HIMACHAL PRADESH SHOPPING Location : Rural Hubs, Main Markets of Himachal World Famous For : Tibetan Carpet and Buddhist Paintings Antique Items : Kullu Shawls and Caps Other Charms of Shopping : Traditional Shopping Thrill

Shopping On the Famous Mall Road in Shimla

Arts and Crafts People

Shimla Manali

Festivals

Shopkeepers Selling Warm Himachali Dress in Kullu

Shopping in Himachal Pradesh

Travel to Himachal Pradesh in order to bask one of the most cherished experience skirmished by the tourists – Shopping. Himachal Pradesh is a heaven for everyone, including oniomaniacs. Take a exclusive tour of shopping in Himachal Pradesh and pick up souvenirs that will act a constant reminder of a scenic and heart rendering holiday in Himachal Pradesh.

Himachal has unnerving attractions to impress anyone and this trend can also be soughted in the various shopping destinations that will increase your level of excitement. Plan shopping tours of Himachal Pradesh and experience the real delight of shopping in India.

Hopping for Shopping in Himachal Pradesh

Plan a trip to Himachal Pradesh, a land that has well maintained the diversity of multitudinous culture, thus making is possible for tourists to take home handicrafts of different worlds. In Himachal you can find shawls and caps which are a typical of a hill state, Buddhist paintings and Tibetan carpets due to the presence of extreme Tibetan culture and various fruits, jams and metal ware that are the amalgamations of both.

Enjoy a holiday in Himachal Pradesh and go to the various famous shopping destinations that offers great shopping delight.

Famous For Their Warmth - Kullu Shawls

Shopping Destinations in Himachal – Endless Options

McLeodganj

Dharamshala

The famous shopping destinations in Himachal Pradesh in India offer exquisite handicrafts as well as hand looms. Plan a vacation in Dalhousie and go to the Tibetan Handicrafts centre at Gandhi Chowk to buy the best of the Tibetan carpets. McLeodganj and Dharamshala are the hot spots for buying Tibetan crafts and Tibetan herbs.

The calm valley of Kullu is best for shawls and handicrafts that can be bought at Khara Bazaar. While in Kullu you can also buy thick Woollen shawls called pattoos, traditional shoes called pullan, beautiful blankets and the exceptional colourful caps of Kullu.

For fruits, jams and pickle along with shawls and local handicrafts, you should go to the Mall in Shimla and Manali. The most authentic place for enjoying the shopping delight of Manali is at Government owned Charitable Trust Tibetan Handicrafts. While at Manali the most indispensable handicrafts items include Pulla (grass slippers), Patti (local tweed), and Pattoo (local blanket).

People Shopping in a Street Shop in Shimla

Shopping in the Heart of Himachal – Shopping in Shimla

Shopping is an important indulgence that people enjoy in Shimla. Take a tour of Shimla to buy traditional handicrafts that includes walking sticks and Kullu topis. Buy Kinnauri mufflers and scarves and most importantly the Kangra miniatures. The most famous shopping destination in the town will be the mall where there is something persuasive in the small stores. For Chinese shoes go to Tatung, Fook Chung and Hugh & Co, while Lalsons and Comarsons sell woollens. Lakkar bazaar on the other hand is famous for old treasures, traditional artifacts and wooden work. While shopping in local shops, bargaining is a requisite.

If looking for some hand woven carpets, shawls, blankets in traditional weaves, handmade paper and exquisitely carved wooden table, go to the the Cottage industries Emporium. Here you should not miss buying the Himachali caps.