10 Things To Do In Chandigarh That Are Worth Your Time!

The quaint town is known to be very beautiful with rich food brimming with the goodness of everything Punjabi. It is filled with lush greenery, well maintained and has a modern touch to it. With its cosmopolitan urban planning, very low crime rate and favorable climatic conditions, the city is an attractive tourist attraction for tourists. The city has a lot to offer, from fascinating galleries to bustling nightlife to structural wonders. Chandigarh offers ample options for its tourists such as trekking with companions, cycling and traveling alone or in groups. Here are handpicked things to do in Chandigarh when around:

10 Perfectly Perfect Things to do in Chandigarh

1. Sniff into the Flora of the Rose Garden

It is the largest botanical garden in Asia. Zakir Hussain Rose Garden is spread over an area of 30 acres, which is known for its variety of roses and medicinal herbs. The cool and breezy weather with the fragrance of roses all around makes the experience very unique in itself. This place can soothe your senses in every way and is very attractive to look at; That’s why a large number of tourists visit every year.

The park displays around 825 rare and exquisite varieties of roses. Other attractions are 32,500 varieties of trees and medicinal plants. The Rose Festival is held during late February and early March with approximately 20,000 visitors from all over the country.

• Location:  Sector 16, Jan Marg
• Opening hours: All days of the week- 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM

2. Feel Blissful at Leisure Valley

Aram Valley is an important tourist attraction from the aesthetic point of view. It is a series of beautiful and unique gardens that can blow away the senses of the visitors. The stretch starts from Rajendra Park and goes 8 km long. The gardens included are rose garden, hibiscus garden, peace grove, fragrance garden, bougainvillea garden, etc.

This place is known as the ‘Lungs of the City’, as it not only adds to the beauty of the place but also helps in reducing pollution. A 3-day carnival is organized in Leisure Valley, which aims to promote the talents of elders and children.

• Location:  Near Jan Marg, Sector 10B
• Opening hours: All days of the week- 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM

3. All the Shopaholics head to Sector 17

Sector 17 Market is a strong mix of top class stores and luxurious boutiques. You can browse through clothes, shoes, electronic goods, branded things and much more. Irrespective of the occasion and celebration, this place has the perfect items for all shoppers.

• Location: Sector 17
• Opening hours: All days of the week- 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM

4. Feel Mesmerized at Iskcon Temple

ISKCON temple is all about charm and allure. It depicts the beautiful deities of Lord Krishna and Radha. Visitors are said to have experienced the presence of God and supernatural powers. Visiting a temple is a great way to attain peace of mind and relieve fatigue. Visitors are suggested to attend and participate in the aarti as it is highly soothing and calming to the mind.

• Location:  Dakshin Marg, Sector-36B
• Opening hours: All days of the week- 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM

5. Boating at Sukhna Lake

Nestled in the foothills of the Shivaliks, Sukhna Lake is beautifully set amidst breathtaking views of Chandigarh. It is a man-made lake that extends for 3 kilometers downstream from the Shivalik hills. The pristine blue waters and the calmness all around make it an ideal place that morning joggers and solitude seekers come to enjoy the fresh air.

Apart from being an idyllic location, it is home to various sports activities like boating, solar cruise, trampoline jumping etc. Many species of fish and migratory birds such as storks and Siberian ducks can be found here. This place has also been declared as a reserved National Wetland by the Government of India.

• Location:  Sector 1
• Opening hours: All days of the week- 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM

6. Visualise the Creativity at Rock Garden

This artistic space has been designed as an open-air exhibition hall with the help of industrial and urban waste. The sprawling 40-acre garden was established by Nekchand in 1957. It includes a colorful mosaic of art pieces and sculptures made from industrial and household waste. It has around 5,000 idols, making it a major attraction of the city and a must visit.

The place has different stages which showcase different establishments and adornments in them. In the first phase there are terracotta pots, tiled chambers, mirrors, broken bangles etc. The second phase has a huge waterfall and the third phase has sculptures of elephants and camels.

• Location:  Uttar Marg,Sector 1
• Opening hours: All days of the week- 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM (April- September), 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (October- March)

7. Roopkund Trek

Situated at an altitude of 5,029 meters between Nanda Ghunti and Trishul peak, this place is full of mystery. It is surrounded by mesmerizing beauty of lush green mountains and rocky glaciers, which makes it an ideal trekking trail. Human and animal skeletons found along the route of the trek are said to be around 500-600 years old.

This frozen beauty is very famous among tourists. The place serves as an ideal trekking trail if one aims for an adrenaline pumping activity. It is advised to carry warm clothes as it gets very cold at night.

8. Explore Yesteryears at Pinjore Gardens

This is a place dating back to the Mughal era in the district of Panchkula. It expands over a massive area of 100 acres and a great place to unwind with nature. The well-maintained greenery, mesmerizing water bodies, and refreshing fountains attract tourists from all over the world. It is a planned terrace garden and annual Mango Festival is held here.

Apart from being a garden, this place houses a mini zoo, a serene Japanese garden, an area dedicated to historic places. So, this place has a good mixture of activities for everyone, be it kids or adults. Post sunset the entire garden is lit up enhancing the ambiance of the place.

• Location:  Pinjaur, Panchkula
• Opening hours: All days of the week- 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM
• Entry fee: Rs. 20 for adults

9. Explore Wildlife at Chattbir Zoo

Located on Zakirpur Road, this zoo is home to mammals, reptiles, birds etc. Lion safari is a major attraction in this wild place known as Mahendra Zoological Park. One can also visit the Asiatic Lion Reserve where you can see the enigmatic Royal Bengal Tiger roaming freely in all its glory. It offers spectacular sightings of various wildlife, making it a must-have on our list.