Chandigarh, the combined capital of Punjab and Haryana, holds the distinction of being a planned city. In case you are visiting the Union Territory for business or pleasure, you must visit one of its most talked-about jewels, the Zakir Rose Garden. Here are some key facts about the mesmerising garden to better plan your visit.
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Name and launch
Named after India’s former president, Zakir Hussain, the garden was set up in 1967 under the guidance of MS Randhawa, Chandigarh’s first chief commissioner.
Flora and fauna
Spread across 1,21,406 square metres, the garden boasts 1,600 different rose species. It also offers 32,500 varieties of trees and medicinal plants.
Rose varieties
Rose varieties in this garden are named after eminent personalities, such as Lal Bahadur Shastri, Queen Elizabeth and John F Kennedy.
Medicinal garden
Arguably the largest rose garden in Asia, Chandigarh’s Rose Garden flaunts medicinal plants, such as bel, bahera, harar, camphor and yellow gulmohar.
Visiting hours
Located at Sector 16B, Jan Marg, Chandigarh, the garden is open on all days from 5 AM to 9 PM.
Entry fee
You have to pay Rs 50 to visit the garden.
Festival of gardens
The rose garden hosts the annual festival of gardens in the last week of February.
Best time to visit
The best time to visit the rose garden is between October and March. Mid-January to March is especially heavenly.
FAQs
What is the address for Rose Garden Chandigarh?
Rose Garden, Jan Marg, 16B, Sector 16, Chandigarh, 160016.
When was the Chandigarh Rose Garden established?
It was established in 1967.
What is the best time to visit the Chandigarh Rose Garden?
The best time to visit the garden is between January and March when the weather is quite pleasant and the roses are in full bloom.
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