20 Shopping Places in Chandigarh That Have You Reaching For Your Wallet

Renowned to be one of the most beautiful cities of India, Chandigarh prides itself on having a lot of other attributes too. Among the varied facilities that this union territory offers,  its vivacious crowd and its shopping hubs are quite the high ranking partners. The crowd is the mostly young hardworking type or the retired relaxing type, but as for the shopping options the places has earned quite a name not only within the city but in the neighboring states of Punjab and Haryana too. To guide you right to these much talked of shopping places in Chandigarh a small list of some of the best shopping hubs of the city has been compiled below.

20 Best Shopping Places in Chandigarh to Explore

Chandigarh has a lot of fun places to shop. The shopping hubs of the city are categorized into the markets, the shopping places, and the malls.

Markets in Chandigarh

1. Sector 17 Shopping Plaza

Heart of the Chandigarh city, the Sector 17 Shopping Plaza is among the top contenders for best places to shop in Chandigarh.  The distinguishing feature of this market is that it caters to the need of all. Being the oldest shopping places in the city, this place has had garnered such adoration over time.

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2. Shastri Market, Sector 22

Another of the commendable options for shopping hubs in Chandigarh is the sector 22 market which also goes by the name Shastri Market. This place is mostly hoarded by the youthful crowd of the city and caters to their need for trendy clothes, funky footwear, splendid accessories and much more.

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3. Palika Bazaar, Sector 19

Nestled in sector 19 of the Chandigarh, the Palika Bazaar is not much like the bazaar of the same name in Delhi. Rather it is a street market that brought the concept of cash back and discounts to the streets. Quite popular owing to its location, this market has Sukhna Lake and sector 17 as its neighbors.

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4. Rehri Market, Sector 15

Built on the same lines as that of the Shastri market, this market is situated on the most sought-after spot in the area and is easily accessible to all. From clothes to shoes to household items, the market prides itself on being a host to all the customer needs.

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5. Furniture Market, Sector 34

As clearly as the name spells out, this market is all about your needs for interiors. Being one of the best markets for furniture in quite a radius, this market never witnesses dissatisfied customers. The marginally priced goods in the market also work their charm in luring in more crowd.

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6. Sector 11 Market

Proclaimed to be the main market in the city, the sector 11 market is lined with humongous showrooms. This is again a market that satiates all customer needs and not only shopping, the market is blessed with some impeccable street food hubs also.

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7. Patel Market, Sector 15

Another of the hangout points for the youth of the city, the Patel market is quite a hub for shopping lovers too. The unique brands and their unique collection of footwear, clothing, and accessories never fail to grab the best crowd of the city.

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8. Sadar Bazaar, Sector 19

Another shopping gem of sector 19, the Sadar Bazaar also falls among the sought after markets in Chandigarh. It is this market that has reasonable rates and proves to provide stuff for both males and females. Bargaining is routine in this market and therefore after a little effort on the buyer’s end,  the place seems easily affordable.

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9. Krishna Market, Sector 41

Not only the youth, the Krishna market has always worked its charm on different age groups ranging from kids to adolescents to the oldies in the city.  More famous for its collection of traditional wear, this market is a hip shopping place in Chandigarh.

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10. Sector 7 Market

The basic car market in the town is the sector 7 market. This market is nothing if loaded with what it deals in and that is cars and more cars. Ranging from the insignificant Maruti 800 to whopping Audis and Mercedes, this market deals in all forms of used cars. The Sunday car bazaar in the area is quite a highlight and has people coming over from all over the city.

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Shopping Places in Chandigarh

11. Glass Palace

As intriguing on inside as alluring it is on the outside.  The Glass Palace is one of the best furniture shops in the Chandigarh and sells some of the most stylish furniture you might have ever seen. From comfy bedroom chairs to the exotic drawing room sets, this place is known for it all.

• Where: Madhya Marg, 7c, Sector 7, Chandigarh

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12. Punjab Government Emporium

Looking for the traditional Punjabi clothing? Visit the Punjab Government Emporium in sector 17 and witness the wide variety and bright hues of the Punjabi shoes and attires.

• Where: Sector 17, Chandigarh

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13. Gujarat Handlooms and Handicrafts Emporium

Bringing a little more of the different culture of Gujarat to Chandigarh, the Gujarat Handlooms and Handicraft Emporium is quite the wave in the city. This distinguished place was set up in the year 1996 and since has sold an inexplicable amount of the wooden, brass, metal and painted handicrafts in addition to the traditional handlooms.

• Where: Sector 20 D, Chandigarh

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14. Pal Footwear

The fun of being so near Punjab is not complete without having some exclusivity of the state as you leave.  To accomplish this, the traditional Punjabi footwear also called a Jutti, is a must buy in Chandigarh. A wide variety of this juttis in different styles and colors can easily be seen at Pal Footwear.

• Where: Janta Market, Manimajra, Chandigarh

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15. Honey Hut

For the lovers of organic foods, the Honey Hut has to be the paradise. This little place is most well-known for selling jams and juices but in addition to it, it also sells a number of flavored teas and other honey products too. A must visit when in Chandigarh; this place has an exquisite collection.

• Where: Shastri Market Road, Sector 22, Chandigarh

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Shopping Malls in Chandigarh

16. Elante Mall

Unparalleled shopping hub in Chandigarh, the Elante Mall garnered quite the limelight for being the biggest mall in India at the time of its inception. Not only the size but the varied availability of international brands in the mall has made it quite the favorite among tourists and the locals alike.

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17. DLF City Centre

The place for the brand lovers, the DLF City Centre Mall promises a pleasant shopping experience in Chandigarh.  Restaurants, branded showrooms, and cinema hall, the mall has it all within its premises. Further the ample parking that this mall provides also increases the charm of the mall.

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18. North Country Mall, Mohali

Currently the biggest mall in Punjab, the North Country Mall is not only a shopping hub but has varied entertainment activities too.  For one the place has the PVR theatre which is a favorite of the people of the Chandigarh, and secondly, it also has some other good sporting and entertainment activities.  The only flaw that this place faces is its distance from the main city of Chandigarh.

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19. Paras Down Town, Zirakpur

Another area that is rapidly getting developed near Chandigarh is Zirakpur.  Situated in Zirakpur is a mall that goes by the name Paras Down Town. Due to the presence of some distinguished brands and a good movie theatre the mall has a good footfall, but the absence of the common food court does not work well in its favor.

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20. Centra Mall, Industrial Area Phase 1

The mall to introduce the PVR cinemas to the city of Chandigarh, the Centra mall is another of the popular malls in the area.  This mall is not much about the big brands and fancy showrooms, yet it garners decent crowd owing to the in-house cinema hall.

The list above clearly indicates the love and the facilities that Chandigarh displays with regard to shopping. But the experience of shopping in these districts, surrounded by the fun crowd of the city has a charm of its own. To understand this at best, these places are best explored first hand

If you have been lucky enough to have had a shopping experience in this exceptional city, we would love to hear your suggestions and experiences too. Do share your knowledge with us in the comments section below.

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