Chandigarh is the capital of Punjab. It is known as the “CITY OF BEAUTIFUL”. When you hear of Chandigarh what instantly comes to your mind ? Sightseeing and shopping ? Yes, you are right it is full of gardens, beautiful museums, and more of shopping.
How To Reach Chandigarh ?
By Train :- There are frequent trains from New Delhi and Mumbai.
Via Car :- From Delhi the distance is about 4.5 hours to drive along.
By Air :- From Mumbai and Delhi there are many Jet airways you can catch and can drop you in different airports like chandigarh and Amritsar.
Best places to visit in chandigarh
Sukhna Lake
Sukhna lake in chandigarh, is a reservoir which is a seasonal stream coming down from Shivalik Hills. This is a bird sanctuary for many different and migrating birds like Cranes and Siberian ducks. It is also popular for celebrating many festives mainly for Mango Festival which is held during monsoon. Visiting time is from 5.00 Am to 9.00 Pm.
2. Rock Garden
The Rock garden is famous in chandigarh as it is known as a sculpture garden. This name was suggested after the founder’s name Nek Chand’s Rock Garden. This garden is famous because the sculptures are prepared out of the waste. Rock Garden is one of the finest wonders and best place to visit within Chandigarh.
The idea behind to build this garden is from a lost kingdom. The entry fee for rock garden is 30 rs for adults and 10 rs for children. The visiting time is 9.00 am to 7.00 pm everyday. The theme that is designed is basically focused on recycling and reusing of the products.
Rock garden is located near the Sukhna lake so the waterfall is linked to this garden that cherishes the mood. This is the major tourist attraction for the public in chandigarh.
3. Doll Museum
It is a great museum as it showcases different dolls from many parts of the world. They have recreated the history of some of the heritages as well as Walt disney memories. The entry fee is nominal and the surrounding is very beautiful covered with nature.
It was the enriching experience to all of us.It feels like we are surrounded by the fairyland dolls and miniatures. The day spent well and it was an amusing place to spent the time.
4. Pinjore Garden
Pinjore Garden is best spot for the tourist attraction who wants the tranquility and peace while visiting different places. This place is famous for the captivating mountains and greenery. It is located near the Ambala city which is on the way of shimla.
This garden is renamed as Yadavindra gardens after the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh.It is a perfect place for the weekend with the family and friends. Some of the other attractions near Pinjore is site museum and the heritage train. The interior domes are also very amazing.
You can take a camel ride for site seeing. It is enthusiastic for nature lovers and my advice is to visit in the evening to cherish the beauty of the garden.You will fall in love with the nature again.
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