People often prefer to spend their holidays in the city of Chandigarh. The city is the capital of Haryana and Punjab. By coming to this city, you can not only enjoy shopping but your eyes will not be removed from the very beautiful places here. The views you see here are not seen in any other destination in the country.

Whether you come here alone or with friends or family, this city will not disappoint you at all. You can explore some of the best gardens to historical places here on weekends. So, today in this article, we are telling you about some of the best places to visit in Chandigarh, which you must also visit once-

Chhatbir Zoo, Chandigarh

Whenever there is talk of Chandigarh, the zoo hardly comes to your mind. But there is also a zoo in this city, where you can see many wild animals. The 505-acre park is home to animals brought from different parts of the country. It is home to more than 1200 fauna. Here you can get a chance to see a black buck, white buck, Indian gazelle, Indian elephant, common leopard, lion, panther cat, Royal Bengal tiger and white tiger etc. Apart from this, the park also allows you to see several species of birds from close range, including falcons, pigeons, Kalij pheasants, bar-headed geese and common quail.

Japanese Garden, Chandigarh

If you are visiting Chandigarh with your friends and family, then you must visit the Japanese Garden located here. The pleasing architecture, peace and greenery of this garden fascinate one's mind. The first phase of this project was inaugurated in 2014, while the second phase was opened to the public in 2016. This garden remains open from 7:30 am to 7:00 pm.

Nada Sahib Gurudwara, Chandigarh

The Punjabi community lives in large numbers in Chandigarh and therefore, when you come here, you must also visit the various Gurudwaras located here. One of these is Nada Sahib Gurudwara. At this place, the people of the city go to spend a few moments of peace in the lap of God, forgetting the hustle and bustle of their lives. If you also want to spend some moments of peace in your holidays, then going to this gurudwara will be very good for you.

National Gallery of Portraits

The National Gallery of Portraits is one such place, which most people do not even explore. But if you love history or visiting museums, then this place in Chandigarh must be on your travel bucket list . You will find here a wonderful collection of many pictures, books, sculptures and paintings etc. related to the independence period. Most of the documents are quite rare. This museum was established in 1977 and was renovated in 2007. Presently, it is being managed and maintained by the state government.

Butterfly Park

This is such a park, where you will have a different experience by visiting, which is not possible to describe in words. It is managed by the Forest and Wildlife Department of Chandigarh. It houses more than 30 species of butterflies in an area of ​​7 acres. It is a wonderful experience to see so many species of butterflies at once. Apart from butterflies, you will also find many beautiful flowering plants here, which will make your whole day happy.

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