Chandigarh has many beautiful spots to visit. The splendid architectural delights of this city will enthrall your mind. One of the most famous landmarks of Chandigarh is the Zakir Hussain Rose garden.
Built-in the memory of erstwhile Indian president, Zakir Hussain, the rose garden is spread in a sprawling area of around 30 acres and has more than 50,000 roses of 1600 different varieties. The scintillating smell of exotic roses will fill your nostrils as you enter this garden. Commissioned in 1967, the rose garden is a respite for locals as they can come here and have a delightful experience.
The Zakir Hussain Rose Garden in Chandigarh is considered to be Asia’s largest rose garden. Along with a variety of roses, you will also find a rich collection of medicinal plants that include names like Bel, Camphor, Yellow Gulmohar and Bahera. The architects of this garden have thus taken care of your mental as well as physical health in this one garden!
How to reach
The rose garden is located in Sector 16 of Chandigarh and is easily accessible from all parts of the city. You can hire a cab, take an autorickshaw or board a city bus to reach the garden. Sector 17 Inter State Bus Terminus is the nearest bus stand which is well connected with the nearby cities and from the national capital as well.
Best time to visit
February to March is considered to be the best time to visit this garden as there is an annual festival by the name “Rose Festival” during these months. During this festival, tourists can enjoy many activities in the rose garden, which include joy rides, Rose prince and princess contests and rose smelling and photography workshops. The beauty of the roses is bewitching during this period as these months are considered to be spring months in India. Apart from this, the temperatures are also moderate during this time and you can enjoy the comfortably cold weather of Chandigarh during these months.
Places to visit nearby
You can visit places like the Sukhna Lake, Rock Garden, Capitol Complex, Open hand monument, Fragrance Garden, Government Museum and Art Gallery, International Dolls Museum and the Garden of silence near the Zakir Hussain Rose Garden in Chandigarh.
Zakir Hussain Rose Garden Timings: 6:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M on all days. There are no holidays and the park is open all 7 days of the week.
Zakir Hussain Rose Garden Entry fees: INR 50 per person
