Guidebook for Panchkula
Food Scene
This restaurant should have an International Award. They serve traditional Mughlai food and there is truly nothing like it. Order the Sikandari Raan, the Murgh Wajid Ali, the Murgh Malai Tikka, Kumbh Makki Masala, and of course an assortment of naans and rotis. The cuisine is utterly heavenly. Do not accidentally go to the one in Elante. The two do not compare. The decor is fun, there is a gigantic tree in the middle of the restaurant and lanterns peppered about. The staff is friendly and the copper cups are gorgeous
8 locals recommend
Pashtun Restaurant
This restaurant should have an International Award. They serve traditional Mughlai food and there is truly nothing like it. Order the Sikandari Raan, the Murgh Wajid Ali, the Murgh Malai Tikka, Kumbh Makki Masala, and of course an assortment of naans and rotis. The cuisine is utterly heavenly. Do not accidentally go to the one in Elante. The two do not compare. The decor is fun, there is a gigantic tree in the middle of the restaurant and lanterns peppered about. The staff is friendly and the copper cups are gorgeous
Lumos
Co-working space and Cocktail Bar
A gourmet restaurant serving European cuisine with Asian overtones. Indulge in the plush setting of classic Blue , White & Grey.Tattlers is a bit unique in the fact that it is mostly high tea. They do serve entrées and they are delicious but the feel of the place is as the name suggests.
8 locals recommend
Tattlers
A gourmet restaurant serving European cuisine with Asian overtones. Indulge in the plush setting of classic Blue , White & Grey.Tattlers is a bit unique in the fact that it is mostly high tea. They do serve entrées and they are delicious but the feel of the place is as the name suggests.
"A multi cuisine CAFÉ with a versatile menu offering a wide variety of comfort food cuisines like American, Continental, Italian, Oriental and North Indian.
Indoor & Patio seating! JC’s cafe is charming in particular due to the brilliant design. full of vibrant colors and has a very clean, minimalist, and fun look. "
9 locals recommend
CAFE JC
Shop No. 2 & 3 Azaadi Rte "A multi cuisine CAFÉ with a versatile menu offering a wide variety of comfort food cuisines like American, Continental, Italian, Oriental and North Indian.
Indoor & Patio seating! JC’s cafe is charming in particular due to the brilliant design. full of vibrant colors and has a very clean, minimalist, and fun look. "
This cute cafe has a number of cute and comfy couches where you can sit and enjoy your Coffee. Enjoy the homely atmosphere as the staff ensures that you receive your order on time. It serves Continental, North Indian dishes as well as a number of Rolls. You often find college students here who have simply come to relax and feel at home as well. The outdoor seating too impresses you. Do try the Chicken Breast and Keema Bun along with the Scrambled Eggs and Coffee
9 locals recommend
The Willow Cafe
01 Azaadi Rte This cute cafe has a number of cute and comfy couches where you can sit and enjoy your Coffee. Enjoy the homely atmosphere as the staff ensures that you receive your order on time. It serves Continental, North Indian dishes as well as a number of Rolls. You often find college students here who have simply come to relax and feel at home as well. The outdoor seating too impresses you. Do try the Chicken Breast and Keema Bun along with the Scrambled Eggs and Coffee
The Cafe, started in 2007, was almost a pioneer in its category to offer English-style breakfast. Chandigarh, which was used to only a few fine dining restaurants, dhabas in and around the city and the uphill drive to the nearby Kasauli hills, was quick to lap up the concept.
7 locals recommend
Backpackers Cafe
Madhya Marg The Cafe, started in 2007, was almost a pioneer in its category to offer English-style breakfast. Chandigarh, which was used to only a few fine dining restaurants, dhabas in and around the city and the uphill drive to the nearby Kasauli hills, was quick to lap up the concept.
Get Desserted serves a variety of delicious frozen desserts, waffeles, pancakes, shakes etc
8 locals recommend
Get Desserted
Get Desserted serves a variety of delicious frozen desserts, waffeles, pancakes, shakes etc
Wandering around and feeling like a nomad? Then, step in here and enjoy the delicious Middle Eastern and Cafe dishes they have to offer. Café Nomad imitates the old nomadic wealth of Middle Eastern sheikhs. Wine and Beer are also available here so that your food has good company. The prices may put you off but the moment you have a bite, you realize that it is nothing less than phenomenal. Do try their Mezze Platter, Baklava and Chocolate Mousse.
6 locals recommend
Cafe Nomad
1914 Sarovar Path Wandering around and feeling like a nomad? Then, step in here and enjoy the delicious Middle Eastern and Cafe dishes they have to offer. Café Nomad imitates the old nomadic wealth of Middle Eastern sheikhs. Wine and Beer are also available here so that your food has good company. The prices may put you off but the moment you have a bite, you realize that it is nothing less than phenomenal. Do try their Mezze Platter, Baklava and Chocolate Mousse.
