places to visit in chandigarh with friends

Nangal is a beautiful small town situated at a distance of 100km from Chandigarh in Punjab. The wetland is bounded by Sutlej River , canals and magnificent hills.                                                        It is the main attraction for tourists to this place and with the establishment of the Bhakra Dam on the Sutlej River, the place has gained more popularity. The Nangal lake is a beautiful artificial lake which is 6 Km long shaped by the Nangal dam. About 40,000 migratory birds fly here in winters and this lake is a heavenly paradise for bird lovers.                                                          Nangal is a flourishing township drawing hundreds of tourists due to the powerful and nifty Bhakra Dam Project and beautiful Nangal Lake . The Nangal town which lies on the foothills of Shivalik ranges is divided into two parts which are Nangal Township and Naya Nangal. Naya Nangal is said to be the best town in India in terms of facilities, clea

The Terraced Gardens of Chandigarh is a famous and much-loved tourist attraction that is located in Sector 33 of the main city. The attraction boasts of being home to a myriad of colourful and vibrant flowers, the beauty and cheerfulness of which attracts tourists from not only Chandigarh and neighbouring areas, but from practically all across the country. The exuberance of the flowers is indeed contagious, and people who visit the Terraced Gardens never leave without a huge smile on their faces.                                            The Terraced Garden was established in the year 1979, and have gained immense popularity ever since. Covering a total area of 10 acres, the gardens are full of lush greenery and provide scenic views. It had been named so because of the different levels, shapes and terrace designs that can be seen here. Perhaps the main attraction at the Terraced Gardens is the lighted musical fountain which comes to life in the evenings, when famous folk s

Located on an expanse of 43 acres, this water amusement park in Ramgarh is the biggest in North India . It boasts of one activity pool, three landing pools and a wave pool, a cluster of water slides of various shapes and sizes, which makes for a delightful ride for the water lovers.                                                           Other popular draws are the lazy river ride, splash pool, aqua dance, slides like white multi lane, typhoon tunnel, white slide, red dragon slide, run away raft slide and pendulum slide.              Thunder Zone :This spot is a generally amazing spot to invest energy with family astonishing rides there and water park is the best there as opposed to different swings nourishment is likewise great there yet uniquely I adored the water park the rides and the pool both are stunning I simply wanted to go through my day at Thunder Zone.                                                         

Government Museum and Art Gallery in Chandigarh is one of the most prominent museums of India that speaks of the Indian history and partition.  Established in August 1947, the museum is known for its rich collection of paintings, artefacts, and sculptures.  Moreover, its unique architecture which was designed by Le Corbusier is highly revered. On 6th May 1968, Dr MS Randhawa, then chief commissioner of Lahore inaugurated the museum. The mission of this institution is to encourage appreciation of values embedded in art and bring it close to the lives of people through interpretation of its rich collection and innovative programs. Located in the center of the town, it offers the view of the Shivalik ranges in the backdrop. Visiting it can give you in-depth knowledge in the form Gandharan sculptures, Pariah and Rajasthani miniature paintings.

Nestled at the foot of Shivalik Hills, Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh paints a pretty picture. Stretching for a distance of 3 sq. km., Sukhna Lake is a man-made lake and is the only one of its kind in the city created in the year 1958 by damming the seasonal Sukhna Choe (Stream) that flows down the Shivalik Hills. With its pristine blue water, the lake serves as a perfect location for a stream of morning joggers and walkers who can also enjoy the fresh air. In fact, the architect of Chandigarh – India’s first planned city – Le Corbusier claimed that this lake would be the centre of wellness pursuits for the residents. The promenade in front of the lake is frequented by walkers and joggers who carry out their exercise regimes here. Moreover, it also has one of the longest rowing channels in the country that host the Asian Rowing Championships. The best way to enjoy a tour of the Sukhna Lake is to go on a lazy boating tour on it. You can hire a boat for an individual or for a couple, w

The Army Public School The Army Public School, Chandimandir dates back to 1974 when Kharga Nursery School was started to meet the educational requirement of the children of Chandimandir Military Station in Sector D. It is one of the best schools with excellent infrastructure and facilities. The new state of the art building of the school has well lit, spacious and airy classrooms equipped with multimedia to make learning an interesting experience. The school is doing exceedingly well in academics. Board results of classes X and XII have been remarkable in successive years. Besides, students of Class X, XI and XII are provided with awareness on selection of stream and career related opportunities through seminars on career counselling as well as aptitude tests. Phone No: 172-2589-605 , 172-255-4605 SECTOR D, CHANDIMANDIR CANTT. HARYANA (INDIA) principalapschm@yahoo.co.in