Places to See

Pinjore Gardens, also known as the Yadavindra Gardens, are beautiful Mughal style gardens located close to Panchkula and cover an area of around 100 acres. These are situated on the Ambala - Shimla Road and are located at a distance of around 22km. from Chandigarh. Colorful lights and musical fountains during the evening make these gardens an amazing place to visit. There is a huge rush in Pinjore Gardens during Baisakhi in April when special fairs are organized here. Also, during the Mango festival celebrated here in June-July, these gardens remain a lot crowded. 

The Mansa Devi Temple, dedicated to Goddess Mansa Devi (a form of Goddess Durga), is a famous pilgrim spot in Panchkula. The temple is spread across 100 acres of area and is situated at the foothills of Shivalik mountain range. Thousands of devotees visit the Mansa Devi Temple during the holy festival of Navratras, which is held for 9 days twice a year. 

Cactus Garden, more popularly known as 'The National Cactus and Succulent Botanical Garden and Research Centre', is located in Sector 5 of Panchkula. It is the Asia's biggest garden devoted to more than 2500 species of cacti and succulents. The garden aims at preserving the endangered species of cacti. These cacti are enclosed in nine glass houses in the garden for conservation purpose. These gardens are a haven for botanists and are visited by hundreds to tourists every year. During the month of March every year, a special cactus Show is organized by the garden. This show is a must visit if you are in Panchkula during that timeframe. You can also purchase some plants from this garden.

A beautiful pilgrimage spot of the Sikhs, the Gurudwara is located on the banks of River Ghaggar and remains crowded with the devotees. 

The biggest and one of the oldest amusement parks of North India, Fun City is popular for many thrilling rides. 

The temple that gives Chandigarh its name, Chandi Mandir is dedicated to Goddess Chandi and is a popular shrine visited by hundreds of devotees. Picturesque settings and backdrop of Shivalik Hills give the temple an aesthetic appeal.