Since Chandigarh is a newly developed city, it does not have many historic monuments to offer. However, the Chandigarh city boasts of several beautiful and well-maintained gardens that are a treat to the eyes. Amongst the must visit places of Chandigarh are the Rose Garden and the Rock Garden. The Capitol Complex is a must see. Tourists may stroll or enjoy boating at the Sukhna Lake of Chandigarh city.
Chandigarh capitol complex houses the seat of Government. Initially, it served as the seat only for the Govt of Punjab, but now it has the headquarters of both, the Govt of Punjab and Haryana. The credit for the awesome designing of the Capitol complex goes to Le Corbusier.
Zakir Rose Garden located in sector 16 is another popular garden of Chandigarh. This popular rose garden was named in honor of Zakir Hussain the president of India. This rose garden is the largest Rose Garden in entire Asia. This garden houses about 17,000 different species of plants including 1,600 varieties of roses....
Leisure valley in Chandigarh is just like a garland of gardens that wonderfully decorates the entire city of Chandigarh. This recreational venue of Chandigarh begins from Rajendra Park, which is located in Sector 1.This garden is popularly used by the people of all age groups for long walks, yoga and other physical fitness workout. The visitors will also come across the Bougainvillea garden in the Leisure Valley. Hundreds of colorful bougainvillea varieties can be found in this garden. Each year bougainvillea show is also organized in this venue....
The Open Hand Monument in Chandigarh which is one of the finest and significant monuments of the city is regularly visited by large number of visitors. The Open Hand Monument in Chandigarh is located in amidst of the popular Capitol Complex. This Capitol Complex houses three magnificent edifices namely the Secretariat, the High Court and the Legislative Assembly. This architecture of this building is really splendid. Open Hand Monument in Chandigarh was constructed by Le Corbusier. This finest monument in Chandigarh is situated in sector 1 in the Capitol Complex. . The Open Hand Monument in Chandigarh was designed in the form of a huge hand made from metal sheets. The monument rotates like that of a weathercock which wonderfully indicates the direction of wind to its visitors ...
The Rock Garden in Chandigarh is one the finest venue for Sightseeing in Chandigarh. This popular sculpture garden covers an area of about 64 acres. This popular garden was constructed by Nekchand using varieties of mutli colored stones. The Rock Garden has attracted thousands of visitors since it was first opened for public viewing in the year 1976. Rock garden has been established in the form of an open-air exhibition hall. The garden houses sculptures made by using a variety of different discarded waste materials like frames, mudguards, forks, handle bars, metal wires, play marbles, porcelain, auto parts, broken bangles etc. Rock garden in Chandigarh, India is a unique creation and connoisseurs come from different parts of the world to see this amazing garden....
On the South Eastern boundary of the city is the seasonal rivulet Sukhana choe . Water through it used to flow away in the rainy season. The planner of the city through their imagination, created a lake by obstructing the flow of rain water through the Sukhana Choe.A three and half km long dam was built to create a reservoir of water. Now known as Sukhna lake . People generally come here for a morning or evening walk. It consists of an eating place, children's park. It also has facility for boating and rafting for the adventure seekers. A major hit with children and grown-ups alike. Children's train attracts the children. At one end of the Lake are the premises of Lake Club. The club management takes care to provide facilities for water sports and recreational activities. Water sports has become an annual feature. The environment friendly people of Chandigarh take part in its desilting operation every year....
