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Garden of Fragrance, Sector 36

Chandigarh, Chandigarh, India

4.1 (0)

Overview

A sensory garden of scented plants — raat-ki-rani, jasmine, damask rose and herbs — designed to be enjoyed by fragrance as much as sight.

Why visit: A garden you smell before you see — best at dusk.

Things to do

›Night-blooming jasmine
›Scented-herb beds
›Damask roses
›Dusk walks

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Mar; evenings

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

Free–₹100

Duration

1 hr

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