Often called the "City Beautiful," Chandigarh is uniquely characterized by its high ratio of green space and meticulously themed botanical gardens.
* **Zakir Hussain Rose Garden:** Located in Sector 16, this is one of Asia's largest rose gardens, spanning 30 acres and featuring thousands of rose varieties. * **Bougainvillea Garden:** Situated in Sector 3, it showcases a massive variety of bougainvillea draped over pavilions and archways, alongside a war memorial. * **Terraced Garden:** A beautifully landscaped park in Sector 33, famous for its illuminated musical fountain and annual chrysanthemum show. * **Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary:** A protected forested area bordering the lake, home to sambar deer, pangolins, wild boars, and a rich variety of migratory birds.
