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6 Days in Chandigarh: A Journey of Gardens and Museums

Pankaj Kori

Pankaj Kori

3 Jan 2024

Embark on a 6-day adventure in Chandigarh, exploring the city's stunning gardens, captivating museums, and iconic landmarks. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Terraced Garden, Silvi Park, and Japanese Garden. Get up close with wildlife at Mahendra Chaudhary Zoological Park and delve into architectural wonders at Le Corbusier Centre. Discover the grandeur of Capitol Complex Tourist Center and High Court Museum. Marvel at the unique Cactus Garden and relax at Nehru Park. Uncover the rich heritage at Government Museum and Art Gallery and Indian Air Force Heritage Museum. Experience tranquility at Garden of Silence and witness the artistic brilliance of Nek Chand’s Rock Garden. Indulge your senses at Zakir Hussain Rose Garden, Garden of Fragrance, and Sukhna Lake.

Trip to Chandigarh

Day 1Gardens Galore - Terraced Garden, Silvi Park, Japanese Garden
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$0

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$ 2

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Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Terraced Garden
Tranquil terraced garden with a musical fountain, walking paths & seasonal flower festivals.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Silvi Park
Green space with a jogging track, open-air gym & multiple play areas, plus a cafe & library.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Japanese Garden
Japanese-themed park on 13 acres with gardens, pagodas & sculptures, plus eateries & water features.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 2Wildlife Encounters and Architectural Marvels - Mahendra Chaudhary Zoological Park, Le Corbusier Centre
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$4

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$ 1

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Depart from your stay 🏨

42 - 51 min

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Mahendra Chaudhary Zoological Park, Chhat Bir Zoo, Zirakpur
Expansive zoological park featuring various animals, including lions, elephants, owls & crocodiles.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$3
36 - 44 min

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Le Corbusier Centre
Once the workplace of the architect Le Corbusier, this historic building traces the city's heritage.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$1
Day 3Iconic Landmarks and Natural Beauty - Capitol Complex Tourist Center, High Court Museum, Cactus Garden, Nehru Park
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$2

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$ 2

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Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 6 min

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Capitol Complex Tourist Center
Government compound on 100 acres by architect Le Corbusier, with sculptures, guided tours & a lake.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$1
4 - 5 min

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High Court Museum
Artifacts & documents trace the regional judicial system in a Le Corbusier–designed building.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Cactus Garden
Opened in 2004, this 7-acre botanic garden offers rare & endangered cacti, greenhouses & fish ponds.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
252 - 303 min

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Nehru Park
Ample green space with walking/jogging paths, playground equipment & lawns for picnics & yoga.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 4Art and Nature - Government Museum and Art Gallery, Indian Air Force Heritage Museum, Chandigarh Botanical Garden
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$2

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$ 1

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Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 min

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Government Museum and Art Gallery
Museum complex featuring ancient & modern art, as well as architecture & natural history exhibits.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$1
7 - 9 min

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Indian Air Force Heritage Museum Chandigarh
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Chandigarh Botanical Garden
Research & leisurely walks amid medicinal herbs & cacti around a lake, plus a Japanese garden.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 5History and Serenity - Natural History Museum, Garden of Silence, Nek Chand’s Rock Garden of Chandigarh
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$3

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$ 1

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Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 14 min

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Natural History Museum
Museum with dioramas depicting early humans, dinosaur models, fossils & other geology specimens.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Garden of Silence
Outdoor meditative space with seated buddha, concentric stairways, & evening illuminations.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Nek Chand’s Rock Garden of Chandigarh
Mosaic courtyards, sculptures & paths made from old crockery in a lush garden created by Nek Chand.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$3
Day 6Gardens of Tranquility - Zakir Hussain Rose Garden, Garden of Fragrance, Sukhna Lake
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$ 1

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Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 24 min

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Zakir Hussain Rose Garden
Opened in 1967, this 30-acre botanical garden offers many rose varieties, walking paths & fountains.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Garden of Fragrance
Fragrant botanic garden with shrubs, flowers & paths, plus a shop with oils, soaps & incense.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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Sukhna Lake
Sizable reservoir featuring pedal boats & areas for jogging, plus migratory birds.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $15 In total

Activities & Food:$9
Transport:$6