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Pinjore Gardens,
Chandigarh
Pinjore Gardens, also called
Yadavindra Gardens are 20 km from Chandigarh, 15 km from Panchkula, on
the Chandigarh Shimla Road has great historical significance. It was
designed by Fidai khan, a cousin of Aurangzeb. It is one of the most
popular picnic spots of this entire region. According to Hindu
mythology, the Pandava brothers rested at this place during their
exile. The gardens are laid out over more than 100 acres on a sloping
site with fountains and pavilions. A mini zoo, plants nursery, a
Japanese garden, historic palaces, picnic lawns and Guest house offer
tourists great options for leisure in this small city around garden.
Especially at weekends, fountains are switched on and after dusk,
lights glorify the beauty of historical palaces by night. |
