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Pinjore Gardens

Famously known as Pinjore Gardens, the Yadavindra Gardens are located in Chandigarh. The Pinjore Gardens were created in the 17th century on the foot-hills of Shivalik Range. As per the Hindu mythology, it were the Mahabharata fame - Pandav Brothers who resided in Pinjore during their exile. The Pinjore Gardens have been made exactly at the place where the Pandavas resided. .The construction of the Garden was done by Nawab Fidal Khan, architect to the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.

Covering an area of 100 acres, the Pinjore Garden is filled with abundance of grass and tree greenery. There are numerous fountains which add beauty to the garden.


Fast Facts
» Location - Pinjore-Kalka Road, 20 kms from Chandigarh, Pinjore, Haryana
» Accessibility- Bus Services, Cabs - Easily reachable by road.
» Best time - December to March end.
» Visit Timings Summer - 09: 00a.m. to 01: 00 p.m. and 03:00 to 07:00 p.m.
Winters - 09: 00 a.m. to 01:00 p.m and 03:00 pm - 06:00 pm. *Timings are subject to vary.
» Garden Ticket Fee -No Fee. The Garden Fee is subject to change.


Famous Facets:
Jal Mahal
Jal Mahal
Erected in the midst of a water pool, this Jal Mahal Restaurant is one of the main attractions of Pinjore Garden.

Water Well
Baoli
This Ancient water well or Baoli, has the ancient scriptures inscribed on it. It is the main attraction of historians.


Tiger
The Garden
he Entire Pinjore Garden has been made on a slope, decorated and designed with numerous fountains. There is a channel which runs in the middle of the Garden. A number of fountains are fitted inside this Channel. There are walkways on both sides of the Channel lined with lush Green Trees. At the other end of the channel, there is a huge Pavillion. This Pavillion has a terrace from where one can have the view of the entire garden.

As the darkness falls, the entire Garden is illuminated. The trees, fountain and the water channel glow with the lights falling on them.

»Mini Zoo : This little yet well kept Zoo has various kind of animals and birds. From tigers, panthers to the peacock and parkeets all are there.

»Nursery: Little Saplings grow here. For all those varieties of flowers which grow in the Garden, this nursery seems to be the birth place.

» Japanese Garden : If you have heard about Ikebaana, then this is the place where you can see them. Bonasi is not a new word here.



Around the Garden

»Cactus Garden: Also known as the National Cactus Garden, the Cactus Garden has over 1000 varieties of Cactus.

» Mansa Devi Temple: About 08 kms from Chandigarh, situated in Panchkula, it is one of the famous temples around.

» Morni Hills: Morni Hills are around 45 kms from Chandigarh. Situated in the Shivalik Hill Ranges, it is a good place for trekkers.

»Bhakra Nangal Dam: This Worlds Highest straight gravity dam, is 116 kms from Chandigarh. Near by the Dam, there is the famous Gobind Sagar reservoir. Its a great picnic spot with a range of Hotels and Restaurants.


Our Suggestions
  • Chandigarh is a big city . There are a number of attractions in the city. Book a tour package to see this beautiful city.
  • Winter Season - November to February ends are most pleasant months of Chandigarh. Be here in these months.
  • Travel light, as the City Of Chandigarh has all the top brands catering to it. Whatever you want, you can have it here.
  • Capital Complex, The Open Hand, Sukhna Lake, Rock Garden, Leisure Valley, Govt. Museum and Art Gallery, International Doll Museum, Museum of Evolution of Life are some of the must see places of Chandigarh.
  • Even Haryana has a number of tourist attractions like Surajkund, Jyotisar - Kurukshetra, Panipat, Sirsa.
  • Punjabi food is world famous. Try out the Punjabi Dishes like Dal Makhni, Kadai Paneer and Naan Roti. Other variety of food like Chinese, Mughlai, Continental, Vegetarian and Non - Vegetarian dishes are also available.
  • For any clarifications we are there to resolve them. Contact us anytime.
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