Offbeat Camping in Chandigarh

Started as a hobby by the founder Nek Chand Saini in 1957, the Rock Garden of Chandigarh has now become one of the best tourist places in Chandigarh. Spread in more than 40 acres of seamlessly designed and decorated land, Rock Garden is embellished with more than 5,000 illustrations sculptures. What's more amazing is the fact that everything the place holds is made out of various industrial and urban waste.The garden is segregated into three parts, each with a distinct collection of sculptures. From light spouts, terra cotta plants to a creative display of broken home appliances, the place is truly enigmatic to watch and walk around in. This is also what makes the Rock Garden, a go-to place to visit in Chandigarh, especially for a weekend get away.Location: Rock Garden of Chandigarh, Sector 1, Chandigarh, 160001Entry Fee: INR 30/Adult, INR10/ChildTiming: 9;00 AM to 7:00 PM all days of the week. Best Time to Visit: October To March

The gorgeous Sukhna Lake, found in Chandigarh, was brought into existence by damming the Sukhna Chole in 1958. Strearched in 3 km, the lake is encompassed with sparkling water, boats and serves as home for a number of birds including the Siberian duck and the crane. Standing amongst the greatest places to visit in Chandigarh for nature lovers, activities like boat rides across the lake, fishing, water skiing and enjoying the beautiful sunset are much relished by many who visit the lake. The place is also famous among many walkers and joggers who can be seen hogging the place early in the morning. Strolling across the waterfronts of the lake is a delightful experience everybody enthusiast must enjoy.Location: Sukhna Lake, Sector 1, Chandigarh 160001, IndiaEntry Fee: Free Entry Timing: 9:00 AM To 5:00 PM All days Best Time to Visit: January to April

Spread across an area of more than 30 acres of land, Zakir Hussain Rose Garden in Chandigarh holds some of the most elegant and fascinating collections of roses from India and the world. The garden is named and formed in the memory of India's former president, Zakir Hussain. Migrating from various parts of the country, a collection of more than 16,00 species of 50,00 rose plantations can be found here.Apart from roses, the place also homes a bunch of graceful trees including plants of bel, camphor, bakers, harar and others. Tourists from various parts of the world visit the place and no matter how many times they tour, they always find themselves awestruck by its beauty. An interesting locale, Zakir Hussain Rose Garden is definitely one of the best tourist attractions in Chandigarh.Location: Zakir Hussain Rose Garden, Jan Marg, 16B, Sector 16, Chandigarh, 160016Entry Fee: INR 50Timing: 9:00 AM To 10:00 PM Best Time to Visit: February and March