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Chandigarh is a city made for wandering, whether it's a sunny day or a crisp winter afternoon. The tree-lined roads and pedestrian pathways offer shade so generous that even during the rain, the dense canopy gives you some cover. That’s the beauty of this well-planned, green city.
After a
couple of bike and cycle rides along the grid-patterned arterial roads, I
decided it was time to visit some of the city’s most famous spots.
Rock Garden
This place
was once said to be nothing more than a wild patch of land. But that changed
when the late Shri Nek Chand began his incredible project — transforming waste
material collected from across the city into fascinating sculptures and
installations.
From dolls
to animal figures, all crafted from discarded items, cement mortar, and steel
fibres — his creations turned this hidden jungle into what we now know as the
Rock Garden.
Located in
Sector 1, very close to Sukhna Lake, the Rock Garden is truly a symbol of
creativity and vision.
Here are a
few photos I clicked with my cellphone during my visit back in 2018...
Careful now! The pathways at the Rock Garden have narrow, low entrances and exits
Come here in
July — that's when the water takes on the perfect Masala Chai shade.
A tree-like
structure — possibly a cactus — crafted from concrete and steel, inside the
Dolls' Museum.
Late Shri
Nek Chand, the genius who transformed discarded waste into timeless art.
A flock of
peacocks, created entirely from recycled waste — Rock Garden, Chandigarh.
A peacock
sculpture of broken glass bangles — an artistic gem at Chandigarh's Rock
Garden.
Before I show you photos of Sukhna Lake, here are a couple of video clips I captured — one from the Dolls' Museum and the other from the Swing Garden, at the Rock Garden, Chandigarh.
Before I show you photos of Sukhna Lake, here are a couple of video clips I captured — one from the Dolls' Museum and the other from the Swing Garden, at the Rock Garden, Chandigarh.
Sukhna Lake
If the
weather isn’t too hot and your legs are up for it, you can easily walk the
short distance — about one to two kilometers — from the Rock Garden to Sukhna
Lake. Both are located in Sector 1 of Chandigarh.
The weather
that day was pleasant. People were out and about, strolling along the beautiful
paved path, enjoying the peaceful view of the lake. A few were out on the
water, pedaling their boats at their own pace. I took a short stroll myself and
then sat down for a while, watching their cheerful faces as their boats gently
floated along, moving with the rhythm of their pedaling.
The pedal
boats are all set, waiting to take you on a floating trip at Sukhna Lake,
Chandigarh. Are you coming?
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