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 17 market area. It sells artistic knick-knacks and household goods that make unique souvenirs to take back home.


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