The Yadavindra Pinjore Gardens, located in Pinjore 22 km from Chandigarh, were designed by Fidai Khan, Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's foster brother. These gardens house the Shish Mahal palace built in the Rajasthan-Mughal style with symmetrical designs. Below the Shish Mahal are the Rang Mahal and the cubical Jal Mahal. There is also a mini zoo near the Japanese gardens and a few fountains which operate on weekends.
This picnic spot is a tourist favourite and one of the most sought after holiday resorts, with the gardens offering restaurants, bars, conference halls and guest rooms.