Chandigarh's shopping charms
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Shopping in City Beautiful is more of an experience than a chore. Chandigarh provides a harmony of elegance, space and serenity in contrast to the bustle of other congested marketplaces across various cities of Punjab and Haryana.
It has something for every shopper, from the wide spaces of Sector 17 Plaza, where luxury retailers coexist with neighbourhood boutiques, to Elante Mall, a centre for international brands with cozy cafés.
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On the other end are the older markets like Shastri Bazaar or Palika Bazaar which have a lively charm of their own, selling everything from handmade juttis to phulkari dupattas to chaatais.
The shopping culture of Chandigarh is very closely linked to its identity, which is both contemporary and traditional. From authentic Punjabi handicrafts to international brands, the city offers you not just goods but also memories to take home, mixing local warmth with global charm.
Shopping in Chandigarh is about enjoying every moment in a city that is both fashionable and soulful.
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Shivanshi Verma, Mohali
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