Visitor Guide
Plan Your Visit
Everything you need to know before you come see the lions and deer at Mahendra Choudhury Zoological Park, Chhatbir.
Timings
- Open
- Tuesday – Sunday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Closed
- Every Monday
- Last entry
- One hour before closing
- Best time to visit
- Early morning or late afternoon, and the cooler months (Oct – Mar), for the most active wildlife sightings
Tickets
Every ticket — booked online or bought with cash at the counter — covers one safari ride through both the lion and deer habitats for your whole group.
- Book online in advance and show the QR code on your phone at the gate.
- Or pay cash at the counter on arrival — no online account needed either way.
- Your whole group boards together on one ticket; the visitor count is fixed at booking.
- Lost your ticket? Look it up again with your booking code and phone number.
How to Reach
Chhat Village, Zirakpur–Patiala Highway (NH-7), Punjab — about 17 km from Chandigarh and close to Zirakpur.
- By road: on the Chandigarh–Patiala highway, a short drive past Zirakpur.
- Nearest railway station: Chandigarh Railway Station.
- Nearest airport: Chandigarh International Airport.
- Parking is available on site.
Rules & Guidelines
- Stay seated inside the safari vehicle at all times — do not lean or reach out.
- Do not feed, tease or make loud noises at the animals.
- Flash photography is not permitted near the enclosures.
- Follow the instructions of safari and gate staff at all times.
- No plastic bags, smoking or alcohol inside the park.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the visit.
Frequently Asked
Can I book for the same day?
Yes — online bookings are accepted for same-day visits, subject to the day's timings.
Do I need to print my ticket?
No. Show the QR code on your phone at the gate, or bring a printout — either works.
What if part of my group boards separately?
The whole group listed on a ticket boards together in one go — that's how the ticket is validated at the gate.
Is there a counter to buy tickets on arrival?
Yes, cash tickets are available at the counter for walk-in visitors.