Taking care of hunger pangs till as late as 11:00PM, Dastaan is a casual dining restaurant serving North Indian preparations. A great place in Sector 7, it is praised for its stylish presentation and is a nice joint to visit when one is looking to satiate hunger pangs with tasty, hygienic food at reasonable prices.
8 locals recommend
Dastaan
SCO 43 Madhya Marg Taking care of hunger pangs till as late as 11:00PM, Dastaan is a casual dining restaurant serving North Indian preparations. A great place in Sector 7, it is praised for its stylish presentation and is a nice joint to visit when one is looking to satiate hunger pangs with tasty, hygienic food at reasonable prices.
Amigos is an absolute delight to the city of Chandigarh. Amigo’s is a fully vegetarian café. This may sound unappealing at first until you try the incredible selection of pizzas with artichoke and capers and goat cheese and all sorts of other toppings unique to it. The café itself is a wonder, the outdoor seating is akin to the Secret Garden with ivy climbing the bright yellow walls and string lights hanging like a crust of stars over the tables.
7 locals recommend
Amigo's Cafe
Sector 8 B RoadAmigos is an absolute delight to the city of Chandigarh. Amigo’s is a fully vegetarian café. This may sound unappealing at first until you try the incredible selection of pizzas with artichoke and capers and goat cheese and all sorts of other toppings unique to it. The café itself is a wonder, the outdoor seating is akin to the Secret Garden with ivy climbing the bright yellow walls and string lights hanging like a crust of stars over the tables.
Located in Sector 9, Panchkula, this well-loved sandwich shop lives up to its reputation, providing the freshest bread and veggies for a fantastic sandwich experience. Call +172 4610462. A menu can be found on zomato.com or on the Zomato app.
9 locals recommend
Subway
Ambala - Chandigarh ExpresswayLocated in Sector 9, Panchkula, this well-loved sandwich shop lives up to its reputation, providing the freshest bread and veggies for a fantastic sandwich experience. Call +172 4610462. A menu can be found on zomato.com or on the Zomato app.
Located nearby at D-52, SCO 118 Ground, Sector 25, Panchkula, Haryana 134112 is a chain pizzeria with a variety of delicious pizzas. We recommend the thin crust Supreme or Pepperoni. It is open all day and closes at 11pm. Call at +91 9463604754. A menu can be found on zomato.com or on the Zomato app.
14 locals recommend
Domino's Pizza
SCO 49 Gillco Valley RoadLocated nearby at D-52, SCO 118 Ground, Sector 25, Panchkula, Haryana 134112 is a chain pizzeria with a variety of delicious pizzas. We recommend the thin crust Supreme or Pepperoni. It is open all day and closes at 11pm. Call at +91 9463604754. A menu can be found on zomato.com or on the Zomato app.
This is a famous chain sweet shop located in Sector 8. It’s always quite full. Head on over, order what you want at the food bar and wait for a ticket. The chole-bhature is to die for. A traditional, delicious, and affordable lunch all worth the hype.
10 locals recommend
Gopal Sweets
Maheshpur RoadThis is a famous chain sweet shop located in Sector 8. It’s always quite full. Head on over, order what you want at the food bar and wait for a ticket. The chole-bhature is to die for. A traditional, delicious, and affordable lunch all worth the hype.
A very fancy vegetarian, sweet shop located in Sector 11. Absolutely stunning decor. There’s a buffet on the weekdays. We recommend the “hara bhara kebab” and “malai soya chaat” if you’re looking for a snack. The food is mouthwatering, in particular, the “paneer tikka butter masala” if you’re quite hungry.
8 locals recommend
NATHU'S SWEETS
A very fancy vegetarian, sweet shop located in Sector 11. Absolutely stunning decor. There’s a buffet on the weekdays. We recommend the “hara bhara kebab” and “malai soya chaat” if you’re looking for a snack. The food is mouthwatering, in particular, the “paneer tikka butter masala” if you’re quite hungry.
This is famous for its microbrewery. The dishes, however, are excellent, if a little expensive. Absolutely, worth the price, though, they don’t skimp with portions and put a lot of thought into food design. A great restaurant, meticulously decorated, and quite popular! Head over to Sector 9, Panchkula for a bite!
8 locals recommend
Hops n Grains The Microbrewery
Maheshpur RoadThis is famous for its microbrewery. The dishes, however, are excellent, if a little expensive. Absolutely, worth the price, though, they don’t skimp with portions and put a lot of thought into food design. A great restaurant, meticulously decorated, and quite popular! Head over to Sector 9, Panchkula for a bite!
Located at Sector 11, Panchkula, this small sweet shop and restaurant is rated extremely high! Head on over for some small eats and beautiful desserts. It is often busy so be prepared to wait a bit for your seat.
