The ultimate summer guide
Monumental Wonders
Art of Upcycling
Rock garden
Chandigarh
Chandigarh Give your little ones a break from the same old predicable holiday to-dos with a fun class in history and upcycling at the Rock Garden, one of the finest architectural marvels in the city. Spend a day showing them stunning sculptures made out of bottles, glasses, bangles, tiles, ceramic pots, sinks, electrical waste and broken pipes. Inspire them with stories about its founder Nek Chand, a government employee who gave shape to his dreams with this park.
Whats Special The garden is spread over 40 acres and is divided into three phases, each comprising man-made interlinked waterfalls and sculptures made out of scrap and waste items which have been placed in the walled paths. Best time to visit All days of the week.
On from April 1 to September 30
Time 9 am to 7.30 pm
At Sector 1, Near Sukhna Lake
Tel 0172-2740645
Entry fee Rs 20 for adults and Rs 10 for children
All for Love
Pul Kanjari
Amritsar
Brave the heat for a trip to Punjab's own version of Taj Mahal. Pul Kanjaria monument commissioned by ruler Maharaja Ranjit Singh, dedicated to the love of his life. Legend has it that a nautch girl named Moran from Makhanpur used to entertain Maharaja Ranjit Singh with beautiful dance moves whenever the Sikh ruler was in Amritsar and he was completely in awe of her. Once on her way from Lahore, Moran lost her
