Garden of Silence is a meditative garden at the back of Sukhna Lake in Sector 1, Chandigarh, with a seated Buddha as its central feature. You can pair a visit with time at the lake, whose attractions include a walking promenade and boating.
- Location: Lake Walking Way, Bhagwanpura, Chandigarh 160101.
- Setting: At the end of Sukhna Lake, away from its crowded promenade.
- Hours: Open daily
- Entry: No entry fee.
The setting of Garden of Silence
Garden of Silence is a place for contemplation, away from the crowded lake promenade. It sits at the quieter end of Sukhna Lake in Sector 1. The address is Lake Walking Way, Bhagwanpura, Chandigarh 160101.
The lake itself is a 3 sq. km rainfed lake, created in 1958 by damming Sukhna Choe, a seasonal stream descending from the Shivalik hills. Its promenade and other lake attractions make it straightforward to combine the garden with a wider lakeside visit.
For a broader look at the waterfront, the Sukhna Lake Chandigarh visitor guide covers the lake’s walks, boating and access.
The seated Buddha and surrounding landscape
The garden’s main feature is a seated Buddha set amid concentric circular steps. The sculpture and its stepped setting form the focus of this meditative space at the end of Sukhna Lake.
The garden is one of the attractions around Sukhna Lake, alongside the walking promenade, Sukhna Lake Park, Sukhna Interpretation Centre and Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary. You can plan the Buddha garden as one stop within a lakeside outing rather than treating it as a separate destination.
How do you get from the hotel to the garden?
Garden of Silence is about 5.5 km from The Pelican Hotel, with a drive of around 20 minutes. The address to use for the destination is Lake Walking Way, Bhagwanpura, Chandigarh 160101.
There is no specific road route, parking instruction or public transport guidance for the garden. If you are planning a fuller city itinerary, the one-day Chandigarh route can help put the stop in context.
Access and visit-planning checks
The garden is open daily from 05:00 AM to 09:00 PM, with no entry fee. Check the official site before you go.
A sample architectural itinerary includes Sukhna Lake and Garden of Silence in a 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM visit window; that is an itinerary suggestion, not a stated minimum time at the garden.
FAQs
Where is Garden of Silence in Chandigarh?
It is at the back of Sukhna Lake in Sector 1. The address is Lake Walking Way, Bhagwanpura, Chandigarh 160101.
What is the main feature of Garden of Silence?
A seated Buddha surrounded by concentric circular steps is the garden’s central feature.
Is there an entry fee for Garden of Silence?
No, entry is free.
Can you combine Garden of Silence with Sukhna Lake?
Yes. The garden is one of the attractions around Sukhna Lake, which also has a walking promenade and boating.