1.

ROCK GARDEN
The name refers to a sculpture garden located near Sukhna
Lake. The Rock garden is also known by the name Nek Chands
Rock Garden after its founder. Nek Chand was a former
government official who started cultivating this garden secretly in
his spare time. He kept it hidden from the government authorities
for 18 years, till 1975. The garden features several interlinked
causeways that run along the waterfalls of the Sukhna Lake and is
landscaped with pottery and sculptures of dancers, animals and
musicians.
 2. Rose Garden
Spread over 30 acres the Zakir Hussein Rose Garden is the
largest botanical garden in Asia that is dedicated to roses. The
garden is named after Zakir Hussein the former President of
India. Apart from roses the garden also features several verities
of medicinal herbs.
 3. Pinjore Gardens
Also known as the Yadavindra Gardens, the Pinjore
gardens were created by a Nawab under the Mughal
emperor Aurangzeb. The garden was expanded and
reconstructed by the Maharaja Yadavindra of the State of
Patiala. The garden houses several palatial structures that
display a distinct blend of the Rajasthani and Mughal styles
of architecture.
 4. International Dolls Museum
The Dolls museum of
Chandigarhcontains dolls and puppets
from over 25 different countries. The
museum was established in 1985 and is
managed by the Indian council of Child
welfare. The prime attraction of the
museum is the Indian section and the toy
train.
 5. Terraced Garden
A perfect picnic spot, the Terraced garden is spread around
an area of 10 acres and is a well maintained botanical garden
at the foothills of the Himalayan Shivalik Range. The Garden
was established in 1979 and is best visited during the evening
hours to experience the cool breeze and tranquil
environment.
 6. Le Corbusier Centre
The office was named after and used by the Swiss-French
architect Le Corbusier. Le Corbusier used the building as
his office during the time he was commissioned to plan the
city of Chandigarh. The center has now been converted into a
museum dedicated to the architect and displays the life and
times of Le Corbusier.
 7. ChattBir Zoo
Also known as the Mahendra Chaudhry Zoological Park,
the zoo houses a huge number of exotic and wild animals,
birds and reptiles. The thing to watch out for at this zoo is
the famous lion safari.
 8. Cactus Gardens
The largest succulent botanical garden in Asia, the Cactus
garden covers an area of 7 acres. The garden features more
than 3500 different species of cacti and was established in
1987. The garden attracts a huge number of tourists and
botanists each year.
 9. Museum and Art Gallery
The massive art Gallery is located in sector 10 and is one of
the most interesting places in Chandigarh.
The museum contains antiquities from the Indus valley
civilization to different paintings and coins from the ancient
and historical times. The gallery also contains the dinosaur
fossils which were excavated in the region.
 10. Mohali Cricket Stadium
The home of the IPL team Kings XI Punjab, the Mohali
cricket stadium is the seat of the Punjab Cricket
Association. The stadium was established in 1993 and took 3
years to complete. The stadium has been a venue to many
local and international matches in India and has been a
favorite venue of the cricket fans in India.
 11. Sukhna Lake
This artificial water body is a popular tourist spot, where you
can go paddle boating or simply take in the view with a stroll
along its promenade.
12.Timber Trail
13.ISKCON Chandigarh Sri Sri Radha
Madhav Temple
14.Leisure Valley
15.Le Corbusier Centre