Nearby Attractions in Chandigarh

Nearby Attractions in Chandigarh

Chandigarh is the capital city of Punjab and Haryana and is not only a commercial center but also a tourist center. The city is full of modern architecture and exotic landscape. But historical monuments are not found here because the city was a newly built one built in 20^th century. However there are some magnificent buildings and structures such as Capitol Complex and Rock Garden that attract people.

Last Updated: 21/07/2012

• Botanical Garden

  Sector 14, Chandigarh

  Distance from Chandigarh :9 km;

  Time to Reach from Chandigarh :0h, 13 m

  There are two botanical gardens in Chandigarh and one is located in Sarangpur spreading over an area of about 110 acres and the other garden is situated between Rock Garden and the lake. These gardens serve as the weekend retreats of the local people and the source of joy for the tourists....

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• Topiary Garden

  Chandigarh

  Distance from Chandigarh :11 km;

  Time to Reach from Chandigarh :0h, 20 m

  Topiary Garden was established in the year 1987 and here you can find many creepers and bushes shaped like animals. This attracts children and they add charm to the park. Together with these attractions you can also find lots of ornamental plants at this place. It has beautifully landscaped roundabo...

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• Terraced Garden

  Sector 33, Chandigarh

  Distance from Chandigarh :4 km;

  Time to Reach from Chandigarh :0h, 7 m

  In Sector 33, there is a small valley and this valley has been converted into terraced garden. This garden was established in the year 1979 and spreads over an area of 10 acres of land. The illuminated musical fountain is the attracting feature here. Every year Chrysanthemum show is conducted at thi...

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• Fitness Trails

  Sector 10, Chandigarh

  Distance from Chandigarh :0 km;

  The Physical Fitness Trails was developed to maintain healthy body amidst the natural beauty of the land. This place is the favorite place of joggers and walkers and for doing many physical workouts. You can find the seasonal flower bearing trees in one side and the sculptures of artists on the othe...

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• The Open Hand

  Sector 1, Chandigarh

  Distance from Chandigarh :5 km;

  Time to Reach from Chandigarh :0h, 5 m

  Open hand is one of the important monuments in Chandigarh and it was planned by Le Corbusier. It was located in Sector 1 and has the form of giant hand which is about 14 meters high and 50 tons in weight. This has been built to convey the social message of peace and unity and this is said through th...

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• International Dolls Museum

  Sector 23, Chandigarh

  Distance from Chandigarh :2 km;

  Time to Reach from Chandigarh :0h, 4 m

  International Dolls Museum is one of the best museums in India that has many dolls and puppets collected from various parts of the world. This was established in the year 1985 and has the sole aim of entertaining small children. There are about 250 kinds of dolls that have been gathered from various...

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• Bamboo Valley

  Udyan Path, Sector 23, Chandigarh

  Distance from Chandigarh :2 km;

  Time to Reach from Chandigarh :0h, 3 m

  Bamboo Valley spreads over an area of 27.5 acres of land from Children Traffic Park to Government High School and this park houses more than 15 species of trees and bamboo groves. The bamboo grove has given the name to this valley. There are many rare types of bamboos grown here. There is a restaura...

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• Museum of Evolution of Life

  Sector 10, Chandigarh

  Distance from Chandigarh :3 km;

  Time to Reach from Chandigarh :0h, 4 m

  The Museum of Evolution of Life was established in 1973 and has various showcases starting from the time of Indus Valley civilization. It was opened on 13th August 1973 and has the portrayal of origin of life and extinct races of human beings. There are many art galleries in this museum with various...

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• Bougainvillea Park

  Sector 2, Chandigarh

  Distance from Chandigarh :5 km;

  Time to Reach from Chandigarh :0h, 8 m

  Bougainvillea Park covers over an area of 20 acres of land and has many varieties of Bougainvillea flowers. This park was established in the year 1976 and has about 64 varieties of Bougainvillea shrubs. There are also bowers, arches, arcades and pavilions seen here and it has creepers that covering ...

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• Child Art Gallery

  Chandigarh

  Distance from Chandigarh :5 km;

  Time to Reach from Chandigarh :0h, 9 m

  The Child Art Gallery is established for the child geniuses who want to exhibit their innovative creations. This not only displays the works but also organizes the regular art workshops for children and students. This gallery has a special zone where the special children are allowed to display their...

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