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2846
Lemon Tree Hotel, Chandigarh
Plot No. 3, MW Industrial Area Phase I, Chandigarh, 160002
Distance From
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5KM
Chandigarh offers incredible local attractions and fun places to enjoy. Admire the beauty and ingenuity of sculptures made from machine parts at the Rock Garden or get up-close-and-personal with dolls from all across the globe at the International Dolls Museum. If water sports are what get you going you can always enjoy swimming, boating and water skiing at scenic Sukhna Lake.
Zakir Hussain Rose Garden
Covering more than 30 acres, Zakir Hussain Rose Garden is the largest rose garden in Asia. Nestled next to the city center, the Rose Garden is home to over 1,600 types of roses. Travelers who visit Chandigarh at the end of February or beginning of March will have a chance to attend the very special Rose Festival.
The estimated time of travel from the hotel is 24 minutes.
Please note: Rush hour traffic can increase travel time significantly.
Rock Garden
Chandigarh Rock Garden is an epitome of creativity and innovation. It is a unique garden that consists of various art objects. But the best part about the Rock Garden is that each of its artwork has been made by using industrial & urban waste. It is located in Sector 1 between the Capitol Complex and Sukhna Lake. The credit for laying its foundation goes to Nek Chand, who was the then Road Inspector in the Engineering Department of Chandigarh Capital Project.
The Rock Garden has been established in the form of an open-air exhibition hall. The garden houses sculptures made by using a variety of different discarded waste materials like frames, mudguards, forks, handle bars, metal wires, play marbles, porcelain, auto parts, broken bangles etc. It is a unique creation and connoisseurs come from different parts of the world to see this amazing garden.
The estimated time of travel from the hotel is 24 minutes.
Please note: Rush hour traffic can increase travel time significantly.
Sukhna Lake
Sukhna Lake is a beautiful lake that lies in the foothills of Shivalik range. The unique thing about Sukhna is that it is a manmade lake. It is a 3 km long lake that was created in the year 1958. It was done by damming the Sukhna Choe, which is a seasonal stream flowing down from the Shivalik hills. Sukhana Lake of Chandigarh, India has become an integral part of the city.
Chandigarh Sukhna Lake serves as a great picnic spot and an apt place for pursuing water sport activities like boating, yachting and water skiing etc. The atmosphere over here is very serene and thus apt for meditating. Also, you can savor the melodious humming of birds. People come here in the evening time to forget their worries and relax for a while. So, if you want to rejuvenate yourself, then Sukhna Lake is the perfect destination for you.
The estimated time of travel from the hotel is 19 minutes.
Please note: Rush hour traffic can increase travel time significantly.
Government Museum and Art Gallery
Discover both historical and modern paintings and sculptures at the Government Museum & Art Gallery. Permanent collections include rare Pahari and Kangra miniatures. In addition, the Museum of Evolution of Life is based here.
The estimated time of travel from the hotel is 24 minutes.
Please note: Rush hour traffic can increase travel time significantly.
Museum of Evolution of Life
This must-see science museum in Chandigarh showcases the evolution of life on earth. It also displays fossils of humans and tools from prehistoric times. A huge cyclorama gallery breaks down the origin of our planet while additional galleries highlight astronomy and geology.
The estimated time of travel from the hotel is 15 minutes.
Please note: Rush hour traffic can increase travel time significantly.
International Dolls Museum
International Dolls Museum, situated in Sector 23 of Chandigarh, has a vast collection of dolls and puppets from all over the world. It is open throughout the week, except Sunday.
The estimated time of travel from the hotel is 25 minutes.
Please note: Rush hour traffic can increase travel time significantly.
Pinjore Gardens
Built in the 17th century, Pinjore Gardens in Chandigarh is dotted with fountains and stunning pavilions. Stroll the elegant walkways that are lined with majestic trees or explore the mango and litchi orchards. Enjoy a picnic lunch or visit the zoo where various birds and animals reside.
The estimated time of travel from the hotel is 17 minutes.
Please note: Rush hour traffic can increase travel time significantly.
Mansa Devi Temple7
This holy shrine near Chandigarh, which was established in 1815, is dedicated to Mata Mansa Devi, a goddess. People from all around the world come to pay their respects to her. Mansa Devi Temple boasts a beautiful garden comprised of sacred plants.
The estimated time of travel from the hotel is 37 minutes.
Please note: Rush hour traffic can increase travel time significantly.
Botanical Gardens
The botanical gardens in Chandigarh beckon visitors with a wealth of unique plants. Enjoy cacti as well as an appealing array of exotic and evergreen plants. A terrific spot to have a picnic, these gardens also feature amazing lotus flowers.
The estimated time of travel from the hotel is 31 minutes.
Please note: Rush hour traffic can increase travel time significantly.
Chandi Mandir Temple
People travel from all around the world to offer their prayers at Chandi Mandir, an ancient temple devoted to the goddess of power. The city of Chandigarh is believed to get its name from the Chandi Mandir, which offers a tremendous view of the Shivalik range.
The estimated time of travel from the hotel is 13 minutes.
Please note: Rush hour traffic can increase travel time significantly.
Leisure Valley
Leisure valley is the most beautiful and popular tourist attraction destination in Chandigarh. Chandigarh Leisure valley is like a garland of gardens that beautifies the entire city. It begins from Rajendra Park in Sector 1 that is basically used for long walks, yoga and other fitness activities and stretches till the Bougainvillea Garden in Sector 3. It also covers the splendid garden of roses in Sector 16. Leisure Valley takes a curvaceous turn, when it enters Sector 23. It is in the Leisure Valley in Chandigarh that different kinds of theme gardens are set up.
The estimated time of travel from the hotel is 24 minutes.
Please note: Rush hour traffic can increase travel time significantly.
Open Hand Monument
Open hand in Chandigarh, India is one of the most significant monuments of the city. The credit for laying down its plan goes to Le Corbusier. It is located in sector 1 in the Capitol Complex. This monument has been designed in the form of a giant hand made from metal sheets that rotates like a weathercock, indicating the direction of wind. This giant hand is 14 metres high and weighs around 50 tonnes. The significance of open hand is that it conveys the social message of peace and unity that is "open to give & open to receive." Open hand is the city's official emblem.
The estimated time of travel from the hotel is 25 minutes.
Please note: Rush hour traffic can increase travel time significantly.
Capitol Complex
Chandigarh's Capitol Complex houses the seat of Government. Initially, it served as the seat only for the Government of Punjab, but now it has the headquarters of both, the Government of Punjab and Haryana. The credit for the awesome designing of the Capitol Complex goes to Le Corbusier. Located in Sector 1, it consists of three main edifices, namely, the Secretariat, the Legislative Assembly and the High Court. There was a plan to build a fourth building also, which is going to be the Raj Bhavan, as in the Governor's Palace or a Museum of Knowledge. However, it has still not come into existence.
The estimated time of travel from the hotel is 24 minutes.
Please note: Rush hour traffic can increase travel time significantly.
Sector 17
The most popular hangout for youngsters, Sector 17 houses the most upscale shopping market of Chandigarh. Apart from the market, the sector also prides itself on being dotted with fountains, sculptures and groves of trees. In short, it is completely a shopper's as well as a pedestrian's paradise!
The estimated time of travel from the hotel is 24 minutes.
Please note: Rush hour traffic can increase travel time significantly.