Sukanta Sarkar
Abstract
The paper discussed prospects and challenges of tourism industry in Chandigarh. It has found that Chandigarh has good prospects on eco-tourism, MICE tourism, adventure tourism, yoga tourism and cultural tourism. It has dense banyan and eucalyptus plantations. Parrot Bird Sanctuary Chandigarh, Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary, Sukhna Lake, Capitol Complex, Rock Garden, Garden of Silence, Zakir Hussain Rose Garden, Japanese Garden, Terraced Garden, Botanical Garden, Government Museum and art gallery are the popular tourist destinations. Capitol Complex is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is popular for gardens and admirable beauty. It has various tourist attractions outside and inside the city. Tourism is a growing sector. Although there are many challenges before the tourism industry, but Chandigarh has bright prospects in tourism.