Chandigarh Botanical Garden Entry Fee from 1 Nov 2026 🌿 | Ticket Price, Monthly Pass & Size

🌿 *Chandigarh Botanical Garden & Eco Park, Sarangpur | New Entry Fees from 1 November 2026* A green sanctuary spread across approximately 176 acres on the outskirts of Chandigarh, the Chandigarh Botanical Garden and Eco Park is a place where nature conservation, botanical diversity, scientific education and environmental sustainability come together. Inaugurated on 2 January 2007, this unique green space was envisioned as a centre for ex-situ conservation, research, environmental awareness and the preservation of valuable plant species. 📢 *IMPORTANT UPDATE: ENTRY FEES FROM 1 NOVEMBER 2026* According to the public notice displayed by the Department of Forests & Wildlife, U.T. Chandigarh, entry charges will apply from 1 November 2026. 🎟️ *Single-entry ticket* • General visitors above 12 years: ₹20 • Children below 12 years: ₹10 • Senior citizens: ₹10 📅 *Monthly pass* • General visitors, including children: ₹200 • Senior citizens: ₹100 Certain categories, including eligible landowners and their immediate family members, school and college students, researchers, academic institutions and government trainees, may qualify for exemptions, subject to applicable conditions and departmental approval where required. 📍 *Entry Pass Counter:* Gate No. 1, PGI to Village Sarangpur Road, Chandigarh. 📞 *Department contact:* 0172-2700284 📧 *Email:* forestchandigarh@gmail.com 🌳 *WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER IN THIS VIDEO* • The history of the Botanical Garden — foundation stone laid on 30 May 2002 and inauguration on 2 January 2007. • The concept of ex-situ conservation and the importance of preserving plant diversity. • Its specialised botanical sections, including the Arboretum, Japanese Garden, Sacred Grove, Nutrition Garden, Bonsai section, medicinal plants and tropical rainforest section. • The approximately two-acre forest nursery for seedlings and saplings. • The lake, landscaped pathways, meditation huts and Energy Park. • The garden's stated emphasis on environmental education and sustainable energy and water use. • The new entry charges, monthly passes, exemptions and visitor guidelines. A botanical garden is much more than a recreational destination. It is a living classroom, a conservation resource and a reminder of our responsibility towards the natural world. What do you think about introducing entry fees at a public botanical garden that has been free to visit since its inauguration? Share your views in the comments. If you enjoy documentaries about Chandigarh, nature, biodiversity, civic developments and lesser-known places, please LIKE, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE. Note: Entry charges and exemptions in this video are based on the public notice photographed at the garden. Please confirm current conditions with the Department before visiting. #Chandigarh #BotanicalGarden #ChandigarhNews #EcoPark #NatureConservation