marble on the walls. Due to its geographical location, it gives immense peace and stability in mind when mixed with the sound of hymens from the Gurudwara.
PINJORE GARDEN
Pinjore Garden is located at a distance of 20 KM from the Chandigarh city on Shimla-Kalka National Highway. It is also famous by the name of “Yadwinder Garden”- the King who built it.
Historical garden built in the 17th century is based on the Mughal style of architecture.
It is almost a replica of Shalimar bagh, Srinagar and has seven terraces.
Timings for Pinjore Garden are from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Entry Ticket fee is 25 INR per person.
How to reach Chandigarh?
Chandigarh is well connected to other cities of India and easily accessible by various means of transport. You can reach Chandigarh by adopting any of the following means of transport:
By Air – International Airport, Chandigarh has daily flights from Delhi, the National Capital of India, and from other major cities of India. The Delhi to Chandigarh flight takes approximately 50 minutes.You may use makemytrip.com to book air tickets. You can easily book a taxi/cab/autorickshaw to anywhere in the city from the airport.
By Rail – The Chandigarh Railway Station is situated just 8 km away from the city center and is well connected to the major cities of India. You can easily book a taxi/cab/autorickshaw to anywhere in the city from the railway station. Use IXIGO app to easily book train tickets online.
By Road – Chandigarh is well connected with roads to almost all cities of Northern India and bus service is easily available from all nearby major cities like Delhi, Shimla, Amritsar and Rajasthan.
Once you’re in Chandigarh, you can easily reach anywhere by booking a taxi/cab or autorickshaw which will charge you in the range of 50 to 100 INR. You can easily book UBER or OLA online for your ride in Chandigarh.
Where to stay in Chandigarh?
Chandigarh is a well-developed city in India and it has all categories of hotels available in the area. You can easily book your stay according to your budget. You can book your stay using Booking.com which I personally use.
What is the best time to visit Chandigarh?
The best time to visit Chandigarh is from November to March as the weather remains cool and pleasant. In other months, the weather remains hot and humid which is not suitable.
Final Words about Best Places In Chandigarh to Visit
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