Sector 17 is Chandigarh’s city centre, designed as a large pedestrian plaza surrounded by shops, offices, cinemas and cafés. It has been the place to meet friends and walk in the evening since the city was built, and it remains one of the most recognisable meeting points in the Tricity. For Myra members, Sector 17 is central, safe and easy to reach from every direction, making it a fair halfway point when two people live in different parts of the city. Introductions here often include people from Sectors 16, 22, 9, 10 and 18. The plaza is busy in the evening, with families, students and office workers enjoying the fountains and open spaces. A short walk away, the Rose Garden offers a quieter alternative for a stroll. Many members suggest a coffee in one of the plaza’s cafés followed by a walk, which keeps the first meeting simple and relaxed. On winter evenings, the plaza is lit up and especially pleasant for a walk after dinner, and festival markets often appear here. The plaza’s design follows Le Corbusier’s idea of a city with a head, heart and limbs: Sector 17 is the heart, with the Capitol Complex as the head. The Neelam cinema at one corner of the plaza is one of the city’s original buildings and still shows films today.
Where to meet in Sector 17
Sector 17 plaza and fountains
Open pedestrian squares with fountains and benches. Busy in the evening and easy to find each other.
Plaza cafés
Coffee shops and restaurants around the plaza, good for a short meeting before or after a walk.
Rose Garden, Sector 16
A short walk away, with shaded paths and thousands of rose varieties. Best in late winter and spring.
Government Museum and Art Gallery, Sector 10
A calm museum with Indian art and sculpture, a short ride away. Good for a daytime date.
Getting around
Sector 17 has a major bus terminus and is close to most of the city by auto or cab app. Parking is available in large public lots around the plaza. Cycling is pleasant on the city’s dedicated tracks in the cooler months.
Good to know
- The plaza empties after the shops close. Leave with the crowd and take a ride from the main road.
- Keep belongings secure in the busy evening hours.
Other neighbourhoods in Chandigarh
Meet verified people near Sector 17
Introductions on Myra respect your distance preference, so you can meet people close to home.