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Japanese Garden

Located in Sector 31A in Chandigarh, Japanese Garden is a well-groomed, beautifully maintained park which houses a park, water bodies, pagoda towers, waterfalls, meditation centres, buddha idol and several other structures. The park has two phases interconnected by an underground tunnel which is adorned with beautiful Japanese paintings.

Le Corbusier Centre is a popular heritage spot in the city of Chandigarh, situated at Sector 19B and dedicated to the ancient architect of the city- Le Corbusier who was a Swiss- French architect and originally designed the city almost six decades ago. The building houses the legacy, research, study, writings and works of the famous architect.

Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and attractive tourist locations that can be found in Chandigarh, the Leisure Valley is an eight-kilometre long linear stretch that covers a large part of Chandigarh. The place is also known as 'the lungs of the Chandigarh city', as this 'garland of gardens' not only adds to the beauty of the city but also helps to keep it clean and pollution free. The Leisure Valley is one of the most loved tourist attractions in the entire town, and people like to visit this attraction time and again to break free from the monotonous and stressful daily routine. The Leisure Valley is the only valley in the whole country that has set up different kinds of themed gardens in the entire city, and the attraction comprises of everything from rose and bougainvillaea gardens to parks meant for walking and exercise. There are twelve different gardens and parks in the Leisure Valley, and the most famous ones include the Rose Garden, Terrace Garden, Botanical Gardens, Hibiscus Garden and Smriti Upvan. The valley was designed and developed by Le Corbusier with an aim to convert the city of Chandigarh into the City of Gardens, and one cannot deny that he has succeeded in his endeavour in all ways. The three-day long festival that takes place at Leisure Valley is an added delight, and it attracts visitors not only from the city itself but also from all parts of the country. The easy accessibility, flexible timings and clean and peaceful environment all contribute to making it a must visit place while in Chandigarh. Read More

The city of Chandigarh annually hosts a festival perfect for those who harbour a love for mangoes which is famously called as the Mango Festival or Mango Mela. It is held at the Pinjore Gardens of Chandigarh. The Haryana tourism department along with the Horticulture department jointly host this event, a two-day affair, where people come together to experience several (reportedly, over 4000) variants of excellent quality mangoes and how they are grown by different producers, along with other cultural festivities. Mango Festival Chandigarh - Dates 22nd July 2023 Mango Festival Chandigarh - Venue & Entry Fee The festival is held in Yadvindra Garden in Pinjore. The vast garden is perfect for the festivities and the number of people it attracts every year. The entry fee for the Yadvindra Garden is INR 20 per head. Entry is free for children below the age of 3, and senior citizens. About the Mango Festival Source The students of the Agriculture Universities also help in organising certain aspects of the festival. It is quite an enriching experience for its visitors as it educates them on how their favourite fruit is grown under different conditions. An educative seminar is conducted for farmers so they can be better informed about mango cultivation along with newer and improved agriculture methods, which is done by leading agriculture scientists. A special counter is also set up where one can purchase excellent quality mango plants. Other Activities & Events at the Mango Festival Source The most enticing attribute of the festival is the fact that it has several other activities that are unrelated to the fruit, even though it is what brings everyone together. The other activities that the festival offers include cultural music programs, folk dance programs, several competitions for children which include rangoli making, fancy dress up, drawing, also a quiz competition which offers cash rewards. A mango eating competition is also conducted where one can enjoy free mangoes while they compete in the contest. There is a food court available as well. A crafts bazaar is also set up where assorted handicrafts are available for purchase. The mango festival gives an opportunity for its visitors to experience first hand over 4000 variants of incredible mangoes being made into jams, pickles, etc. The festival conducted in 2018, which was the 27th edition of the same, was a grand success as well garnering several visitors in its short duration. Source It apparently had the general attraction events such as the seminar and the showcase of the different types of mangoes, but also had several other competitions for children, dance performances and art competitions by students, a face painting competition, a quiz with cash rewards, and cultural performances by Padmjeet Sehrawat and Dr. Radhika Chopra. These factors made the festival a success and an absolute crowd-puller. There are several activities available at the festival, and they range from competitions for children to cultural programs. There are fancy dress, rangoli making, drawing or painting, face painting, singing, dancing competitions. There is a quiz competition conducted where cash rewards are given out up to INR 20,000. Music and folk dance cultural programs are held where renowned artists come to perform. A food court is also present, along with a crafts bazaar thus attracting a good amount of people to the mela. Festivities regarding mangoes include a seminar for farmers conducted by leading agricultural scientists, a mango eating competition, and a special counter for the sale of high-quality mango plants. Mango Eating ContestSource How To Reach To reach the venue for the festival which is Yadvindra Garden, one has to reach the city of Chandigarh. The closest airport is Chandigarh airport, and the venue is about 19 km away. The nearest railway stations are Kalka railway station (Haryana, Panchkula, Pinjore) which is 5 km away, and Dhulkot railway station (Haryana, Ambala, Ambala-I) which is 52 km away.The mango festival truly is a haven for those who love mangoes and would love an enriching experience about the production of mangoes and how several variants of mango related products such as jam and pickles are created. The best part is, they may also purchase these items straight from the festival itself, thus getting the high-quality products from the most authentic source. The other activities available would make the mela more of a crowd puller if the main focus was not already enough. Thus, the mango festival of Chandigarh is an absolute must-visit event that lovers of mangoes should not miss, along with those who may not be as devoted to the summer fruit but may learn something new and exciting. Read More

Officially known as the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali Cricket Stadium is an enormous stadium in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Chandigarh. The stadium boasts of a capacity of 26950 spectators and is home to the Punjab cricket team - Kings XI Punjab. The stadium was inaugurated in 1993.

Showcasing the evolutionary roadmap of human lives, this museum has galleries on Astronomy, Archaeology, Pre-historic and Geology presented with scientific and technical display and complete with reference libraries.

Musical Fountain Show is held at Sector 17 in Chandigarh and is a popular place of recreation and sightseeing. The show is held in the evening hours and is a wonderful display of water fountains dancing to a rhythmic livid music. The place is thronged by locals and tourists alike to visit the show.

Nangal is a beautiful small town situated at a distance of 100km from Chandigarh in Punjab. The wetland is bounded by Sutlej River, canals and magnificent hills. It is the main attraction for tourists to this place and with the establishment of the Bhakra Dam on the Sutlej River, the place has gained more popularity. The Nangal lake is a beautiful artificial lake which is 6 Km long shaped by the Nangal dam. About 40,000 migratory birds fly here in winters and this lake is a heavenly paradise for bird lovers. Nangal is a flourishing township drawing hundreds of tourists due to the powerful and nifty Bhakra Dam Project and beautiful Nangal Lake. The Nangal town which lies on the foothills of Shivalik ranges is divided into two parts which are Nangal Township and Naya Nangal. Naya Nangal is said to be the best town in India in terms of facilities, cleanliness and natural beauty. Read More

Chronicling the Independence era, this museum houses the portraits, recorded voices of the great leaders of India and rare documents in connection with the freedom struggle. It also houses a library that archives a huge collection of books on the freedom movement. National Gallery of Portraits also screens a film on the freedom movement of India on every Sunday at 2 pm. The Gallery's prime collection is on Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru and Mahatma Gandhi. Read More

Open Hand Monument is an amazing work of art located at the Capitol Complex in Chandigarh city. The monument is an open hand symbol for the Government of Chandigarh, designed by the famous architect Le Corbusier, which means "the hand to give and the hand to take; peace and prosperity, and the unity of mankind". It can also rotate with the wind.