Ornamental Horticulture

Chandigarh Rose Garden

Rose Garden in Chandigarh is Asia's largest rose garden. This garden was created in 1967, under the expert guidance of Dr M.S. Randhawa, Chandigarh's first Chief Commissioner, and is named after India's President, Zakir Hussain.


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The garden is situated in the centre of the city on a 15-hectare plot. It is designed to contain about 60,000 roses when completed. It is also contemplated to collect about 5,000 outstanding cultivars of roses. The garden is situated in a valley and a natural stream runs through it. The land on the banks of the stream is undulating and has natural curves. To preserve this natural landscape, the garden has been laid in the most informal and natural manner. The area adjoining the stream has been planted with a large number of scented cultivars, which fill the whole area with exquisite fragrance. The garden was started in December 1966 and at present about 1,500 named roses are there in the museum. This garden is a wonderful place to visit.