The Rock Garden of Chandigarh
The Rock Garden of Chandigarh
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- AndythebaggieBirmingham, United Kingdom3,224 contributionsUnique & Interesting Rock GardenA most intriguing venue and quite unique. Our guide told us it was the work of one man starting in the ‘50’s making all the figures and decor from waste, broken plates, tiles, pottery even light switches! It is well done and surprisingly big. Watch out for wet stones slippery when wet. An Indian visitor fell in by the attractive waterfall!Visited September 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten September 10, 2023
- Indian GhummakadHimachal Pradesh, India1,421 contributionsThe Rock Garden Built by Great Nek ChandA Beautiful place built by a Great guy called Nek Chand - Maximum material used is waste material, and Also it was planned so beautifully. Now it has been a beautiful tourist place and attracts millions visitors. Must visit not too far from Railway station.Visited September 2023Traveled with friendsWritten September 18, 2023
- Mohan112Kochi (Cochin), India132 contributionsAmazing Beauty of a Manmade Rock Garden.Man made rock garden - Stones, cements, broken pieces of bangles and vessels etc. Don't miss this garden when you visit Chandigarh. small waterfalls, Forts etc everything manmade art.Visited October 2023Traveled with familyWritten October 20, 2023
- MandyChandigarh, India16 contributionsFun Times at Chandigarh's Rock GardenI've had the pleasure of visiting the Rock Garden in Chandigarh numerous times with both family and friends, and each visit has been nothing short of amazing. It's not only a must-see for first-time visitors to the city but also a delightful spot for locals looking for a fun day out. What's cool about it is that everything there is made from old stuff like broken tiles, bottles, bangles, pots, and other junk. But the way they've used it all to make sculptures and pathways is mind-blowing! There are swings , camel rides, different types of fishes, canteen for snacks and funhouse mirrors that distort our reflections in amusing ways. They never fail to elicit laughter and create lasting memoriesVisited December 2023Traveled with friendsWritten May 6, 2024
- Sangeeta ShahMumbai, India1,594 contributionsReview of the Rock Garden, ChandigarhThe Rock Garden, situated near Sukhna lake is a sculpture garden in Chandigarh, India. It is also known as Nek Chand Saini's Rock Garden of Nathupur after its founder Nek Chand Saini, a government official who started building the garden secretly in his spare time in 1957. It has spread over an area of 40 acres; consists of man-made interlinked waterfalls and many other sculptures with amazing detailing, moulding of the trees and roots etc. which is completely built from industrial, home waste, scraps and discarded items like bottles, glasses, bangles, tiles, ceramic pots, sinks, electrical waste, broken pipes, etc. and covered by narrow pathways into a maze like structure that opens up into huge open spaces. There is also a Dolls Museum inside Rock Garden, which comprises 200 rag dolls made from waste clothes by Nek Chand in the 1970s. There’s also a restaurant for refreshments, sovereign shop for tourists convenience and washrooms inside the garden. Overall a very unique place to visit and quite fun for all age groups, just at the entry fee of INR 30 for adults, and INR 10 for children. The garden is open from 9 AM to 7 pm every day, so do visit when the weather is quite pleasant; so you can easily spend 2-3 hours inside, and yes photography is allowed. Pretty unique and haven't seen something like this elsewhere. It's pretty huge so there's quite a bit of walking to do it you go in. Lots of waterfalls and status could be seen here. Nestled in the middle of a busy city the rock garden was a peaceful place to visit. It’s has ample parking space and entry fee of INR 30 for adults and 10/- for kids.Visited May 2024Traveled with familyWritten May 23, 2024
- Suman SharmaMadhya Pradesh, India1 contributionChandigarh Rock Garden ReviwThe Rock Garden in Chandigarh is an intriguing attraction with a unique charm. Created by Nek Chand, this garden is renowned for its unconventional use of recycled materials like broken ceramics, glass, and industrial waste, which have been transformed into elaborate sculptures and artistic installations. The garden's layout is quite expansive and features a maze-like structure with various pathways, waterfalls, and artistic displays. It’s impressive to see how creatively the materials have been repurposed to form different figures and scenes. However, while the Rock Garden is certainly a visual treat and offers a different kind of experience compared to traditional gardens, some visitors might find it a bit overwhelming or difficult to navigate due to its winding paths and numerous steps. The garden’s maintenance can be hit-or-miss, with some areas needing better upkeep. Overall, the Rock Garden is a worthwhile visit for those interested in art and innovative use of materials. It’s a one-of-a-kind attraction in Chandigarh and provides a glimpse into the creativity and vision of its creator. Just be prepared for a bit of a walk and some uneven terrain.Visited May 2024Traveled with friendsWritten July 25, 2024
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Raghavendra
Bengaluru, India121 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
Rock garden is a vast spread of land with various themes of rock sculpture displays. You have different areas with backgrounds from forts , huge waterfalls , dolls , auditoriums , puppets auditorium ( various puppets of various themes) , Mirrors. Entrance fee is 10 rs per head .
