The Rose Garden in sector 16 is claimed to be the Asia’s largest Rose garden. This garden was  created in 1967, under the expert guidance of Dr M.S. Randhawa, Chandigarh’s first Chief Commissioner, and is named after India’s President, Zakir Hussain. It is spread over an area of 30 acres and have 1600 different species of roses. Every year a ‘Rose Festival’ is celebrated at this garden, either at the end of February or beginning of March. It is one of the main cultural events of the city and draws thousands of visitors. There are lots of competitions, cultural celebrations and many other events.

Shanti Kunj (Abode of Peace) situated  in sector 16  has trees, streams and meditation nooks,  spread over 18 acres of land.