Vatika Gardens and Musical fountains, Mohali, Punjab India

The name is true in spirit for Nirjhar Vatika in the city center of Panchkula is indeed a watery haunt, what with an artificial lake into which a waterfall cascades down along pebbled path. Visualize swans sliding along the water and children as well as adults enjoying the Cassandra crossing.

The bridge created on the lake is with boulders and it is a treat to watch the little ones as well as elders crosses with apprehension, though for the little grown-ups it is adventure in its own way. Summer evenings, Vatika is packed with families as children have a rollicking time in the waterfall. You can even see some mothers waiting with towels and dresses for their `naughty dolphins' to come out of water. Given a chance, even elders will not mind a splash during the hot evenings. Vatika with its clean air and beautifully landscaped green beckons people from the city as well as Mohali.