Rose Garden Chandigarh

Rose Garden Overview, Timings, Entry Fee, How to Reach

Rose Garden is the botanical garden in Chandigarh, also known as the Zakir Hussain Rose Garden which is named after India’s 3^rd President. The Garden showcases about 830 varieties of flowers and 33000 varieties of medicinal trees and plants. The whole area is spread across 30 acres of land housing elegant varieties of flowers and trees that attract a large number of tourists and nature lovers.

The Garden is regarded as the largest in Asia and was built under the directions of MS Randhawa, the 1^st Chief Commissioner. This is the perfect escape spot from this busy world as the place is organized by expert gardeners. The place enhances its beauty only with the presence of foggy mountains at the backend of the garden and the spectacular fountain that can be viewed with colorful lights in the evenings.

The garden is decorated with long green grass and several benches are placed under the trees to relax one selves. A small lake with a colorful fountain is present in the garden for the tourists and nature lovers to enjoy the birds and their chirps.

Rose Festival Chandigarh

The Rose Festival is celebrated every year at the end of February till the beginning of March. It will be celebrated as the fest that exhibits the finest of roses, competitions, cultural events, and other stalls. Over 20000 visitors attend this festival.