Pinjore Gardens
Pinjore Gardens (Yadavindra Gardens) is a 17th-century Mughal-style terraced garden, attributed to the same architect who designed Shalimar Bagh in Srinagar, laid out across seven descending levels with fountains, pavilions, and old trees. It's a popular local retreat rather than a major heritage tourist draw, offering a shaded, formally landscaped space that contrasts with Chandigarh's modernist planning.
The gardens include a small zoo section and a Japanese garden addition, along with the central Mughal-era pavilions that give the site its historical weight. Evenings, especially with the fountains running, are the most pleasant time to visit.
Pinjore Gardens FAQs
It's a 17th-century Mughal-style terraced garden, traditionally attributed to Nawab Fidai Khan, the same architect credited with Srinagar's Shalimar Bagh.
1-1.5 hours to walk through the terraced levels and pavilions.
Yes, a small zoo section is part of the complex, along with a separate Japanese garden addition.
Yes, a modest entry fee applies.
Evening, when the fountains are typically running and temperatures are cooler.
Reviews/Comments
No comments yet — be the first.