You need to be ready for some moderate walking. It takes approx. 2 hours to cover all themes and good time to visit will be in mornings. Few narrow passages few crawl into themes.
You need to be ready for some moderate walking. It takes approx. 2 hours to cover all themes and good time to visit will be in mornings. Few narrow passages few crawl into themes.
Written February 8, 2020
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Staines, UK330 contributions
Mar 2020
I was disappointed overall with my visit to the fantasy rock garden created by NEK CHAND and opened 7 July 1988. Based on the city's grid system linking sector to sector and it is supposed to be a journey. However, Toilets were filthy which does not tempt me to eat anything at the cafe outside, visitors had dropped litter, plastic bottles all over the rock garden walkways and nothing had seemingly been done to clear anything up. There is a small waterfall, a wall with tree roots on show which does look amazing and other things on show. If you have a bad back be careful as the arches along the way are very low and not very wide. It was an okay place to visit but give it a go, you might disagree.
Written March 24, 2020
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keentraveller27
Hyderabad, India395 contributions
Dec 2021
There is a 30 INR entry ticket to visit this place. The best time of the day is visit this place is in the morning half of the day before the crowd begins. In today's day and age one would expect to wear a mask but there was just so much crowd and no one was wearing any mask or adhering to any social distance. At the entry there was a strict monitoring of wearing masks but then once you enter; I found that masks were all forgotten. The displays were excellent and very creative. A reminder that with the power of imagination one can achieve wonders. There are several places in this garden where there is a narrow passage and this is where there was a huge bottle neck and again if no one was wearing mask then the mind and the experience shifts towards one safety. There are places where the gates are very low so one has to bend and go through the gates. The garden from the Doll Museum onwards to the exit was the best part and very well maintained too. This entire walk will take at least 1-2 hours by foot. A great walk during winters however please take caution with regards to huge crowds during the winter tourist season.
Written December 31, 2021
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chandan
Jamshedpur, India72 contributions
Mar 2020
Easily reachable with a entry fee of 30. Its worth every penny. You can see lot of sculptures made with bangles and other ceramic products. People who wants to take pics will love this place. This place will provide you ample opportunity to take ics
Written March 17, 2020
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UKAghada
Rajkot, India95 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
Good morning friends. Greetings for the day. First time I visited the Chandigarh & in the next morning I decided to visit the Rock Garden.
It is located about 3 to 4 kilometers from our hotel. There is a entry fee of rs. 30 per person for adults. Inside every thing is made out of building material wastes. It is nice place to visit but nothing out of the world or extraordinary about it. Some people might find historical value about it & that's why they could be attached to it. I did not find anything out of the world about it. Overall it was nice & okay experience for us. Thanks for reading my review.
