Zakir Hussain Rose Garden
Chandigarh · Chandigarh travel guide
Roses
Asia’s largest rose garden showcasing thousands of rose varieties, popular during flowering season for walks, photography, and cultural events.
Plan your visit
| Time to spend | About 1.5 h (1–2 h) |
|---|---|
| Best time of day | 6:30–9 AM — cool, peaceful, best blooms; 4:30–6:30 PM — soft light and fewer visitors than weekends |
| Avoid | 12–3 PM — hot and busy |
| Best months | Feb–Mar, Nov–Dec |
| Months to avoid | May–Aug |
| Entry fee | Free entry |
| Opening hours | Mon–Sat: 6 AM–10 PM; Sun: 9 AM–10 PM |
| Setting | Outdoor |
| Effort | Easy — Flat paths across 27 acres |
| Good for | Families, Kids, Elderly, Couples, Solo, Groups, Wheelchair |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 on Google (39,747 reviews) |
Roses peak in Feb to Mar during the Rose Festival; summers are very hot, monsoon is wet.
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need at Zakir Hussain Rose Garden?
Most visitors spend about 1.5 h; 1–2 h depending on pace.
What is the best time to visit Zakir Hussain Rose Garden?
6:30–9 AM, for cool, peaceful, best blooms. The best months are Feb–Mar, Nov–Dec.
What is the entry fee for Zakir Hussain Rose Garden?
Entry is free.
What are the timings of Zakir Hussain Rose Garden?
Mon–Sat: 6 AM–10 PM; Sun: 9 AM–10 PM.
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- Sukhna Lake
- Capitol Complex
- Sector 17 Plaza
- Rock Garden of Chandigarh
- Elante Mall
- The Open Hand Monument
- Leisure Valley
- Government Museum and Art Gallery