Where to visit

Where to visit in Chandigarh?

Chandigarh, India

Quick answer

Chandigarh is a modern union territory serving as the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana. Planned by the famous French architect Le Corbusier, it is widely celebrated for its neat grid-like sectors, extensive green belts, and clean urban environment.

Chandigarh is a modern union territory serving as the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana. Planned by the famous French architect Le Corbusier,...

Shortlist

A compact starting point, kept useful for real travelers.

01

Explore Rock Garden

2 hours | Easy | Entry fee per adult

02

Boating on Sukhna Lake

1 hour | Easy | Free lake entry; boating ticket additional

03

Zakir Hussain Rose Garden

Asia's largest rose garden, showcasing over 1,600 species of roses across 30 acres of lawns. | 3 km

04

Capitol Complex

Le Corbusier's UNESCO World Heritage masterpiece, featuring the Open Hand Monument and High Court. | 4 km

05

Sukhna Lake sunset

Photo spot listed in the Chandigarh destination record.

06

Recycled art sculptures at Rock Garden

Photo spot listed in the Chandigarh destination record.

07

The open hand monument at Capitol Complex

Photo spot listed in the Chandigarh destination record.

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Good first tap

Stroll through the recycled art sculptures at Rock Garden, enjoy peaceful boating on Sukhna Lake, and marvel at the Capitol Complex UNESCO heritage architecture.

Best time

October to March

How to reach

Chandigarh has excellent highway connectivity from Delhi via NH-44 and NH-152. Road travel is fast and smooth.

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