Nek Chand’s Rock Garden of Chandigarh
Nek Chand’s Rock Garden of Chandigarh is one of India’s most extraordinary and iconic art attractions, celebrated worldwide for its creativity, imagination, and sustainable vision. Created by self-taught artist Nek Chand, the Rock Garden is a vast open-air sculpture park built entirely from industrial waste, broken ceramics, glass, tiles, and discarded materials.
Spread across several acres, the garden features thousands of handcrafted sculptures depicting human figures, animals, dancers, musicians, and village life scenes. Interconnected pathways, waterfalls, courtyards, and stone archways guide visitors through a surreal artistic landscape that feels both whimsical and deeply expressive.
What makes the Rock Garden truly remarkable is its story—constructed secretly over years and later recognized as a cultural treasure, it stands as a powerful example of creativity transforming waste into art. The garden reflects themes of sustainability, folk culture, and human expression, making it a symbol of artistic freedom and innovation.
Today, Nek Chand’s Rock Garden is one of Chandigarh’s most visited landmarks, attracting tourists, artists, students, and photographers from across the world. It represents the soul of The City Beautiful—where vision, art, and imagination come together in timeless harmony.
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| Monday | 9:00 am | – | 6:00 pm |
| 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 |



