Rock Garden of Chandigarh

The Rock Garden of Chandigarh is a unique sculpture garden created by self-taught artist Nek Chand. Located in Chandigarh, India, it is built from recycled waste, rocks, and debris collected over 18 years.1

The garden features thousands of sculptures of human and animal figures, adorned with shards of pottery, glass, and bottle caps. These figures are arranged in groups, creating a striking visual effect. The garden also includes architectural elements like plazas, courtyards, waterfalls, and an amphitheater.1

Nek Chand began building the garden illegally in secret on protected public land. However, due to public support, the government did not destroy it and instead brought it under supervision, with Chand eventually hired to oversee its completion. The Rock Garden opened to the public in 1976 and has since become a significant tourist attraction and a symbol of creative reuse.1