10 locals recommend
Anupam Sweets
Amartex RoadLocated at Sector 11, Panchkula, this small sweet shop and restaurant is rated extremely high! Head on over for some small eats and beautiful desserts. It is often busy so be prepared to wait a bit for your seat.
The well-known pizza chain has a restaurant in Sector 5, Panchkula. Call +172 3988398 to order in and check Zomato or the Zomato app for a menu.
9 locals recommend
Pizza Hut
Ambala - Chandigarh ExpresswayThe well-known pizza chain has a restaurant in Sector 5, Panchkula. Call +172 3988398 to order in and check Zomato or the Zomato app for a menu.
We like how close it is. A favorite for many locals. Some say it’s too good to resist and is the tastiest chicken around. Located at Sector 10, Budanpur, Panchkula, Haryana 134108, this small shop opens at 6PM. Call at 095924 47866 to order a variety of traditional North Indian cuisine. A menu can be found on zomato.com or on the Zomato app.
7 locals recommend
Royal Chicken Corner
We like how close it is. A favorite for many locals. Some say it’s too good to resist and is the tastiest chicken around. Located at Sector 10, Budanpur, Panchkula, Haryana 134108, this small shop opens at 6PM. Call at 095924 47866 to order a variety of traditional North Indian cuisine. A menu can be found on zomato.com or on the Zomato app.
Drinks & Nightlife
The real attraction of this bar is the meticulous design. It is fashioned after a proper British pub from the 1920s. All wood and leather chairs, it’s a perfect place for a quiet evening. The front opens up in the evenings to a deck of draping vines and edison lights. It’s a lovely place for a romantic conversation
8 locals recommend
The Back Room
The real attraction of this bar is the meticulous design. It is fashioned after a proper British pub from the 1920s. All wood and leather chairs, it’s a perfect place for a quiet evening. The front opens up in the evenings to a deck of draping vines and edison lights. It’s a lovely place for a romantic conversation
Parks & Nature
Sukhna Lake is a beautiful lake that lies in the foothills of Shivalik range. The unique thing about Sukhna is that it is a man made lake. It is a 3 km long lake that was created in the year 1958. It was done by damming the Sukhna Choe, which is a seasonal stream flowing down from the Shivalik hills. Chandigarh Sukhna Lake serves as a great picnic spot and an apt place for pursuing water sport activities like boating, yachting and water skiing etc. The atmosphere over here is very serene and thus apt for meditating.
61 locals recommend
Sukhna Lake
Sukhna Lake is a beautiful lake that lies in the foothills of Shivalik range. The unique thing about Sukhna is that it is a man made lake. It is a 3 km long lake that was created in the year 1958. It was done by damming the Sukhna Choe, which is a seasonal stream flowing down from the Shivalik hills. Chandigarh Sukhna Lake serves as a great picnic spot and an apt place for pursuing water sport activities like boating, yachting and water skiing etc. The atmosphere over here is very serene and thus apt for meditating.
Chandigarh has the distinction of having a unique world acclaimed Rock Garden. It Consist of art object, fashioned from industrial and urban waste. It is situated between the capital complex and Sukhna lake in Sector1.It nestles amidst 20acres of woods in the form of an open air exhibition hall, theater trove and a miniature maze all rolled into one vast fantasy land of art and landscape. It is without doubt, a tourist spot that is a must on the itinerary of visitor to Chandigarh.
34 locals recommend
Rock Garden of Chandigarh
Chandigarh has the distinction of having a unique world acclaimed Rock Garden. It Consist of art object, fashioned from industrial and urban waste. It is situated between the capital complex and Sukhna lake in Sector1.It nestles amidst 20acres of woods in the form of an open air exhibition hall, theater trove and a miniature maze all rolled into one vast fantasy land of art and landscape. It is without doubt, a tourist spot that is a must on the itinerary of visitor to Chandigarh.
