Cactus Garden Chandigarh

The Cactus Garden at Panchkula is the largest garden in Asia with a large collection of rare and endangered species of cactus. Cactus related to common development and generation are kept here. Some species of cactus such as Opensia, Ferocactus, Aegves, Colossal Cactus, Acinocereus and Memilaria etc. can be seen in this garden. The National Cactus garden and the Lush Botanical Garden and Research Center are located in Sector-5. Dr. JS Sarkaria was the chief architect of this garden. He donated a large collection of juicy plants and cactus to this garden. The educational department has a collection of Bonsai.

The purpose of this garden is to save and preserve the endangered species which are being well maintained. The genus Carelluma is a hawthorn of Indian origin whose entire collection is available in this garden. More than 2500 varieties of cactus and juicy plants are available here.

Botanists and travelers who have special attachment to cactus come here. Their medicinal properties also attract tourists a lot. The Cactus Show is held every year in the month of March. At this time, tourists come from all over the country. There are nine glass houses in this garden. Plants are also sold here.

Address: – Panchkula Urban Estate, Sector 5, Budanpur, Panchkula, Haryana 134108,

Cactus Garden Timing: 07:00 am – 06:00 pm

ENTRY FEE:  Rs 10 / head (Adults) , Rs 5 / head (Children)

How to Reach Cactus Garden

Cactus Garen is loacted at sector-5 Panchkula and yo can reach over here by taxi or b bus. The nearest airport is the Chandigarh Air force based Airport. The nearest railway station is the Chandigarh Junction Railway Station.

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