City Tour
Sukhna Lake
Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh is a typical rain dependant lake and a big reservoir at the foothills of the Himalayas, known as the Shivalik hills. This lake spread over 3 sq. km. was created in 1958 by damming the Sukhna Choe, a seasonal stream making a breakthrough from the Shivalik Hills.
Rock Garden of Chandigarh
The Rock Garden also known as Late Nek Chand's Rock Garden which is named after its founder Late Nek Chand is one of the very well-sculptured gardens in Chandigarh. Lt. Nek Chand, started the making of this garden secretly in his spare time in late 50’s. Nek Chand was an incredible self-taught artist and his extraordinary achievement in building this 25 acre Rock Garden has brought him laurels not only in this city but all around the world. This Garden consists of over 2000+ self sculptured statues, man-made waterfalls and amphitheatres, which speak about their creativity themselves and surprises the visitors.
Government Museum and Art Gallery, Chandigarh
The Government Museum and Art Gallery is a gallery located in Sector 10 of the City Beautiful. Government Museum and Art Gallery was established in the year August 1947, the building is in square dimension of and was designed by world renowned french architect, Le Corbusier.
Zakir Hussain Rose Garden
Zakir Hussain Rose Garden, named after India's former president, Zakir Hussain, was created in 1967. It is a beautiful botanical garden located in Chandigarh and covers an area over 30 acres. Rose Garden consists of 50,000 rose-bushes of 1600 different species.
Sector 17 Chandigarh
Sector 17 Chandigarh is the heart of "City Beautiful". A hub to many government and non government offices and Main Buildings such as I.S.B.T Chandigarh, Court Complex, City Center 17 Plaza, KC Mall, Neelam Cinema, Restaurants, Pubs, Salons, SBI Building Local head office, Bank Square, Estate office, Licensing authority, Hotel Taj & Shivalik View and many smaller businesses in the lower and upper levels of the plaza buildings make up the internal structure of sector 17. The plaza in this sector is home to many events, flash mobs, tradeshows, and concerts.