Best Picnic Spots in Chandigarh

Here's a list of Best Picnic Spots in Chandigarh recommended by our experts:

Designed and sculpted to perfection, Chandigarh is one of the greenest cities in India – located at the foothills of the Shivalik range of the Himalayas. The sprawling open spaces in the first planned city of post-independence India are an enduring testament to architect Le Corbusier's legacy, and they provide much needed respite from the stressful energy of the concrete jungle. Cosmopolitan Chandigarh boasts brilliant modern architecture, high urban planning, low crime rate and ideal climactic conditions. Tourists look forward to exploring the plethora of beautiful gardens and picnic spots dotting the landscape here. The clean and green surroundings of Chandigarh are an irresistible allure for many, including families, couples and solo travellers. From chilling at Rock Garden or Leisure Valley, and strolling along Pinjore Garden or boating in Sukhna Lake, to dropping in at a local bakery or soulful gurudwara or temple – the different places to visit in Chandigarh ensure a memorable vacation for all. Besides, the location of Chandigarh in close proximity to Himachal Pradesh is a massive allure for adventurers who also want to go further up in the Himalayan region. Here is a definitive list of the best picnic spots in Chandigarh:

Rock Garden

Rock Garden

Garden/Botanical Garden in Chandigarh
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The Rock Garden is a sculpture garden also known as Nek Chand's Rock Garden named after its founder. Nek Chand was a government official who began this garden ...

Sukhna Lake

Sukhna Lake

Lake/River/Water body in Chandigarh
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Sukhna Lake is a beautiful lake that lies in the foothills of Shivalik range. The unique thing about Sukhna is that it is a manmade lake. It is a 3 km long lake...

Zakir Hussain Rose Garden

Zakir Hussain Rose Garden

Garden/Botanical Garden in Chandigarh
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Zakir Hussain Rose Garden, is a botanical garden located in Chandigarh, India and spread over 30 acres (120,000 m2) of land, with 50,000 rose-bushes of 1600 ...

Cactus Garden

Cactus Garden

Garden/Botanical Garden in Chandigarh

Cactus Garden, 8 kms away from Chandigarh in Panchkula. Cactus Garden near Chandigarh, India is the largest succulent botanical garden of Asia. It is located at...

Garden Of Fragrance

Garden Of Fragrance

Garden/Botanical Garden in Chandigarh
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Garden of fragrance in Chandigarh, India is a must visit garden of the city. It is famous for its distinctive aromatic and fragrant plants. Garden of fragrance ...

Pinjore Gardens

Pinjore Gardens

Garden/Botanical Garden in Chandigarh
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Pinjore gardens deserve a special mention. Also known as Yadavindra Gardens, they are situated about 20 kms away from the city. The work of creating Pinjore ...

Shanti Kunj

Shanti Kunj

Garden/Botanical Garden in Chandigarh
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Shanti Kunj garden in Chandigarh is situated at a very peaceful place that is free from any noise and pollution. Therefore, it has been rightly named as Shanti ...

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Burail Village, Chandigarh

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An oddity is Burail village located in the center of the modern planned city that is renowned across the globe as a monument to planning , to layout, to order, ...

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Sightseeing Tour Chandigarh

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