It is located about 3 to 4 kilometers from our hotel. There is a entry fee of rs. 30 per person for adults. Inside every thing is made out of building material wastes. It is nice place to visit but nothing out of the world or extraordinary about it. Some people might find historical value about it & that's why they could be attached to it. I did not find anything out of the world about it. Overall it was nice & okay experience for us. Thanks for reading my review.
Written January 11, 2020
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Avnish Chauhan
New Delhi, India2,111 contributions
Feb 2020
One of the prime attraction in Chandigarh made up with rocks and waste products. Paid entry. Inside you will see almost 95% things made up from scraps. This is one of its kind. The waterfalls inside are also looks amazing. The place is photogenic. Must visit place in Chandigarh. This is not a Hot day activity, avoid going in summers. Also you will find some small aquarium, mirrors maze, village themed cave.
Written February 21, 2020
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Amit_Ambar
New Delhi, India197 contributions
Oct 2019
Its a huge place. Will easily take 2+ hours. Scale is probably the most impressive aspect. Apart from that, artisanship is also something to see and admire. The waste recycled into artefacts is something that will surely impress. Do see the Maze and the Doll Museum.
Written March 8, 2020
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Debashis T
Dehradun, India2,297 contributions
Nov 2021
The place Chandigarh is known for is the Rock Garden.The trick to visit the garden is in the opening hours in the morning at 9 am.Rs.30/- for entry ticket.The garden is mainly for clicking photos, so if you go early, there are less number of visitors and you can take your photos anywhere inside the garden without any disturbance.This a huge garden and as mentioned you may spend times clicking photos so it is added to your visit time. For this you can keep 2 hours to fully enjoy each and every corner of the garden and clicking as many photographs as you like.The garden has 2 small waterfalls, a doll museum, laughing mirror, aquarium, rest room, eatery and souvenir shop.
Written November 28, 2021
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SibsagarVish
Ahmedabad, India54 contributions
Jul 2019
The Chandigarh Rock garden is really unique and not many would have visited similar place.. where the rocks, bangles etc are creatively made into figures and structures , designs and decors. Everything who visits will appreciate the thinking and the exhibits of the creative process that is evident in abundance. This tourist place is just not another garden ...
Written June 19, 2020
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A Choudhury
New Delhi, India112 contributions
Feb 2021 • Solo
All the items and sculptures in this garden are made of home and industrial waste, discarded items like broken glass, plates, bangles and recycled ceramic. You need to visit this place to believe this! There are waterfalls inside and the entire area is very well maintained. A couple of hours is required and photography is permitted.
Written May 21, 2021
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Sameer Agrawal
Raipur, India
How much time it will take to roam around Rock Harden & Sukhna lake
Written March 22, 2023
Rock garden would take around 2 hours if you are a keen explorer..and sukhna lake depends on you and what all things you wanna enjoy there .. because just strolling around the lake would take 30 minutes and shikara ride is as per your choice
Written March 22, 2023
NorthStar08429392854
Bhubaneswar, India
Why we're the sculpture at risk of being demolished
Written July 18, 2021
Will rockgarden open today during unlock 3.0 with which timing ???
Written August 31, 2020
From morning to evening 10 to 6
Written November 23, 2020
How we reach here from chandigarh airport? Any local bus no.? Pls reply soon
Written October 3, 2019
There is no direct bus from Airport to Rock Garden. Better to take airport taxi or app based taxi like ola or uber. If you still want to travel by bus then take bus no. 38 from airport and get off at ISBT Sec 17. Then take bus no. 239c and drop off at MLA FLAT sec 4. Rock garden is around 1 km from there.
Written October 9, 2019
It open daily and is not closed on public holidays .
Written August 15, 2019
Is this open on 2nd October? Since it’s a national holiday.
Written October 1, 2018
Yes ! Only the University , colleges and government offices are closed but Sukhna lake and rock garden will be as usual running 😊
Written October 2, 2018
Yes it is completely breezy in here.
Written July 30, 2018
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