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Bougainvillea Garden & War Memorial, Sector 3
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Bougainvillea Garden & War Memorial, Sector 3

Chandigarh, Chandigarh, India

4.2 (0)
Overview

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.

Things to do
  • ›Bougainvillea arbours
  • ›War Memorial
  • ›Bonsai corner
  • ›Pergola walks
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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Mar (bloom Mar–Apr)

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

Free–₹200

Duration

1–2 hrs

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