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National Cactus Garden, Panchkula
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National Cactus Garden, Panchkula

Panchkula, Haryana, India

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Overview

Asia's largest outdoor cactus and succulent collection — 3,500 species across glasshouses and rockeries, at bloom-riot best each spring.

Why visit: A prickly world wonder hiding beside Mansa Devi.

Things to do
  • ›Glasshouse rarities
  • ›Spring flowering
  • ›Rockery trails
  • ›Mansa Devi combo
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Travel Information

Best time

Feb–Apr (bloom); Oct–Mar

Entry fee

₹10–30

Est. budget

₹100–300

Duration

1–2 hrs

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