Bougainvillea Garden & War Memorial, Sector 3
Chandigarh, Chandigarh, India
Twenty acres of arched bougainvillea bowers and pergolas beside the state War Memorial honouring the region's fallen soldiers.
Why visit: Blazing bougainvillea walks and a solemn memorial in one.
- ›Bougainvillea arbours
- ›War Memorial
- ›Bonsai corner
- ›Pergola walks
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Best time
Oct–Mar (bloom Mar–Apr)
Entry fee
Free
Est. budget
Free–₹200
Duration
1–2 hrs
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