Chandigarh, Punjab and Haryana States

Photos from our visit to Chandigarh, the capital of Punjab and Haryana States in India. Includes street food, people, and Nek Chand's Rock Garden. Read: Breakfast in Chandigarh: Samosas at Sai Sweets © Uncorneredmarket.com

Our Rickshaw Driver in Chandigarh, India
Our friendly rickshaw driver in Chandigarh, India. Read more about our visit to Chandigarh. © UncorneredMarket.com
Beautiful Henna Hands - Chandigarh, India
Incredibly intricate and beautiful hands done up with henna (mehndi). Taken in Chandigarh, India. Read more about our visit to Chandigarh. © UncorneredMarket.com
Nek Chand's Rock Garden - Chandigarh, India
One of the many statues made out of collected garbage at Chandigarh's famous Rock Garden. Nek Chand started creating structures out of garbage he recycled for art in the 1960s. It was discovered by chance in 1975 and turned into a park in 1976, only to be expanded and added on to in recent years. It's peaceful, unique and fun. Read more about our visit to Chandigarh. © UncorneredMarket.com
Benu, Audrey and Sonia in Chandigarh, India
Meeting new friends in Chandigarh, India. Read more about our visit to Chandigarh. © UncorneredMarket.com
A Warm Greeting by Female Statues at the Rock Garden in Chandigarh
Sculptures made of recycled tiles and other materials at Nek Chand's Rock Garden in Chandigarh, India. Read more about our visit to Chandigarh. © UncorneredMarket.com
A Lovely Breakfast at Sai Sweets - Chandigarh, India
A delicious breakfast at Sai Sweets of samosas, chana masala and various chutneys and sauces. Taken in Chandigarh, India. Read more about our visit to Chandigarh. © UncorneredMarket.com
Time for Tea at Nek Chand's Rock Garden - Chandigarh, India
A group of male sculptures at Nek Chand's Rock Garden offering up tea. Taken in Chandigarh, India. Read more about our visit to Chandigarh. © UncorneredMarket.com
Indian Friends on Motocycles - Chandigarh, India
Our friends Sharan and Rajiv give us a ride on the back of their motorcycles in Chandigarh, India. A bit of an adrenaline rush after a delicious lunch at their place. Read more about our visit to Chandigarh. © UncorneredMarket.com
Friendly Kids in Chandigarh, India
A group of kids we met while walking the streets of Chandigarh in northern India. Read more about our visit to Chandigarh. © UncorneredMarket.com
Judges in Chandigarh, India
A group of judges take a tea (chai) break at the courthouse in Chandigarh, India. Read more about our visit to Chandigarh. © UncorneredMarket.com
Delicious Street Chicken - Chandigarh, India
A tray of tawa chicken cooked fresh on the streets of Chandigarh, India. Read more about our visit to Chandigarh. © UncorneredMarket.com
A Beautiful Flower in Chandigarh, India
Close-up shot of a flower at one of the gardens in Chandigarh, India. Read more about our visit to Chandigarh. © UncorneredMarket.com
Indian Sweets - Chandigarh, India
Just one of many varieties of Indian sweets at Sai Sweets in Chandigarh. One would need months to try and make their way through them all! Read more about our visit to Chandigarh. © UncorneredMarket.com
Coffee with Sharan and Rajiv in Chandigarh, India
Getting a coffee with our friends, Sharan and Rajiv, in Chandigarh, India. Read more about our visit to Chandigarh. © UncorneredMarket.com
Monkey Sculptures at the Rock Garden - Chandigarh, India
A group of sculptures in the shape of Monkeys at Nek Chand's Rock Garden in Chandigarh, India. Read more about our visit to Chandigarh. © UncorneredMarket.com
Roti Rolls in Chandigarh, India
Grilled chicken rapped in roti - delicious Punjab cuisine in Chandigarh, India. Read more about our visit to Chandigarh. © UncorneredMarket.com
Chapati Master - Chandigarh, India
Head chef Rajan Sharma watches his chapati master give us a lesson in how to make chapatis at the Dera Restaurant, Taj Hotel Chandigarh (India). Read more about our visit to Chandigarh. © UncorneredMarket.com
The Young Face of Punjab - Chandigarh, India
A conversation with two young Punjabis at the Rock Garden in Chandigarh, India. Read more about our visit to Chandigarh. © UncorneredMarket.com
Mint Chutney - Chandigarh, India
Creamy with a hint of spice, mint chutney is the perfect condiment for ground lamb and vegetable patties. Taken at the Dera Restaurant at theTaj Hotel in Chandigarh. Read more about our visit to Chandigarh. © UncorneredMarket.com
Samosas and Chole Batura - Chandigarh, India
Samosas and batura with chana masala (or chole), a chickpea-based masala garnished with sweet mango chutney, mint chutney and fresh red onions at Sai Sweets in Chandigarh. We've sampled a lot of chole, and this is possibly our favorite...on the planet. Delicious, reasonably priced and and served up by a friendly staff. Read more about our visit to Chandigarh. © UncorneredMarket.com
Indian Food Mosaic - Chandigarh, India
We were given a tour of refined Indian cuisine at the Dera Restaurant, Taj Hotel in Chandigarh. A delicious evening. Read more about our visit to Chandigarh. © UncorneredMarket.com
Tandoori Chicken - Chandigarh, India
Marinated chicken roasted to the point of perfection in a tandoor oven at the Dera Restaurant, Taj Hotel Chandigarh. The meat was moist, tasty and well-matched to the complexity of the marinade. Read more about our visit to Chandigarh. © UncorneredMarket.com
An Array of Home-Cooked Curries in Chandigarh, India
Having lunch at the house of our friends in Chandigarh, India. Delicious curries, raita and chapatis. Read more about our visit to Chandigarh. © UncorneredMarket.com
Aloo Gobi and Mutter Methi Malai - Chandigarh, India
Another fantastic meal, this one home-cooked by our friends' Nepalese cook in Chandigarh. We were still full from breakfast, but couldn't resist these dishes when they were placed before us and accompanied by hot, buttered chapatis. Our friends are spoiled. Read more about our visit to Chandigarh. © UncorneredMarket.com