If you want to know which are the most famous tourist places in Chandigarh, then you are in the right place. Rock Garden and Sukhna Lake these two places you must visit if you are in Chandigarh.
CHANDIGARH
Chandigarh is a city, district and union territory in India that serves as the capital of the two neighboring states of Punjab and Haryana.
It was one of the early planned cities in post-independence India and is internationally known for its architecture and urban design.
ROCK GARDEN
Rock Garden of Chandigarh is a sculpture garden in Chandigarh, Punjab, India.
It is also known as Nek Chand's Rock Garden after its founder Nek Chand Saini, a government official who started the garden secretly in his spare time in 1957.
Today it is spread over an area of 40 acres (16 ha). It is completely built from industrial and home waste and discarded items.
The rock garden is situated at Uttar Marg in Sector 1, 1.5 km from Sukhna Lake if you are travelling by cab. Buses and auto-rickshaws are also easily available.
The exhibition area of Rock Garden is divided into three different phases that have different types of installations and embellishments in them. Each phase deals with a different type of installations and walking through them is a true delight. From terracotta pots, light fixtures, and even broken toilet pots, the creator - Mr. Nek Chand has truly redefined art and craft!
The Rock garden was built in the year 1957 by officer Nek Chand single-handedly in his spare time and has become a long-standing symbol of imagination and novelty in the city. Having a total of about 5,000 statues within its bounds, the Rock Garden in Chandigarh is a true example of 'Best From Waste'.
SUKHNA LAKE
One of the most beautiful man-made lakes in India, Sukhna, located in Chandigarh, is a natural paradise in a cosmopolitan hub. A popular stopover for residents and tourists alike, the lake offers several options for relaxation and entertainment.
There are facilities available for boating as well, and shikaras are the latest and the most attractive addition to the fleet. It also offers yachting facilities. A number of artists visit the lake, so if you wish, you can get your portrait made. There a number of sketches by the architect of the city Le Corbusier that have been exhibited around the lake. The surrounding promenade of the lake includes a jogging track and a number of sitting arrangements. Sunsets and sunrises are popular times and children can be seen feeding the ducks that live in the lake. The lake attracts migratory birds like the Siberian duck, storks and cranes, during the winter months.
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