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The Famous Terraced Garden Sector 33

In Chandigarh, Terraced Garden is a famous and much-loved tourist attraction and located in Sector 33. The main attraction boasts of being home to a myriad of colorful and vibrant flowers, the beauty and cheerfulness of which attracts tourists from not only Chandigarh and surrounding areas, but from practically all across the country who come in the city beautiful. The exuberance of the flowers is indeed contagious, and people who visited Terraced Gardens never leave without a huge smile on their faces and beautiful memories. 

It established in the year 1979 and has gained immense popularity. It covers a total area of 10 acres, and the gardens are full of various plants’ greenery and provide scenic views. It had been named so because of the different levels, shapes, and terrace designs that can be seen here. Music fountain is the main attraction of city people, in the evening soft music and Punjabi songs are played, tourists enjoy the colors of the fountain and click the photographs with the splashing water serving as the perfect background. 

The terraced garden is the ideal place for nature lovers and travelers to visit here, to experience a beautiful day in Chandigarh in the lap of green nature, and to enjoy the much-needed relief from the daily monotonous life schedule. The gardens are also especially popular amongst youngsters and couples. The Terraced Gardens also hosts the Chrysanthemum Flowers Show, which is an annual exhibition of these flowers on an immense scale, this comes in the month of January. This is perhaps yet another reason why the attraction continues to be very popular amongst the masses, and why it definitely should not be missed while on a tour of City Beautiful Chandigarh.

Things To Do at Terraced Garden

Tourists and visitors can see the varieties of flowers that abound in the Terraced Gardens, such as many types of roses, jasmines, lilies, and others. People especially love to visit this place in the morning and evenings for a walk, when a cool and gentle breeze begins to blow. The bright colors of the flowers especially attract little kids, who love to play in the park, while adults find pleasure in reading the information that is displayed on various boards inside the garden. 

The place is also a perfect location to click some amazing pictures and capture incredible memories forever. Family can also carry a picnic basket and a mat, and have a small picnic with your loved ones in the park.

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Chrysanthemum Show at Terraced Garden

The Chrysanthemum festival show, more popularly known as the Chandigarh Flower Festival, is a grand event that takes place at the Terraced Gardens every year and offers people a chance to experience and view the diverse cultures and flowers of Punjab and Haryana at a single location. The MCC of Chandigarh organizes the festival in December last or January each year; and at the time of this festival, different varieties of Chrysanthemum flowers are put on display for the visitors to see and appreciate. Government bodies, nurseries, and other relevant institutions are also invited to be a part of this grand exhibition. 

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The exhibition does not focus only on a particular group but has something or the other to offer to all its visitors. Other than the flowers on display, one can also see attractions such as animal figures made out of flowers, Rangolis made out of flowers, spectacular flower arrangements, statues showcasing the culture of Punjab, and flower exhibitions amongst others. 

Terraced Garden Flower Show

An exciting quiz on flowers, with particular emphasis on Chrysanthemums, is also conducted and is followed by cultural programmes and prize distribution ceremonies. Not only beautiful flowers, visitors also get to taste delicious food from different states to satisfy their cravings. The Chrysanthemum Flower Show is indeed a winter treat for city people, and thousands of people look forward to this show each year.

Best Time To Visit Terraced Garden

If you planned to visit here, the best time to visit the Terraced Garden is in the month of December,  so that you can also enjoy the annual Chrysanthemum Flower Show too.

How To Reach Terraced Garden

The Terraced Garden is located in 33 Sector and is easily accessible. One can hire an auto or a local taxi from any part of Chandigarh to reach this famous tourist attraction. The ISBT is just 3.5 km away. 

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2 comments

  1. Chandigarh is beautiful city. This is the favorite of both young and old people. It has beautiful gardens, like rose garden, terraced garden, shanti kunj, japnees garden, children garden and every sectors have their own gardens for its people, where they walk and do exercise daily. I love the city most.

  2. Fabulous.It came in 1979 but I left in 1977 after my graduation GCM.Have visited Chandigarh several times after 1979 but,sadly,missed this beauty.Love CHANDIGARH.

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