Chandigarh is the first planned city of India and is also the capital city of Punjab and Haryana. The city is a great tourist place as it has everything from well-maintained gardens and parks to a safe nightlife and other attractive tourist places that can mesmerize you and relax you from your hectic routine. If you are planning to visit Chandigarh for sightseeing, here is a list of beautiful places in the city. Make sure that you surely visit these places during your trip to the city.
1. Rock Garden
One of the finest examples of human creation, Rock Garden has utilized nature and natural resources and has transformed rocks into work of beauty. The place is located in Sector No. 1 and offers great amusement and is perfect for relaxing and spending time with family and friends. One can enjoy photography, a picnic, and sightseeing here.
2. Zakir Husain Rose Garden
Located in Sector 16, Rose Garden is spread across 30 acres and is quite popular and among the best tourist places in Chandigarh. One can see more than 1600 species of Roses and other varieties of the plant kingdom. A mega-festival, known as the Rose Festival, is organized here every year during February or March where thousands of people come from near and far off places to admire the greenery all around with the wide variety of roses which is a treat to watch.
3. Chhatbir Zoo, Chandigarh
Also known as Mahendra Chaudhary Zoological Park, the wildlife-park is spread across a 505-acre area and has more than 1200 animals, birds, and insects representing more than 100 species which are brought from different parts of the country. The park gives you an opportunity to view many bird species like doves, common quails, falcons, bar-headed geese, and mammals like a common leopard, leopard cat, blackbuck, white buck, white tiger, Royal Bengal Tiger, Indian elephant, white elephant, and many more.
4. Government Museum and Art Gallery, Chandigarh
This multi-themed museum is one of the famous tourist places in Chandigarh which was designed by the celebrated architect Le Corbusier. The place has the finest collection of historical artifacts and art in the city that speaks of Indian history and partition and attracts lots of tourists across the world. It is located in Sector 10-C.
5. Le Corbusier Centre
Located in Sector 19B, the building is built in 2008 to mark the contribution of the famous architect Le Corbusier to Chandigarh. The center offers various photographs, paintings, and other things that depict the rich architecture related to the history of the city.
6. Sukhna Lake
The famous Sukhna Lake is one of the most attractive places in the city which is located in Sector 1. Nestled at the foothill of the Shivalik Range, the artificial lake is a must-visit place that offers various options for entertainment and relaxation like boating and yachting. The lake also has a jogging track and many sitting arrangements that surround the lake. Many migratory birds like storks, Siberian duck, and Cranes can be seen during the winter months.
The list does not end here as this is not all to see in Chandigarh, however, they are sure these most beautiful places to visit from the list. The city has a lot to offer much more which one can discover as per his personal choices and liking. If you are planning to visit Chandigarh, you can stay at The Hotel Regent which is one of the best hotels in the city with all modern amenities and facilities. All these places are in the vicinity of the hotel so you will not face any difficulty during your trip.
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