Chandigarh: To promote night tourism in the city, the local administration has planned to illuminate the world-famous Rock Garden. "We propose to illuminate the Rock Garden so as to make it a special attraction for the tourists to promote night tourism in the city and to increase the average stay of tourists in Chandigarh," Tourism Secretary of Chandigarh Ram Niwas said. The unique art work and figurines of the Garden shall be highlighted through special lighting effects, he said, adding,the Union Ministry of Tourism has given Rs 5 crore grant to illuminate the garden located in Sector-1 here. The Rock Garden, spread over 20 acres and situated close to Sukhna Lake was created by a local resident Nek Chand over three decades ago. It showcases art objects, made from industrial and urban waste. Each year, a large number of domestic and foreign tourists visit Chandigarh, especially to see Rock Garden, he said. Famous for its many theme based gardens, the local administration is also planning new gardens in the city to attract more tourists, which includes setting up of Gardenof Spring and Japanese Garden here in Sector 53 and Sector 31respectively. Meanwhile, in 2010, the number of foreign tourists visiting Chandigarh has recorded an increase. 39,330 foreign visitors arrived in the city last year against 37,967 figures of 2009 and 34,000 a year before.