Attractions in Chandigarh, India (46)
Dr. Zakir Hussain National Rose Garden
2 Recommendations: 2 Favorable,
This is a beautiful and peaceful garden to spend a day in peace and harmony with nature. The garden has been named to honour the memory of Late Dr. Zakir Hussain who was President of India. The garden is well laid out over a large area of approximately 28 acres. They have in excess of 1500 varieties of roses from all parts of India and the world. The Annual Festival of gardens is held here every year during Feb/March. This event is listed in the national calendar of fairs and festivals. The garden is at its best and full of colour and the scent of blooming roses. One of the must spend time places in The City Beautiful!
Reviewed by CHANDIGARH The City Beautiful
Updated 536 days ago
Rock Garden
2 Recommendations: 2 Favorable,
The ROCK garden in Chandigarh is a unique artificial construct. Made by Nek Chand, a supervisor with the Chandigarh buildings and roadways authority during the 1950's through 60's to the 70's. Nek Chand started picking up discarded construction item from all the building sites that he saw overseeing and started constructing figures in an out of the way part of the city zone for his own pleasure. Over time he amassed a huge collection which he then started arranging in lots and scenically according to his own sense of aesthetics. The result - The Rock Garden. Acclaimed world wide and now a heritage item. Nek Chand is a much in demand man now. You cannot miss the Rock garden even if just passing through Chandigarh. MUST VISIT! :-)
Reviewed by CHANDIGARH The City Beautiful
Updated 637 days ago
Shiv Mishthan Bhandar
2 Recommendations: 2 Favorable,
Shiv Misthan Bhandar in Sector 18 C is the place you want to go to when you want a quick takeaway of delicious Indian ready to eat stuff. Their Kachoris, Samosas, and other eats are prepared hygienically, tasty and spicy! They have a great collection of sweets, my favourites are the Kaju (cashew) preparations. They have this wicked drink which they put together! It is soooo tasty and full of calories and stuff! Positively sinful! I love it!
Reviewed by CHANDIGARH The City Beautiful
Updated 646 days ago
Hot Millions Salad Bar & Restaurant
2 Recommendations: 2 Favorable,
Hot Millions Salad Bar is located in the main marketing place having easy connectivity with all parts of the city. An excellent place to dine with family and friends in a cozy environment. Good tasty food comes at a reasonable price. Both buffet and la-carte options are available to chose from.
Reviewed by TARANJIT SINGH
Updated 692 days ago
Chandigarh
2 Recommendations: 2 Favorable,
Chandigarh is the best-planned city in India, with architecture which is world-renowned, and a quality of life, which is unparalleled. As the capital of the states of Punjab and Haryana, and the Union Territory of Chandigarh it is a prestigious city. The face of modern India, Chandigarh, is the manifestation of a dream that Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru envisaged and Le Corbusier executed. Serenity and a city are two diametrically opposite concepts, which however, get belied in the 'City Beautiful'. Chandigarh is a rare epitome of modernization co-existing with nature's preservation. It is here that the trees and plants are as much a part of the construction plans as the buildings and the roads. India’s first planned city, is a rich, prosperous, spic and span, green city rightly called “ THE CITY BEAUTIFUL ”.
Reviewed by Praveen Agarwal
Updated 694 days ago
Kyi Monastery
2 Recommendations: 2 Favorable,
Kye (Ki) Monastery in Spiti valley is another magnificient monument in Himachal Pradesh. The structure is so huge, that it looks more like a fort, than a monastery. The construction of this monastery does not look very orderly, rather it seems that in successive time, many temples have been added on top of the existing one. It has been a major centre of Buddhist learning and pilgimage. Kye houses beautiful scriptures and paintings of Budha and other gods and goddesses. The monastery is also a centre for religious teachings to Lamas (the Tibetan Monks). One can find Lamas practice, dance, sing and play on pipes and horns. It has a cloocetion of ancient murals and books of high aesthetic value. This monastery is a perfect example of the monastic architecture. Kye monastery was attacked by the Mongols during 17th century, and suffered 3 more attacks in 19th century. The successive trails of destruction and patch-up jobs have resulted in a haphazard growth of box-like structures, and thus complex now resembles a defensive fort.
Reviewed by Suez Akram
Updated 696 days ago
Tabo, Himachal pradesh, India
2 Recommendations: 2 Favorable,
163 km from Kalpa and 27 km from Sando the ancient village, Tabo is situated on the left bank of river Spiti. Flanked on either side by hills, it is one of the most important Buddhist monasteries regarded by many as only next to the Tholing Gompa in Tibet. It is also known as the Ajanta of the Himalayas. Tabo is the largest monastic complex of Spiti which has since been declared a protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India. A small peaceful place, best visited walking slowly around the monastery. There are also caves in teh mountains as one comes out from the street of the monastery towards the main road, they can be seen. Contact the ASI staff at the Main Monastery for teh keys to the caves that have very old paintings in them...
Reviewed by Suez Akram
Updated 696 days ago
Kamru
2 Recommendations: 2 Favorable,
Located at an altitude of 2600 m, the Kamru Fort is just 2 km away from the Solan valley and 229 km away from Shimla. Right at the entrance of the Kamru, a magnificent image of Lord Buddha is installed. From there, a series of gates through the villages reach upto the fort. The fort, which looks like a tower, has a beautiful wooden balcony. Moreover, there is also an image of Kamkhya (Kamakshi) Devi placed on the third floor. The deity is supposed to be brought all the way from Assam. A 15th century temple dedicated to Lord Badrinath is also a highlight of the fort. This temple becomes a venue for the triennial festival when the image of Lord Badrinath is carried to Gangotri, the place where the sacred river Ganga originates Located at an altitude of 2600 m, the Kamru Fort is just 2 km away from the Solan valley and 229 km away from Shimla. Right at the entrance of the Kamru, a magnificent image of Lord Buddha is installed. From there, a series of gates through the villages reach upto the fort. The fort, which looks like a tower, has a beautiful.
Reviewed by Suez Akram
Updated 696 days ago
Sector 17, Chandigarh
2 Recommendations: 2 Favorable,
Shopping in Chandigarh is more of an urban experience, sans the traffic problems of big cities.With major brand stores, and a central location, sector -17 shopping complex forms the hub of the shopping activity in the City. Sector -17 provides you with huge selection for clothes, shoes, electronics, sports goods,books and anything an avid shopper seeks
Reviewed by Abhinav
Updated 835 days ago
Tagore Theatre
2 Recommendations: 2 Favorable,
the place is the cultural centre or hub of chandigarh... artist from all over the country and even international ones come here to perform...amateur artists are also encouraged to showcase their talents...shopping centres are also nearby....very vibrant place!
Reviewed by Abhinav
Updated 786 days ago
