Parks and gardens in Chandigarh

Top Parks & Gardens

Chandigarh, designed by Le Corbusier, is defined by its integrated green belts and thematic landscaping. This collection spans the city's diverse botanical spaces, from the iconic Rock Garden, constructed from recycled industrial waste, to the Zakir Hussain Rose Garden, which is Asia's largest. The 8-kilometer Leisure Valley serves as a central green corridor, connecting specialized areas like the Topiary Garden and the aromatic Garden of Fragrance, showcasing the city's planned urban ecology and horticultural variety.

Top Parks & Gardens — Map

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A

Rock Garden

The Rock Garden of Chandigarh is a sculpture garden in Chandigarh, India.

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B

Japanese Park

Features Japanese-style architecture, including pagoda structures, meditation huts, stone lanterns, and bridges across water bodies.

C

Rose Garden

Also known as Zakir Hussain Rose Garden, this 30-acre space is Asia's largest rose garden, featuring over 1,600 varieties and a musical fountain.

D

Garden of Silence

A meditative space located at the end of Sukhna Lake featuring a large seated Buddha statue and concentric circular seating.

E

Garden of Fragrance

A thematic garden planted with aromatic species including Raat ki Rani, Motia, Champa, and several varieties of jasmine.

F

Hibiscus Garden

An eight-acre specialized garden housing over 40 varieties of hibiscus and various species of flowering shrubs.

G

Topiary Garden

Established in 1987, this park features bushes and creepers pruned into shapes of animals like elephants, camels, and tigers.

H

Shanti Kunj

A quiet garden divided into five sections by a natural stream, containing medicinal plants and diverse tree species.

I

Leisure Valley

An 8-kilometer linear park system designed by Le Corbusier that integrates multiple thematic gardens and serves as the city's primary green corridor.

J

Sukhna Lake Park

A recreational area along the shoreline of the man-made Sukhna Lake, featuring a promenade and jogging tracks at the foot of the Shivalik Hills.

K

Terraced Gardens

A multi-leveled floral park established in 1979, known for its musical fountain and the annual Chrysanthemum Show.

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