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Chandigarh is one of the most beautiful cities in India. There are many sightseeing places here. The Parks and Gardens in Chandigarh are not only beautiful but at the same time well maintained. There are number of parks and gardens here. A visit to these parks and garden is a must. Each and every park and garden is unique and beautiful in its own way. The Chandigarh Rose Garden in Chandigarh is one of the most frequented parks here. The Chandigarh Rose Garden in Chandigarh with its unique charm attracts a number of visitors. You will really be spellbound seeing the garden. The Chandigarh Rose Garden is the largest of its kind not only in India abut all over Asia. The Chandigarh Rose Garden is popularly known as Zakir Gulab Bag. The garden has been named after the India's former President, Zakir Hussain. This beautiful garden stretches over an area of 27 acres. The garden was set up in the year 1967 with the help of Chandigarh's first Chief Commissioner, late Dr M S Randhawa. It was the brain child of Dr. M.S. Randhawa who had interest for horticulture and deep love for flowers. The Chandigarh Rose Garden houses more than 17,000 plants. You will explore in this picturesque garden approximately 1,600 varieties of roses. The variety of roses with different color and shapes is simply mind boggling. The garden not only houses 1,600 kinds of roses but at the same time accommodates various trees of medicinal values. Some of the medicinal plants that can be found in the Chandigarh Rose Garden are bel, bahera, harar, camphor, yellow gulmohar and many others. Every year, the Zakir Gulab Bag or the Chandigarh Rose Garden hosts the annual Festival of Gardens. Over 20,000 people come to this festival every year. The Chandigarh Rose Garden in Chandigarh is a must go for the visitors here. You will surely love this place.
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