5 Things To Do In Chandigarh - Realinfo

Capital of Punjab and Haryana, the city beautiful, Chandigarh is one of the most well-planned cities in India. Chandigarh is bordered by the state of Punjab to the north, the west and the south, and by the state of Haryana to the east. It is internationally known for its architecture.

It has been designed by Swiss-French architecture, Le Corbusier. An article published by BBC in 2015 in which, Chandigarh was named as one of the few most planned cities in the world.

Here are the places to visit & things to do while visiting Chandigarh:

1. Sukhna Lake

Sukhna Lake, a rainfed Lake is located at the foothills of the Himalayas (Shivalik Hills). Being the most visited tourist place in the city, It has many fun activities to do. One can enjoy boating in the most serene place. You will see a lot of people visiting in the morning & the evening for the walk, and nature lovers mingle with their children on roller skates. Sukhna is home to many migratory birds like Siberian duck, storks, and cranes, during the winter months.

It is the most beautiful & tranquil place to visit during your next visit to the city beautiful.

2. Second, on the list is Rock Garden

Right adjacent to Sukhna Lake, you can visit the sculpture garden, Rock Garden. It is a result of someone's hobby which later turned into a public attraction. It is also known as a Nek Chand's Rock Garden after its owner's name Nek Chand Saini. Here you can enjoy man-made waterfalls and many other sculptures that have been made of scrap & other waste items like broken glass, bottles, tiles, ceramics, bangles, electrical waste & much more.

This garden is a must-visit place. It is visited by 5,000 people daily.

3. Elante Mall

It is the biggest mall in the city & is on the 3rd place on our top list. It is the second-largest mall in north India and the seventh-largest in India. It covers 20 acres of the area. It hosts many Indian and international brands. You can shop almost everything in your routine use from this mall. It has 4 floors, bottom 3 are for shopping retail items & the top floor is a food court where you can enjoy India, Italian, American & many other cuisines.

You should shop something from here while visiting Chandigarh.

4. Rose Garden

Rose Garden, also known as Zakir Hussain Rose Garden was created in 1967. It covers 30 acres of the land making it the largest garden in Asia.

Want a break from your hectic schedule, It is the best place for you. This garden doesn't only have exotic roses but also have many plants with medicinal properties. Some of the medicinal plants that can be spotted here are bel, Behera, Harar, camphor, and yellow Gulmohar.

Always take time to visit this place for your mind nourishment.

5. Night Clubs in Sector 26

If you're a party freak, this is a place for you. There are many popular & famous night clubs of the city in Sector 26, you should visit. Some of them are The Brew Estate, Satva, Purple Frog, Ministry of Bar Exchange.

It is the perfect nightspot to hang out with your favorite buddies.