Must-see shopping in Punjab & Haryana

  • 1469

    Chandigarh

    Named after the birth year of Guru Nanak (the founder of the Sikh faith), this funky independent clothing store sells fabulously colourful scarves, shawls…

  • Khadi India (17-E)

    Chandigarh

    This nongovernment operation has good-value, homespun textiles and clothing, and herbal beauty products of premium quality, the sale of which directly…

  • Fabindia

    Chandigarh

    This premium Indian chain store sells gorgeous garments fusing Indian and Western designs and motifs. It also stocks a superb selection of homewares such…

  • Shastri Market

    Chandigarh

    This bustling, sprawling street market sells a mind-boggling array of household goods and clothing, and is sprinkled with pop-up street-food stalls…

  • Tiny Shop

    Chandigarh

    As cute as the name suggests, this basement boutique opened in 1980 and is secretly tucked away beneath a row of shops and restaurants in the busy Sector…

  • Phulkari

    Chandigarh

    This official Government of Punjab emporium stocks everything from inlaid wooden tables and brightly embroidered phulkari textiles to dupattas (ladies'…

  • Booklovers Retreat

    Amritsar

    An old-school bookshop laden with interesting tomes spanning diverse genres, including the latest Indian and international English bestsellers, plus…

  • Kathian Bazaar

    Amritsar

    Leading northwest from the Golden Temple, the atmospheric Kathian Bazaar sells blankets, stationery, tin pots and red-and-silver wedding bangles.

  • Katra Jaimal Singh Bazaar

    Amritsar

    The frenetic Katra Jaimal Singh Bazaar is crammed with tailors and fashion stores selling saris, suits and garments for both men and women.

  • Shashtri Bazaar

    Amritsar

    Shashtri Bazaar, located deep within Amritsar's bustling old city, is home to shops selling dupattas and fancy woollen shawls.

  • Tahali Sahib Bazaar

    Amritsar

    Tahali Sahib Bazaar is piled high with glittering satin dupattas. It's one of the main markets in Amritsar's old city.

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