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ROCK GARDEN
Chandigarh has the distinction of having world acclaimed Rock
Garden. It consists of art objects made from industrial and
urban waste. It is the first one of its kind in the World.
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ROCK GARDEN
No description of Chandigarh city can be complete without
a mention of its most celebrated creations-the Rock Garden.
Spread over 12 acres of wooded land near the Capitol Complex
the Rock Garden of Chandigarh is the creation of a humble
road inspector called Nek Chand. The urban waste material
turned into creative patterns and textures, mute rocks
turned into art objects attract tourists to Chandigarh.
A visit to the Rock Garden is a must for all the tourists
travelling to Chandigarh.
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Sukhna Lake
Another favorite recreation spot of the nature-loving people of Chandigarh is the Sukhna Lake in Sector 1. Created by building an artificial dam on a seasonal stream, Chandigarh's Sukhna Lake is spread over a large area. A 2-km-long promenade along the lakeshore is a popular place to be visited in Chandigarh by the tourists and localities alike.
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OTHER GARDENS
Chandigarh-lives. It breathes.
Botanical Garden, Terraced Garden, Fitness Trails and
Hibiscus Garden, Garden of Fragrance |
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ARCHITECTURE
A grand success in the annals of modern architecture. |
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Festival of Gardens
The Rose Garden of Chandigarh is the venue for the three-day
Festival of Gardens, which falls in the last week of February.
The people of Chandigarh and tourists are encouraged to
take a break and take a view at the various kinds of bloomed
roses. The other attractions of the festival are classical
dances, folk dances, flower shows, crafts display and
other exhibitions and competitions.
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SPORTS FACILITIES
Chandigarh provides its residents splendid facilities for all
types of sports activities. Many international & national
level competitions are held here. There is a cricket stadium,
astro turf hockey stadium, CLTA, Golf Courses.
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Leisure Valley
Another place to tourist interest in Chandigarh is its
leisure valley, which, like a garland of gardens, ornaments
the Chandigarh city from one end to the other. The Rose
Garden of Sector 16, which with an area of 25 hectares
is one of the largest in Asia. The Rose Garden is a place
worth visiting in Chandigarh for being home to thousand
varieties of roses. Other prominent and worth visiting
parks of the Chandigarh city are the Garden of Tranquillity,
Garden of Rare Plants, Garden of Annuals, the Bougainvillea
Garden, Botanical Garden, and the Garden of Aromatic Plants.
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FORESTS & TREES
Chandigarh has 3245 hectares under forest and most of it is
hilly. On the city outskirts towards the hills is a reserve
forest, a walk through which is very enjoyable & rewarding. |
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