The Rock Garden Tourism

Sculpture garden4.5(3,452 reviews)

About The Rock Garden

The Rock Garden of Chandigarh is a unique garden that is widely acclaimed for its innovative design and splendor. Situated near Sukhna Lake, it was secretly created by Nek Chand, a government official who started the garden secretly in his spare time in 1957. The garden consists of man-made interlinked waterfalls and many other sculptures that are made of scrap and other kinds of wastes like bottles, glasses, bangles, tiles, ceramic pots, sinks, electrical waste, etc. The Rock Garden is spread over an area of about 40 acres and is divided into three phases. Each phase has a different type of installation crafted from various discarded materials. The garden is a statement on the potential transformation of waste materials into art, proving that creativity can indeed turn unutilized objects into wonders. It's a testament to human ingenuity and sits as a silent protest against waste. Today, it's one of the most famous sights in Chandigarh and is visited by thousands from across the globe.

Opening and closing time of The Rock Garden

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday	9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday	9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday	9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday	9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday	9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Opening hours can change for special events or maintenance. Check with the local tourism office or the official website before you go.

Entry ticket price for The Rock Garden

Adult	INR 30
Child	INR 10

Prices are subject to change; please check before visiting.

Tips when you are visiting The Rock Garden

✓ Carry a water bottle as it could take hours to explore.
✓ Wear comfortable shoes as there is a lot of walking involved.
✓ Visit during the cooler parts of the day or in the cooler months.
✓ Keep an eye on the various sculptures and artwork made from recycled materials.

Top 5 Reviews on The Rock Garden

Hello0
1.0
Wrote on 30 Dec 2023
Horrible
We visited the Rock Garden with high expectations. All expectations did not last long. The whole place has been redone from what it used to be. It now has very narrow passages with nothing to see on either sides. The passages are so narrow that one will not get time to see elsewhere. Plenty of arched gates have been put in place which results is accumulation of huge crowds and one really has to bend reasonably to pass through them. Only one person can pass through these gates at a time. The things are so poorly managed that in case of any mishap or emergency, there is no way the person or persons could be evacuated through any emergency routes. As a result of pile up of crowds at every gate, even young people find it hard to manage their way to the other side - leave alone elderly, women and children.
Paradise10592331276
5.0
Wrote on 17 Dec 2023
Worth a visit!
Extremely good. Souvenirs were not good. Food options weren’t great! Beautifully designed and natural beauty. Highly recommended for a visit.
parshants2015
5.0
Wrote on 14 Dec 2023
Great momentum
My best place in chandigarh. Nek chand is created that place I admire him for creating this rock garden. When I visit chandigarh I always come here. I remember in my school day I see a nek chand. My people in foreign countries remember this place
Mohan112
4.0
Wrote on 20 Oct 2023
Amazing Beauty of a Manmade Rock Garden.
Man made rock garden - Stones, cements, broken pieces of bangles and vessels etc. Don't miss this garden when you visit Chandigarh. small waterfalls, Forts etc everything manmade art.
kavs1101
4.0
Wrote on 20 Sept 2023
Good place to visit
Good work on display, we went in noon so the heat was scorching, lots to walk, bit difficult with kids. Otherwise good place to visit