Place: Chandigarh
Time: February
Significance: Biggest Rose Show in the country.

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'Rose Festival', also known as the 'Festival of gardens' is the biggest Rose Show in the country where magnificent varieties of roses are on display.

The festival organised by the Tourism Department of Chandigarh Administration is usually held in the last week of February, at the famous Dr. Zakir Rose Garden in Chandigarh. Located at Sector 16, the garden is claimed to be Asia's largest Rose garden. Over 500 exotic varieties of roses are displayed in the three day long celebrations. 

This festival is aimed at promoting people to stroll through the Rose Garden and enjoy the sight of the blooms. Companies put stalls to exhibit their products during the festival. Several competitions are also held, including Rose quiz, Antakshri etc.

Alongside the flower show, cultural performances of music and dance; both classical and folk, events for children, exhibitions by local artists; photographers and craftsman, Bollywood Musical shows etc are organized with in these 3 days. 

How to get there

Air 

The city is connected to Delhi, Leh and Amritsar by Indian Airlines and Jet Airlines. The Civil Air Terminal at Chandigarh is about 12 Kms, east of Chandigarh bus stand. Taxis are available for airport transfer. 

Contacts 
Civil Air Terminal Chandigarh
Ph: 91-172-2659886, 5055901-02
Fax: 91-172-2653645, 2659887
E-mail: Contact

Flight Enquiry : 0172-2656029 For Air timings click here

Train

Chandigarh is linked with its principal gateway city, Delhi. Chandigarh railway station is 8km from the city centre in Sector 17.  Shatabdi Express and Himalayan Queen provide two train connections every day between Chandigarh and Delhi. Paschim Express connects the city to Mumbai. Food served on the train is included in the fare. Other important and long distance trains are also connected from various parts of the country.

Railway Enquiry : 131, 132
Ticket booking : 0172-2708573 For Train Timings click here

Road

Chandigarh is well-connected with an excellent network of roads. The National Highways No. 21 and 22 are the chief road arteries linking Chandigarh with the rest of the country. It is a gateway to Himachal Pradesh as one can reach hill stations like Kasauli, Chail, Shimla etc within in a few hours drive. The Inter-State Bus Terminus (ISBT) is located in Sector 17. Buses of several State Road Transport Corporations connect Chandigarh with many cities and towns of neighbouring states.