Chandigarh, is located at the foothills of majestic Shivalik Ranges of outer Himalayas and is well-known as the first planned city of India which was designed by French architect “Le Corbusier”. Chandigarh is one of the Union Territories of India and joint capital of Indian states of Haryana and Punjab which is famous for its lush green gardens, clean streets, excellent drainage system, well-managed traffic system, blue lakes, green environment, pleasant climate and amazing quality of life.
Chandigarh Tour Packages, will help you to explore this beautiful city and its tourist attractions as the city is blessed with some of the rarest and magnificent gardens, alluring nature walks, mouth-watering cuisines and the peaceful surrounding which makes this place worth-visiting. Chandigarh also acts as base city for most of the hill-stations situated in Himachal Pradesh – nearest India state. People from all over the world visit this city and take a night halt to explore the serene beauty of this city before heading towards fascinating hill-stations like Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala and Dalhousie.
Chandigarh, is also popular and well-known as “Fashion capital of India” along with other metropolitan cities like Bangalore, Mumbai and Delhi which are known for their latest fashion trends. Chandigarh, is one of the perfect hideouts if you want to spend some days away from the hustle and bustle of the cities. Blessed with scenic greenery, the city offers a population free environment and upgrades the quality of life. The city has many areas for running, jogging, walking, cycling, yoga and meditation where people can work on their mental and physical health.
Custom Tours India, welcome you to India and Chandigarh to explore the beauty of this city which is well-known all over the world for its architecture, design, nature parks and latest fashion trends. Below mentioned sightseeing places are the top places to visit in Chandigarh.
Sukhna Lake is the most popular tourist attraction of this city which is popular amongst local residents as well. Sukhna Lake is a man-made lake which was established in 1958 and is spread over a sprawling area of 3 kms. The blue water lake is a popular picnic spot of the city and favorite spot for runners, joggers and paradise for photographers. Along with this, the lake is a perfect spot for bird watching as you can see some of the rarest birds along with Siberian Ducks and Cranes.
Rock Garden is the second most popular spot of the city which is spread over an area of 40 acres and is well-known as an open-air art museum which was established by Police Officer Nek Chand in the year 1957. This garden holds some of the excellent art and sculptures made up of urban and industrial wastes which are well-decorated with lush green flower beds and fountains. This garden has 5000 statues made up of terracotta pots, light fixtures, broken toilets and recycled plastic which makes it unique and the best example of art using creative minds.
Rose Garden is also known as Zakir Hussain Garden which is spread over a sprawling land of 30 acres established in the year 1967. This garden is famous as it has around 825 varieties of flowers and 32,500 types of trees and medicinal plants which are perfectly laid down along with water-channels, fountains and pathways. The best time to visit this garden is during the months of February and March as all the flowers and plants are at their best and “Rose Festival” is also celebrated during these months.
Sector 17 is one of the most popular localities and areas of the city which is famous for shopaholics as it houses some of the local and international stores of big brands, eateries, food chains, clubs and sit outs for families and friends. This is the most happening place in Chandigarh.
Another beautiful spot and garden in Chandigarh is the Japanese Garden which is well-decorated with lush green flower beds, water channels, pagoda towers, meditation centers, Buddha Idol and Japanese Paintings. The garden is one of the best places in the city to witness the glimpse of Japanese culture and rich traditions.