Must-see attractions in Chandigarh

  • [UNVERIFIED CONTENT] One of the highlights of Chandigarh is the Rock Garden designed by local artist Nek Chand.

    Nek Chand Rock Garden

    Chandigarh

    Chandigarh's Rock Garden is unique: it's the surreal fantasy of the much-missed Nek Chand (1924–2015), a local transport official who, starting in 1957,…

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    Capitol Complex

    Chandigarh

    At the epicentre of Le Corbusier’s planned city are the imposing concrete High Court, Secretariat and Vidhan Sabha, shared by the states of Punjab and…

  • Government Museum & Art Gallery

    Chandigarh

    You’ll find a fine collection of artworks and treasures at this impressive state museum, including trippy paintings of the Himalaya by Russian artist…

  • Le Corbusier Centre

    Chandigarh

    One for fans of 20th-century avant-garde architecture and design, this fascinating museum displays documents, sketches and photos of Le Corbusier, along…

  • Sukhna Lake

    Chandigarh

    Fulfilling the leisure objective of Le Corbusier’s urban master plan, this landmark artificial lake is a popular rest and recreation stop for Chandigarh's…

  • Pinjore Gardens

    Chandigarh

    The beautifully restored, 17th-century Mughal-era Pinjore Gardens, on the edge of the small town of Pinjore, are built on seven levels with water features…

  • High Court

    Chandigarh

    The High Court is one of Chandigarh's most iconic buildings from the Le Corbusier era. Executed in reinforced concrete, the massive avant-garde structure…

  • High Court Museum

    Chandigarh

    On the approach road to the High Court, the small High Court Museum displays assorted judicial memorabilia including original Le Corbusier sketches, a…

  • Bhima Devi Temple

    Chandigarh

    The ruins of the 10th-century Bhima Devi Temple comprise broken pillars, statuettes and friezes (including some Khajuraho-esque erotic carvings) scattered…

  • Chandigarh Architecture Museum

    Chandigarh

    Using photos, letters, models, newspaper reports and architectural drawings, this museum tells the story of Chandigarh’s planning and development,…

  • Natural History Museum

    Chandigarh

    This place is a must-visit for those travelling with children, and has exhibits featuring fossils, model dinosaurs, exquisite hand-embroidered pictures of…

  • Secretariat

    Chandigarh

    One of the three definitive superstructures within Chandigarh's main administrative zone, the Secretariat Building is one of Le Corbusier's masterpieces…

  • Vidhan Sabha

    Chandigarh

    This architectural masterpiece by Le Corbusier is home to the state legislative assemblies of Punjab and Haryana. Tourists can only visit as part of their…

  • Bougainvillea Garden

    Chandigarh

    Home to an overwhelming population of bougainvilleas, the eponymous Bougainvillea Garden has a thought-provoking memorial to Indian soldiers killed in…

  • Rose Garden

    Chandigarh

    The most pleasant of the parks and gardens that dot Chandigarh is perhaps the Rose Garden, which contains over 1500 rose varieties.

  • Open Hand Sculpture

    Chandigarh

    The tour of the Capitol Complex includes a visit to Le Corbusier’s unmistakably mid-century Open Hand sculpture, the city’s official emblem, signifying…

  • National Gallery of Portraits

    Chandigarh

    Located behind the State Library, this government-maintained gallery is home to photos and paintings illustrating key players and events in the struggle…

  • Garden of Fragrance

    Chandigarh

    Away from the town centre, the Garden of Fragrance has sweet-scented flower varieties such as jasmine and damask rose.

  • Terraced Garden

    Chandigarh

    The Terraced Garden draws locals with its seasonal flower shows and musical fountain sessions in the evenings.

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