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Official Conference Hotel : Mercure
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Airport
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Places To Visit
Nek Chand’s Rock Garden, Chandigarh
No trip to Chandigarh is ever complete without a visit to the renowned Rock Garden. Whether you are in the city with family and friends or on business, take some time out and make your way to this unique place. It’s a sculpture garden, where you can see tens of gorgeous figurines made of nothing but rock and stuff that we call ‘waste’. Every corner of this garden is a piece of art, and whether you are an art aficionado or not, this place will turn you into one by the time you leave the site.
Sukhna Lake, Chandigarh
Speak of lakes in Chandigarh for couples and Sukhna Lake is the first name that comes to mind. It is often described as “one of the most beautiful manmade lakes in India,” and you would agree with the statement if you have had the pleasure of capturing it with your own eyes. The picturesque waterbody has been one of the most sought-after points of interest in Chandigarh ever since it was built in the year 1958. If you get the chance, then head over to Sukhna Lake during dawn or dusk, and gaze at one of the most gorgeous sunrises or sunsets you will ever see. It is also a hub for numerous activities, and the one that appeases every visitor is boating. Yes, you can rent a boat here and sail on the sparkling waters.
Zakir Hussain Rose Garden, Chandigarh
Zakir Hussain Rose Garden, Chandigarh Rose Garden or simply Rose Garden, you may call it whatever you want, but it is always going to be that same enchanting place that takes your senses on a heavenly ride. Located in the Sector 16 area, it sprawls across 30 acres and gives you a chance to see more than 1600 species of roses and other members of the plant kingdom. Every year, during the month of February or March, when spring has already or is preparing to take over the region, a huge celebration, called the Rose Festival, takes place here. During this event, thousands of people from near and far make their way to Chandigarh to admire the wide variety of roses showcased.
Chhatbir Zoo, Chandigarh
Wildlife may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Chandigarh. However, keeping with the tradition of surprising all, the city is home to an incredible zoo, where you can come across numerous creatures of the wild. Also known as Mahendra Chaudhary Zoological Park, this 505-acre wildlife park is home to animals brought from different parts of the country. It is home to more than 1200 creatures that represent more than 100 species. Among the dozens of mammals, you can admire here are the black buck, white buck, Indian gazelle, Indian elephant, common leopard, lion, leopard cat, Royal Bengal tiger and white tiger. Besides, the park also gives you an opportunity to behold many bird species from up-close, including falcons, doves, kalij pheasants, bar-headed geese and common quails.
International Dolls Museum, Chandigarh
If you are tired of exploring run-of-the-mill tourist hubs in Chandigarh, then make your way to International Dolls Museums and admire something new. As the name suggests, the place is dedicated to dolls and has a vast collection of hundreds of beautiful dolls and puppets. Although it is, no doubt, a hit among kids, adults too, find this place quite fascinating. Several items in the museum’s collection have been brought from different parts of the world, such as Denmark, Germany, Russia, Korea and Spain.
Nada Sahib Gurudwara, Chandigarh
Take a short drive from your hotel in Chandigarh and arrive at Nada Sahib Gurudwara, which has been the centre of religion and spirituality in Chandigarh for a long time. This is where the people of the city go to forget about the hustle and bustle of their life and spend a few moments of peace in the lap of the divine. If not for the soothing chants that fill you with new life, visit the place for its splendid architecture, which is nothing short of breathtaking.
Elante Mall, Chandigarh
In the mood for some retail therapy? Check out the tenth largest shopping mall in India and one of the most beautiful places in Chandigarh as well. Elante Mall is a modern, state-of-the-art affair where you can easily spend a whole day shopping, browsing and relishing good food. It has a dedicated area for kids, known as Fun City, which has several games and activities. The mall also boasts countless brands, as many as eight movie screens and a massive food court that will make you want to come back time and again. If you are not too hungry, you will also come across a range of stylish cafes, where you can sit and relax with a hot or cold beverage.
Mansa Devi Temple, Chandigarh
Mansa Devi Temple in Haryana is one of the popular places to visit in Chandigarh. It is quite close to the city, located near Bilaspur village. History buffs will be interested to know that the main structure of the temple was constructed by Maharaja Gopal Singh around the 19th century. According to some legends, it is also said that, earlier, this temple was popular as the Mata Sati temple. People had so much faith in this temple that the King of Manimajra constructed a special cave for them to reach the temple every day. Apart from the temple, you will have a great time admiring the beautiful wall paintings and architecture. Although you can visit the temple anytime during the year, the best time to experience the lively fair and events here is during the Navratri festival.
Government Museum and Art Gallery, Chandigarh
The Government Museum and Art Gallery, Chandigarh is well known for its architecture and collection. The credit goes largely to Le Corbusier, the legendary designer who designed the city and its museum and to the visionary MS Randhawa, the first commissioner of Chandigarh whose belief in the importance of art and culture led him to relentlessly pursue the structure’s architectural planning and construction and simultaneously put together a priceless collection of art objects. Though the history of this museum's collection can be traced to the sculptures and miniature paintings that came from Central Museum, Lahore in 1948 but the collection was augmented immensely by MS Randhawa’s acquisition policy, so much so, that when the museum was inaugurated in 1968, its collection of antiquities and contemporary art was at par with the best in the country. The museum has been declared as a Grade I, Zone II heritage structure.
The Capitol Complex, Chandigarh
It is the largest monumental complex designed and built by Le Corbusier. He designed the three main buildings that make it up – the Palace of the Assembly, the Secretariat and the High Court of Justice – but also the furniture, the luminaries, the bas-reliefs moulded in the concrete, as well as works of art like the enamelled door of the Palace of the Assembly and a series of monumental tapestries. These three buildings are located on a pedestrian esplanade punctuated by other posthumous Corbusean creations: the Monument of the Open Hand, the Depth of Consideration, the Martyrs’ Memorial, the Tower of Shadows, the Geometrical Hill, as well as the reflecting pools of the High Court and the Assembly.
