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Popular Things To Do | Other Things To Do Tips | All Tips (42) The Verka Milk Factory is a great place to stop for some flavored milk when you first enter Chandigarh. This sweetened Almond flavored milk brought back memories of childhood trips to India. The only difference the milk is now served in juice-type boxes, instead of the glass milk bottles I remember. The milk still tasted great, but I missed the glass bottle. Leave a Comment
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Desighned by Le Corbusier, the famous modern architect, the administrative centre of the city is an absolute must for those who are interested in architecture.
Security was a bit strict when i visited the place, the reason we were allowed in was because we were students of architecture and we had a letter from a New Delhi University.. Still, it' s definately worth a try! Leave a Comment
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This peculiar place was built by one single guy over a period of fourty years, using recycled material. The result is stunning!! Leave a Comment Directions: Ask anyone in Chandigar how to get there. It' s a famous tourist attraction.
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Rose garden of Chandigarh, India is the largest of its kind in Asia. Named after India's former President, Zakir Hussain, this beautiful garden was set up in 1967 with the support of Chandigarh's first Chief Commissioner, late Dr M S Randhawa. Chandigarh rose garden contains more than 17,000 plants. There are nearly 1,600 varieties of roses over there. It is a spacious garden covering an area of 27 acres. Dr. Zakir rose garden not just consists of the gorgeous roses, but also trees of medicinal value. Some of the medicinal plants that can be spotted here are bel, bahera, harar, camphor and yellow gulmohar. Rose garden serves as the venue for hosting the annual festival of gardens, a major cultural event of the city
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Sukhna Lake is a beautiful lake that lies in the foothills of Shivalik range. The unique thing about Sukhna is that it is a manmade lake. It is a 3 km long lake that was created in the year 1958. It was done by damming the Sukhna Choe, which is a seasonal stream flowing down from the Shivalik hills. Sukhana Lake of Chandigarh, India has become an integral part of the city
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8 kms away from Chandigarh in Panchkula.For Flower and plant enthusiasts its a must visit...
I had never seen these many varities of cactus in one place.........it was worth spending some time at this place......you can take an auto or bus reserve auto from chandigarh and back....
Asia's largest garden
Cactus Garden near Chandigarh, India is the largest succulent botanical garden of Asia. It is located at a distance of about 8 kms from the city of gardens. Situated in the heart of the city of Panchkula, it covers a total area of 7 acres. Cactus garden is known for its rare & endangered species of Indian succulents. You can spot nearly 3500 different kinds of species over there. Chandigarh Cactus Garden was set up in the year 1987. This unique garden consists of three green houses. It has been drawing more and more crowds every year, consisting not just of tourists, but botanists also.
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An amazing mounment to the joys of immagination!! Located on the Northen bounds of the city this fatasyland is the culmination of decades work by an amazing man. Mr Nek Chand worked for the Government of Chandigarh in the early days of the city's development and had a love of creating quirky and fun sculptural pieces out of everyday junk. Over decades Chand gathered broken china, bangles, bakelite electrical connectors, clay chai pots etc..... and put together the most wonderful array of human, animal and fantasy sculputres.
Chand's fantasyland grew like to early city of Chandigarh, but about 30 years ago it was discovered and found to be on government land and was faced with the grim prospect of demolition but public uproar at the city's new found treasure kept it safe and now it is one fo the premier attractions of the city!
You could spend half the day here, wandering the pathways, past an impressive waterfall, through an archway and around the corner to a beautiful wall of coloured china, up some stairs and through a herd of migrating giraffes and then into a vale of human figures - resplendant with expressions and actions!!
Mr Chand still works there - Narinder was to organise for us to meet but our schedule was tight and missed the opportunity to meet the master!) and when we went there was a group of volunteers from England who were working on keeping the garden beautiful (on behalf of the Nek Chand Foundation!!) I did a google search and found a website too! Check it out at Nek Chand Foundation
Entry is Rs. 5 for adults or Rs. 3 for children. Leave a Comment Directions: Just north of sector 4 - turn off Uttar Marg.
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As i already mentioned wall in this garden are made from all kind of different things, this was some electrical stuff.
Dont you think this looks really nice?! Leave a Comment
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I was really surprised about so many plants in Chandigarh, cos i have never imagined to see all this beauty in so hot climate. Leave a Comment
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Of course, one of the main things you have to see in Chandigarh is Rock garden. I would say that it reminded me of Gaudy park in Barcelona, there was some similar things in all this.
But if about Chandigarh, then idea of the park cames from some policeman, who generated idea to use household waste to make some art.
I cannot tell you how big is the garden exactly, but it is quiet big. There u can see walls made from pieces of broken dishes, cups, sinks and even different electronic equipment.
My favorite was animals and people figures which were made from broken bangles. Quiet good idea! Leave a Comment
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