Best Markets To Shop In Shimla

Shimla is a spectacular place to feel some soothing scenarios of nature with its enchanting snow-white mountains, lavish greenery, and some wonderful lakes. The British used to visit this place during the scorchy and hot summer and now, it has become a world-famous hill station. 

 A large number of tourists visit this place from all over India and abroad. However, do not limit yourself by viewing only its natural beauty, as Shimla has more to offer you. If you are traveling to Shimla, then do not miss its famous markets. 

Avid shoppers will find a variety of items including handicrafts, souvenirs, woolen items and all in such shopping markets. Shimla is rich in both regular shops and special markets. Let us explore some of the well-known markets of Shimla:

The Mall Road 

It is like the heart of Shimla that is packed with an array of shops, offering items of different varieties. You can amazingly enjoy your shopping spree by purchasing a range of items. The shops of this place offer almost every type of items ranging from woolen items to dry fruits. You can not only shop at various shops here but also get an opportunity of tasting delicious foods, drink coffee, juices to get rid of your fatigue. You can also visit the church in this region. 

The Mall Road is an important shopping destination and a vital commercial center of Shimla. You will be amazed to view the diverse collection of colorful caps of Kinnaur and Kullu, rugs, carpets, pashmina shawls along with their mirror and embroidery work. These are some of the iconic products of Shimla. You can choose your favorites from here whether its Himachali caps, souvenirs, sweaters, gloves, woolen shawls or woolen socks etc. 

You must not skip this place during your Shimla visit. Vehicles are not allowed at this place; therefore, you can have a comfortable and enjoyable shopping experience without any traffic chaos. 

Lakkar Bazaar 

It is a well-known market of Shimla, famous for its dry fruits and wooden items. An incredible collection of wooden items can be found at this particular place which is popular all over India. You can purchase different souvenirs for decorating your living room or for gifting purpose. All of the items signify the hard work and efficiency of the regional artists. Select your preferred items from the long list of wooden toys, wooden sticks, flower vases, candle stands, kitchen pots, small idols, Key-chains, spoons etc. You can opt for fresh fruits, such as cherry, plum, peach, mang etc as well from this market. If you have a sweet tooth, you will also get to relish delicious yet cheap sweets here. Lakkar Bazaar is also popular for the availability of locally made carpets and shawls. 

Lower Bazaar 

It is another mind-blowing shopping location, popular for its number of lanes. Every lane has numerous shops. You must explore the entire area to enjoy its uniqueness. Frequent Shimla visitors just love this place. Lower Bazaar is specifically popular for its handicrafts and wooden items. It also offers colorful and enchanting earthen pots along with numerous pottery items, gloves, shawls, woolen socks and carved wooden sticks. Other specialties of this place are fresh dry fruits and rare to find medicinal herbs. 

The Tibetan Market 

The bargain lovers should definitely stop by this place without compromising on the quality. It is a wonderful shopping destination. Tibetan carpets and rugs, woolen clothes, mufflers, padded jackets, sweaters, scarves along with other Tibetan accessories like leather boots, silver jewelry, and bags are available here. You can choose curios, antiques, Feng-Shui items etc from this place. Its colorful appearance and liveliness will freshen up your mind. 

Ram Bazar 

This is another famous place for people who love shopping – mainly clothing, artifacts or foods, then you must visit this market. You will find some authentic and magnanimous Souvenirs here. It is a crowded place, where everyone is busy with bargaining. Fresh products are its specialty. 

Himachal Emporium 

You can buy different handicrafts items at affordable prices from this place. Situated at the famous Mall Road, it offers woollens, jewelry, and pottery items. All of these products are locally designed. You can go for the spectacular Kinnauri shawls, Kangra silks, and lots more Himachal souvenirs. 

Middle Bazaar

Middle Bazar has a number of general stores and street food stalls and is a great place to stroll through if you are done with the other markets. The easiest way to slip into Middle Bazaar is a flight of stairs from the turn at Baljee's Restaurant on the main Mall Road.

Minchy’s

Do you love to taste different varieties of jams? Then, this place is just for you. It offers a good variety of jams as well as other preservatives. This specific place is rich in different fruits also. Minchy’s process them into high quality and delicious gourmet products. Various stalls offer their products all over the Delhi-Shimla highway. 

*Kindly note that vehicular traffic is not allowed in Shimla markets so you need to walk your way up.

Shimla is ready to provide you a memorable shopping experience. Are you ready?