Cactus Garden

The Cactus Garden in Sector 5, Panchkula, Haryana is the National Cactus and Succulent Botanical Garden and Research Centre, regarded as Asia's largest outdoor cactus garden. Established in 1987, it covers about 7 acres and houses over 3,500 species of cacti and succulents. Located near Chandigarh, it serves as a botanical research centre and a popular leisure attraction with themed plant collections and greenhouses.

Visitors can expect a well-maintained 7-acre garden with extensive outdoor beds and greenhouses displaying thousands of cacti and succulents, including rare and endangered species from India and abroad. The garden has paved pathways, landscaped sections, three greenhouses, and informative plant labels. The setting is open and arid-themed, suitable for leisurely walks, photography, and botanical observation. Small ponds and seating areas are present within the premises.

Established in 1987 by Dr. J. S. Sarkaria, a cactus specialist, the garden was created to conserve and research rare and endangered species of cacti and succulents. It has grown into a nationally recognized botanical garden and research centre for succulent plants.