What to do in Chandigarh

Activities, attractions and tours

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Activities

The Hipster Chandigarh Architecture History Tour

The Hipster Chandigarh Architecture History Tour

AU$116
per adult
The Hipster Chandigarh Architecture History Tour
Chandigarh: Private Car Hire with Driver and Flexible Hours

Chandigarh: Private Car Hire with Driver and Flexible Hours

AU$67
per traveller
Chandigarh: Private Car Hire with Driver and Flexible Hours
Trans Himalayan Expedition

Trans Himalayan Expedition

AU$557
per adult
Trans Himalayan Expedition
Santi Kunj Park SLW

Chandigarh Private Full Day Tour

AU$137
per adult
Chandigarh Private Full Day Tour
Highlights of the Chandigarh

Highlights of the Chandigarh (Guided Half Day City Tour)

AU$99
per traveller
Highlights of the Chandigarh (Guided Half Day City Tour)
Chandigarh Nightlife Tour with shopping and food tasting

Chandigarh Nightlife Tour with shopping and food tasting

AU$44
per adult
Chandigarh Nightlife Tour with shopping and food tasting
Kareri Lake Trek

Kareri Lake Trek

AU$90
per adult
Kareri Lake Trek
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1. Sukhna Lake

Feed your soul and savor a peaceful environment away from the busy city at Chandigarh's Sukhna Lake. This man-made reservoir has long been a source of spiritual calm for Chandigarh citizens, instilling peace with tranquil waters, pretty mountain surrounds and the sounds of local birdlife.
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2. Rock Garden

Experience an enchanting example of the reinvention of urban waste when you visit the Chandigarh Rock Garden. Once a dumping ground for trash, this area was reimagined by a government official who saw sculptural potential from the twisted mess of broken chinaware, industrial beams and smashed light globes.
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3. Rajiv Gandhi Chandigarh Technology Park

The Rajiv Gandhi Chandigarh Technology Park, also known as the Chandigarh IT Park, is one of Northern India's premier facilities for information technology. Enthusiasts of modern architecture and communications culture will enjoy touring these grounds. Learn about the multinational corporations that use its services as a communications hub.
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4. Zakir Rose Garden

View thousands of multicolored scented rose plants when you spend some time in the Zakir (Hussain) Rose Garden. Also on display in one of the largest rose gardens in Asia are medicinal trees and plants.
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5. Government Museum and Art Gallery

Spend a day exploring Chandigarh's City Museum and its surrounding art- and archaeology-themed attractions. Housed within the Government Museum and Art Gallery complex, this institute traces the construction of the planned city through a series of diorama, model and blueprint exhibits.
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What to do in Chandigarh

Stay near popular Chandigarh attractions

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Sukhna Lake

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After a day exploring Chandigarh's bustling streets, take a stroll around this man-made lake that attracts artists, fishermen and boaters.
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Our guide on where to stay in Chandigarh

Find the best Chandigarh areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Sector 17

Sector 17 is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Sector 17 Market and National Gallery of Portraits.

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Sector 22

When in Sector 22, you can plan a visit to Sector 17 Market and Gurudwara Singh Sabha, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Sector 35

While Sector 35 isn't home to many top sights, Sector 17 Market and Zakir Rose Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.

Sector 53

Though Sector 53 may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gurudwara Sri Amb Sahib and Sector 17 Market.

Badheri

When in Badheri, you can plan a visit to Gurudwara Sri Amb Sahib and Sector 17 Market, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

 

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Day trip destinations from Chandigarh

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