Do you fancy a stroll in the cool of the evening? The Herbal Garden is just a stone’s throw west of our property. This garden is well-maintained and right by the steady waters of the Ghaggar River. We’re quite proud of this quaint little spot especially since it values its own privacy. There’s a view of the bridge a long way off and the rest of it is trees and river stones
8 locals recommend
Herbal Park
Do you fancy a stroll in the cool of the evening? The Herbal Garden is just a stone’s throw west of our property. This garden is well-maintained and right by the steady waters of the Ghaggar River. We’re quite proud of this quaint little spot especially since it values its own privacy. There’s a view of the bridge a long way off and the rest of it is trees and river stones
Shopping
Spread across 20 acres, Elante Mall complex is located in ‘The City Beautiful’, Chandigarh. It consists of three distinct facilities which include the Elante Mall, Elante Office Complex & Hyatt Regency with a central courtyard enhancing their appeal. Elante, with its retail space of over 1.1 million Sq. Ft, is the largest mall in Chandigarh. The retail space houses over 235 premium national and international brands which includes hypermarket, department stores, fashion and designer brands, multiplex, toy store, Sports Bar, Bowling Alley, Entertainment Zone and a host of Food & Beverage Options
44 locals recommend
Elante mall
Spread across 20 acres, Elante Mall complex is located in ‘The City Beautiful’, Chandigarh. It consists of three distinct facilities which include the Elante Mall, Elante Office Complex & Hyatt Regency with a central courtyard enhancing their appeal. Elante, with its retail space of over 1.1 million Sq. Ft, is the largest mall in Chandigarh. The retail space houses over 235 premium national and international brands which includes hypermarket, department stores, fashion and designer brands, multiplex, toy store, Sports Bar, Bowling Alley, Entertainment Zone and a host of Food & Beverage Options
Shastri Market is where you can get anything and everything. The entire family can find clothes and accessories at this place. Enter this market in the late afternoon or evening to have a gala time while buying products. This old market has several products available at reasonable prices. You will find it fun to buy handicrafts, apparels, and gift items here. You can also buy utensils and groceries from this market. The place also has a variety of accessories like handbags, jewelry, and shoes to offer. Just make sure that you try and bargain because there’s a lot of scope for negotiation.
8 locals recommend
Shastri Market Road
Shastri Market Road Shastri Market is where you can get anything and everything. The entire family can find clothes and accessories at this place. Enter this market in the late afternoon or evening to have a gala time while buying products. This old market has several products available at reasonable prices. You will find it fun to buy handicrafts, apparels, and gift items here. You can also buy utensils and groceries from this market. The place also has a variety of accessories like handbags, jewelry, and shoes to offer. Just make sure that you try and bargain because there’s a lot of scope for negotiation.
Essentials
It is one of the famous and well-known supermarkets in Chandigarh. MG Supermarket offers a wide range of imported food items, chocolates, alcohol, juices, wines and a lot more. They also have hot food lunch packs and is known as one of the most hygienic butcheries in Chandigarh.
8 locals recommend
M.G. Supermarket
It is one of the famous and well-known supermarkets in Chandigarh. MG Supermarket offers a wide range of imported food items, chocolates, alcohol, juices, wines and a lot more. They also have hot food lunch packs and is known as one of the most hygienic butcheries in Chandigarh.
it is the oldest departmental store in chandigarh since 1955. It has great quality products for reasonable prices. (General Stores, Grocery Wholesalers )
8 locals recommend
Kewal Stores
it is the oldest departmental store in chandigarh since 1955. It has great quality products for reasonable prices. (General Stores, Grocery Wholesalers )
Easyday Club
Perfect for your everyday grocery and personal needs. Closes at 10 pm
Arts & Culture
Govt Museum and Art Gallery, Chandigarh was established in 1947 to preserve the Gandharan sculptures, Pahari and Rajasthani miniature paintings. After the partition in 1947, the collection of paintings, sculptures, decorative arts and other art objects in the Central Museum in Lahore was shifted to this museum. Besides the exquisite design, the Museum comprises an Art Gallery, Natural History Museum, Chandigarh Architecture Museum and National Gallery of Portraits. The Chandigarh Architecture Museum displays the original documents of the planning and evolution of the city. You can also find some rare plans, sketches and photographs of the City in this section.
14 locals recommend
Government Museum and Art Gallery
Sector Govt Museum and Art Gallery, Chandigarh was established in 1947 to preserve the Gandharan sculptures, Pahari and Rajasthani miniature paintings. After the partition in 1947, the collection of paintings, sculptures, decorative arts and other art objects in the Central Museum in Lahore was shifted to this museum. Besides the exquisite design, the Museum comprises an Art Gallery, Natural History Museum, Chandigarh Architecture Museum and National Gallery of Portraits. The Chandigarh Architecture Museum displays the original documents of the planning and evolution of the city. You can also find some rare plans, sketches and photographs of the City in this section.
Le Corbusier Center has been set up by the Chandigarh Administration, at the old Sector 19 office of the city’s architect, Le Corbusier. The Swiss-French architect used the office while conceptualizing the city almost six decades ago. The Center displays and exhibits the life and works of Le Corbusier, so that tourists and future generations may be able to acquaint themselves with the rich cultural heritage of the city.
11 locals recommend
Le Corbusier Centre
Madhya Marg Le Corbusier Center has been set up by the Chandigarh Administration, at the old Sector 19 office of the city’s architect, Le Corbusier. The Swiss-French architect used the office while conceptualizing the city almost six decades ago. The Center displays and exhibits the life and works of Le Corbusier, so that tourists and future generations may be able to acquaint themselves with the rich cultural heritage of the city.
Entertainment & Activities
Elante Mall -CTU
See a film at the Elante