About Chandigarh
Chandigarh Honeymoon Packages
Chandigarh honeymoon packages are beautifully curated for you to spend some time alone and serene time with your partner in Chandigarh, also known as the “City Beautiful”. With modern industries and green trees equally nurturing the city, Chandigarh is the perfect unparalleled beauty.
Places to Visit in Chandigarh
Here are some of the best places that you can visit in Chandigarh and enjoy a memorable honeymoon:
1. Rock Garden
What’s Special: Sculptures made from recycled materials
Nearby Attractions: Open Hand Monument, Smriti Upavan, Sukhna Lake, Leisure Valley
Timings: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Transportation Options: Bus, taxi, cab, auto-rickshaw, cycle-rickshaw
The Rock Garden of Chandigarh is famous because of its beautiful sculptures and man-made interlinked waterfalls. It is very different from other similar places as all the sculptures are made from scraps or waste products like bottles, ceramic pots, glasses, bangles, etc. There is also a unique Doll museum inside the Rock Garden. The speciality of these Dolls is the fact that all of them are made from rags and waste clothes. More than 5000 people visit the Rock Garden every day.
2. Sukhna Lake
What’s Special: Water activities, relaxing spot
Nearby Attractions: Rock Garden, Elante mall, Chandigarh Rose Garden, Government Museum and Art Gallery
Timings: 5:00 am to 9:00 pm
Transportation Options: Bus, taxi, cab, auto-rickshaw, cycle-rickshaw
The Sukhna Lake is a reservoir under the foothills of the Himalayas. The roof of the dam, acts as a park for everyday joggers, as a picnic spot for families that want to enjoy the scenic beauty and some time with nature. Sukhna Lake also provides some adventurous sports like water surfing, skiing and sculling. It also serves as a sanctuary for migratory birds like Storks, Cranes and Siberian Ducks.
3. Rose Garden
What’s Special: Sculptures in scenic beauty
Nearby Attractions: Sukhna Lake, Rock Garden, Elante mall, Government Museum and Art Gallery, Leisure Valley
Timings: 6:00 am to 6:00 pm
Transportation Options: Bus, taxi, cab, auto-rickshaw, cycle-rickshaw
Also known as the Zakir Hussain Rose Garden, after the former President of India, the Rose Garden is spread over 30 acres of land and is the home to about 825 varieties of flowers and 32,500 trees. With the presence of the gigantic and misty mountains in the background, it is a spellbinding scene to experience when the flowers are in their full bloom. It is the largest garden of its type in Asia.
4. Government Museum and Art Gallery
What’s Special: Collections of sculptures, miniature paintings
Nearby Attractions: Sukhna Lake, Rock Garden, Elante mall, Leisure Valley, Open hand monument
Timings: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm (closed on Mondays)
Transportation Options: Bus, taxi, cab, auto-rickshaw, cycle-rickshaw
The museum was established in August 1947 and is very rich in its content of art crafts, paintings, and sculptures. It speaks a lot about the rich Indian history and partition. It also gives the visitors knowledge of Gandharan cultures and miniature paintings by the Pahari and Rajasthani people.
5. Chandigarh Capitol Complex
What’s Special: Wonderful architecture
Nearby Attractions: Government Museum and Art Gallery, Sukhna Lake, Rock Garden, Leisure Valley
Timings: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Transportation Options: Bus, taxi, cab, auto-rickshaw, cycle-rickshaw
The Capitol Complex of Chandigarh is a perfect example of renowned architecture. It gives the perfect view of the Shivalik mountains in the background and is declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO. It comprises the Palace of Justice, The Secretariat, The open Hand Monuments and The Shadow Tower. It is a must-visit place if you find yourself in Chandigarh.
Best Time To Visit Chandigarh
The best time to discover Chandigarh is in the winter season. During October to March, the temperature during the day stays at 20-30 degrees while at night it falls to about 1-2 degrees. Overall this is the ideal weather for sightseeing and exploring Chandigarh.
How to Reach Chandigarh?
Chandigarh, being a very important tourist destination, is well connected with all the major cities of India by Air, Road, and Rail.
By Air
Chandigarh airport is located about 12 km from the main city. It is very well connected with domestic airports by flights connecting it to Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, and Srinagar.
By Rail
The Chandigarh Railway Station is located 8 km away from the main city. It has frequent trains connecting it to Delhi. Buses, autos, and rickshaws are available at the Railway Station that connects it to the city of Chandigarh.
By Road
Chandigarh is connected with the neighboring cities excellently via National Highway 1. It has frequent buses that make the trip to the cities like Dharamshala, Delhi, Shimla, Mussoorie, Kullu, etc.
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