About
India's most planned and cleanest city, designed by Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier post-independence. The Capitol Complex (UNESCO), Nek Chand's extraordinary Rock Garden (made entirely from industrial waste), Sukhna Lake, and Rose Garden are iconic.
Must-see highlights
Nek Chand Rock Garden (outsider art marvel)
Sukhna Lake morning walk & rowing
Capitol Complex (Le Corbusier, UNESCO)
Zakir Hussain Rose Garden (Asia's largest)
Sector 17 Plaza shopping
Pinjore Yadvindra Gardens Mughal (20km)
Government Museum & Art Gallery
International Dolls Museum
Elante Mall & entertainment strip
Morni Hills day trip (45km)
Kasauli hill station (60km)
Chandigarh Architecture Museum
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Chandigarh 8km · Chandigarh International Airport 11km
Nearby attractions
Rock GardenSukhna LakeRose GardenCapitol Complex (UNESCO)Elante MallPinjore Gardens (22km)
How to get here
Delhi → Chandigarh
train · 3h
₹250
approx.
Delhi → Chandigarh
bus · 4h
₹300
approx.
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October – March
Nearest Transport
Chandigarh8 km
Chandigarh International Airport11 km
Stay Options
budget₹700/night
mid₹2,000/night
luxury₹6,000/night
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