View: Cactus Garden (Panchkula, Haryana)

• • Haryana, Panchkula •
  • 8 acres
  • 6 Glass Houses, 2 Propagation Glass Houses
  • More than 3500 species of Cacti & Succulent
  • More than 600 species from all over the world
  • Development of this garden started in July 1987

(source: display boards)

Entry Fee: Rs.10/- per person.

Open 7 days a week.

During the visit, we saw various species of Cacti & Succulent such as Pachypodium geayi, Agave victoriae-reginae, Adenia Venenata, Cleistocactus samaipatanus, Adenium Obesum, Opuntia ficus-indica, Large Echinocactus Grusonii, Echinocactus Grusonii, Mammillaria Albilanata, Echinocactus Ingens Zuccarini and many more…

They are 17 and 20 years old, donated by various individuals around the globe, and well taken care of by the garden authorities.

This garden is different, rare, and well-maintained. It was a wonderful experience. One should visit.

Cactus and Succulent Plants Usage (in Hindi)

• • Haryana, Panchkula •
Cactus and Succulent Plants Usage (in Hindi)
Uses of Cactus and Succulent Plants
Cactus and succulent plants can be grown even in dry places and lack of water. They are used as medicine, decoration for fields, and as food for animals.
Aloe Vera (Quar Gandal) is used in various Unani and Ayurvedic medicines. It is used in cosmetics in the West and in various types of wines and desserts in Mexico.
Opuntia (Chhitar thor) is used for animal feed and for making jam and candy. Euphorbia is used in Africa to treat skin cancer.
Alkoyi juice is found in the plants of Bahuda cactus species, which is used in the treatment of blood pressure. Some Indian Caralluma’s are used for joint pain. And many medicines come in handy.
They are planted to enhance the beauty of public gardens and domestic gardens.

Nek Chand and Rock Garden History

• • Chandigarh •
Nek Chand and Rock Garden History

नेक चंद और रॉक गार्डन इतिहास

1924 – नेक चंद सैनी, जन्म बरलान कलां (अब पाकिस्तान में)

1947 – चंद परिवार विभाजन के बाद भारत आ गया, माता-पिता का जल्द ही निधन हो गया

1958 – वह चंडीगढ़ के लिए नष्ट हुए गांवों से पत्थर और मलबा इकट्ठा करते हैं

1960 –  के दशक की शुरुआत में नेक चंद ने अकेले काम किया, गुप्त रूप से लगभग 2,000 मूर्तियाँ बनाईं

1972 –  में गार्डन की खोज हुई, अस्तित्व खतरे में पड़ गया, लेकिन अंततः

1976 –  में रॉक गार्डन का आधिकारिक उद्घाटन किया गया (चरण 1 और 2)

1980 –  ग्रांडे मेडेल डे वर्मील से सम्मानित, पेरिस, फ्रांस,

1983 –  सबसे पहले, झरना खुला

1984 – भारत के प्रधान मंत्री द्वारा पदम श्री से सम्मानित,

1993 – चरण 3 प्रारंभ

भविष्य की योजनाएं
भ्रमण क्षेत्र का एक बड़ा विस्तार चल रहा है
‘अभी बहुत कुछ करना बाकी है
नेक चंद 2012

(English to Hindi Translation by Google Translate)

Nek Chand and Rock Garden History – This photo was taken at Rock Garden in Chandigarh (Punjab)