Attractions & Places

to Visit in Chandigarh

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It is hard not to be awed by this massive park of sculptures, which is just one man’s labour of love. Government official Nek Chand painstakingly and in secret, created over two thousand figures of dancing girls, animals and musicians from recyclables. The entire collection was put together and declared a public park in 1976. If you are an art lover and looking for places to visit in Chandigarh, look no further.

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Also known as Yadavindra Gardens, the Pinjore Gardens are an example of the stunning Mughal style of garden design. These beautiful gardens were built by Nawab Fidai Khan in the 17th century and are laid out as seven terraces with many fairy-tale palaces.

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Add royal flair to your wardrobe with these forever favourite closed leather slip-ons, usually pointed and intricately embroidered. Available for all genders, they are typically worn with Indian outfits but will add a distinctive touch to any ensemble.

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Phulkari is distinctive of Chandigarh and it is hard to come away without picking up this beautiful fabric embroidered with vivid threads. Phulkari translates to ‘flower work’ and is done by working thread from the middle of the fabric outwards. Art connoisseurs looking for things to do in Chandigarh will be delighted by these stunning fabrics.

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A world of hidden treasures from the past awaits you at this museum. Expect everything from prehistoric dinosaur fossils and 2nd-century Greco-Buddhist Gandhara sculptures to portraits of Indian freedom fighters and 20th-century modern art. Lovers of culture looking for things to do in Chandigarh will easily spend hours at this museum.

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Register with the local tourism office to go on an easy circuit that allows you to absorb the sights and sounds of this beautiful city. End at the towering 26-metre Open Hand installation, the perfect symbol of the city’s commitment to being ’open to give and open to receive.’

Description :

It is hard not to be awed by this massive park of sculptures, which is just one man’s labour of love. Government official Nek Chand painstakingly and in secret, created over two thousand figures of dancing girls, animals and musicians from recyclables. The entire collection was put together and declared a public park in 1976. If you are an art lover and looking for places to visit in Chandigarh, look no further.

Description :

Also known as Yadavindra Gardens, the Pinjore Gardens are an example of the stunning Mughal style of garden design. These beautiful gardens were built by Nawab Fidai Khan in the 17th century and are laid out as seven terraces with many fairy-tale palaces.

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Give the family and friends at home a taste of Chandigarh with pinni, a wheat-flour or gram-flour dessert that keeps for over a month, and matri, a deep-fried savoury treat that will make an excellent bar snack and bring back fond memories of the city with every bite.