Shimla for the Shopaholics: Best Places in Shimla to Shop Till You Drop!

During the peak summer months of May-June, and the peak winter months of December to February, Shimla sees a flood of tourists, especially from Delhi, Haryana and Punjab. So it’s always better to look for the best Shimla tour packages from Delhi or whichever city you are traveling from, at least two months in advance to get the bookings done easily. Once in Shimla, apart from the rosy weather, you can delve into a plethora of curios and memorabilia to take back home. Check out these shopping hubs of this city.

1. 1. Tibetan Market

This market is roosted on Shimla's slopes and is the ideal destination for the individuals who cherish a decent deal. Woolen garments, Tibetan mats and covers, cushioned coats, suppressors, scarves, sweaters and in addition, quality Tibetan adornments like packs, boots, shoes and gems are found in its bylanes. On the off chance that you meander further into the disorderly paths, you'll additionally find beguiling collectibles and trinkets. Found just underneath the Ridge, the market is the favored destination for explorers hoping to shop at reasonable costs.

2. The Mall Road

In Shimla, the Mall Road lies at the heart of all the activity and action. Humming with shops, bistros, theaters, eateries and an entire pack of joy, it is near all spots of interest. The eateries here offer an extensive variety of foods, and the Gaiety Theater is the spot to go for social exercises in Shimla. Reaching out from Barnes Court in the east to the Viceregal Lodge in the west, this is the spot to go when you're hoping to be entertained.

3. Lower Bazaar

As the name proposes, this market is found simply below the Mall Road, and begins from the bus stand in Shimla. It involves unlimited avenues converging into each other, with shops offering everything from wooden things, strolling sticks, winter garments to cellular telephones and vegetables. Albeit less extravagant than its upper counterpart, the Lower Bazar holds an old world appeal and is a brilliant spot to get your hands on some economical day by day items.

4. Minchy’s

For an essence of scrumptious and bona fide sticks and jam, head to Minocha Industries' assembling outlet situated in the town of Shoghi. Minchy's, their brand of natural product based sticks and jam, are a famous gift to take back home from Shimla. This area is honored with a rich assortment of foods grown from the ground forms these into delectable and top notch gourmet items.

5. Lakkar Bazaar

A trek to Shimla is fragmented without a walk around the labyrinth like rear ways of Lakkar Bazaar. Situated on a slender street bordering the Ridge, the bazaar is prominent for wooden embellishing things and trinkets. A large number of shops offer an extensive variety of pashmina shawls, woolens and crafted works and the bazaar is particularly well known for its Kullu shawls. This bazaar is perhaps one of the most entertaining places to visit in Shimla.

Dimpy Roy, a travel writer, currently working with an Online Travel Guide is passionate about writing on various destinations.