Sector 8 Travel Guide
Chandigarh
Popular places to visit
Sukhna Lake
After a day exploring Chandigarh's bustling streets, take a stroll around this man-made lake that attracts artists, fishermen and boaters.
Rajiv Gandhi Chandigarh Technology Park
This sleek modern complex serves as a cradle for information technology and innovation in Chandigarh.
Rock Garden
Wander this magical sculpture garden, which was born from a dumping ground, and admire the abstract and wonderful statuettes that were created from recycled waste.
Zakir Rose Garden
Smell the heady scents and admire the colors of a vast collection of rose species that fill this beautiful garden.
Government Museum and Art Gallery
Learn how the planned city of Chandigarh came to be at this architecture museum that sits within the city's premier historic institute.
Gurudwara Singh Sabha
Enjoy a stop at Gurudwara Singh Sabha, an entertaining place to visit in Chandigarh. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its shops.
Things to do
The Hipster Chandigarh Architecture History Tour
Chandigarh: Private Car Hire with Driver and Flexible Hours
Highlights of the Chandigarh (Guided Half Day City Tour)
Top hotels in Sector 8
Hotel Emerald
Kinda old and run down. Towels were so bad. Smelt smoke in the room Staff was very nice though!
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2025
Hyatt Centric Sector 17 Chandigarh
Very well appointed room, helpful staff and delicious in room dining!
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
JW Marriott Hotel Chandigarh
Very good .Service was excellent .
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Mercure Chandigarh Tribune Chowk
Something else
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
The Fern Residency Chandigarh
Lemon Tree Hotel, Chandigarh
breakfast was good and fresh and also it was very much nearby to the nexus elante mall
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sector 8
Sector 7
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sector 7 and surrounding area, you can visit Sukhna Lake and Sector 17 Market.
Sector 18
While Sector 18 isn't home to many top sights, Sector 17 Market and Zakir Rose Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.
Sector 19
While Sector 19 may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Sector 17 Market and Gurudwara Singh Sabha.
Sector 17
Sector 17 is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Sector 17 Market and National Gallery of Portraits.
Sector 26
When in Sector 26, you can plan a visit to Sukhna Lake and Elante Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Sector 16
While visiting Sector 16, you might make a stop by sights like Zakir Rose Garden and Shanti Kunj.
