Visit Rock Garden in Chandigarh Tour
Chandigarh, as you all must be aware is the capital of both Punjab and Haryana. This city is considered the most structured and well-developed city.
Chandigarh ranks at the top in the names of the cleanest and tidiest cities in India.
Chandigarh is one of the well-developed and well-planned city with great architecture, design and structure.
This city not only has beautiful lakes, modern and historic significance, and nightlife but also is home to various zoos and wildlife too.
Chandigarh is the perfect combination of nature and modernity which is hard to find these days.
Build with sheer perfection, this city was started towards the ladder of perfection by Swiss-French designer Le Corbusier.
Chandigarh gives a perfect destination feeling and one can enjoy with family, friends or even your someone special.
This city also serves as a business hub along with being such fascinating with its other tranches which keep you busy for at least a week for sure.
One of the not to miss places is the famous Rock Garden which was built and started as a mere hobby by Nek Chand. We will discuss this place in detail in this article.
Let us also take you through some of the most famous and intriguing destinations to go to while in Chandigarh:
| Sr.No | Place | Famous For | Location |
| 1 | Sukhna Lake | The boating and the surrounding views | Sector 1, Chandigarh |
| 2 | Mohali Cricket Stadium | The Patriotic Feeling | Phase 9, Sector 63, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Chandigarh |
| 3 | Zakir Hussain Rose Garden | The beautiful blooming flowers, trees and medicinal herbs | Sector 16, Chandigarh |
| 4 | Mahendra Choudhary Zoological Park | The wildlife and the Royal Bengal Tiger | Chhat Village, Zirakpur, Punjab |
| 5 | Terraced Garden | Vibrant Flowers and lush greenery | Sector 33, Chandigarh |
| 6 | Sector 17 Market | Shopping options and Food options | 17F, Sector 17, Chandigarh |
| 7 | Government Museum And Art Gallery | Collection of Miniature paintings, sculptures and artifacts. | 502 sector, 10C, Chandigarh |
| 8 | Garden Of Fragrance | Variety of fragrant flowers and plants | Sector 36B, Sector 36, Chandigarh |
| 9 | Le Corbusier Center | The architecture by Le Corbusier | Sector 19B Old Architect Building, Madhya Marg, Chandigarh |
| 10 | International Doll Museum | Pretty miniature Dolls | Bal Bhawan, Udyog Path, Sector 23B, Chandigarh |
These were a few places listed by us so that while you visit Chandigarh you surely do not forget to visit these and many more.
Now, let’s talk about the famous and fascinating Rock Garden which is not to miss for sure and you will agree with us for sure!
Visit Rock Garden in Chandigarh Tour
This famous Rock Garden developed from a mere hobby of Nek Chand (who was a former Inspector in Chandigarh) which now stands tall in the list of one of most famous places to visit in Chandigarh.
The entire place is wholly constructed from urban and industrial wastes that have been designed into sculptures and displayed in a massive open-air exhibition hall.
Exactly located at Uttar Marg in Sector 1, 1.5 km from Sukhna Lake, Chandigarh this place is accessible with ease by all modes of transport.
Your eyes shall beam with joy and amazement on seeing the mind-blowing installations and embellishments that get divided into three different phases
The amazing combination of terracotta pots, light fixtures, and even broken toilet pots everything is re-decorated and crafted with such beauty here.
The utter passion and hard work are the key to the creation of such an amazing idea being built on a massive 40-acre garden full of a colorful mosaic of art pieces and sculptures.
A true example of creating a Best from Waste can’t be anything except this! With a total of about 5,000 statues within its bounds, this place leaves you spellbound!
The entry fees here is Rs. 30 for adults and Rs. 10 for Kids.
History
This place was secretly being built by Nek Chand in the year 1957 near Sukhna Lake on the path of the vision of the kingdom of Sukarni.
Nek Chand would collect all the urban and industrial wastes in his spare time and would collect them on the infertile land.
Nek Chand continued this work secretly until 18 years hiding it from the eyes of the Authorities making the said work illegal yet bountiful.
The Authorities then noticed the same and also took a decision to demolish the same but then due to the public popularity that it gained the same has stayed.
Nek Chand was given the Authority to carry out the further developments in the said Garden and was also provided with laborers.
This garden now stands tall with daily 6000 plus visitors being not only from India but also from foreign countries.
Phases in the Rock Garden
Phase 1
This phase has entanglement of terracotta pots, niches, and chambers decorated with colorful broken bangles, tiles, mirrors, tube light pieces, and some toilet fixtures.
Various statues and figures of animals, humans, and birds are made out of waste materials and are placed in phase 1.
Phase 2
Phase 2 has a major crowd attraction due to a massive waterfall here.
A miniature village has been constructed here along with Amphitheatres, courtyards and intricate pathways.
This place holds various cultural events from time to time.
Phase 3
Phase 3 has majestic courtyards made of chiseled rocks consisting of the installations of camels and elephants that seem larger than life.
Conclusion
Visiting Chandigarh will leave your hearts full. This place calls for a visit at least once in your lifetime.
FAQs
Sector 17 and Sector 22 are full of markets that consist of things like gota patti suits and sarees, shoes, jewelry, phulkari dupattas and much more.
You can visit Kasauli, Chail, Shimla, Naldehra, Mussorie, Rishikesh, and Haridwar among some of the nearest places to Chandigarh.
Chandigarh is best preferred to be visited from the start of September till the Mid February.
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