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About Lakkar Bazaar in Shimla

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Lakkar Bazaar is a famous shopping hub in Shimla, this market is located close to the famous tourist spot The Ridge in Shimla. This market is mainly famous for wooden decorative items. Also, there are other shops as well from where you can buy woolen garments, famous Pashmina shawls and handcrafted items.

Lakkar Bazaar due to its prime location in Shimla city center offers a unique shopping experience, blessed with natural beauty, pleasant weather, cool breeze blowing, all these adds to the charm of having a marvelous shopping experience while your stay in Shimla.

If you are planning to buy some souvenirs to take back home or for gifting purpose for your loved ones, you can buy the intricately carved wooden items, decorative itmes and the famous local shawl. The Kullu shawl is the popular local shawl sold here, do check out and buy one.

In Lakkar Bazaar, you can engage in buying wooden items like key chains, spoons, pots, candle stands, clocks, pen stand, bowls, plates etc. If you don’t want to buy anything, you can simply walk around the market, appreciating the items and enjoying the lively market.

Lakkar Bazaar is one of the popular tourist spot in Shimla, you must definitely visit this spot to experience the hustle-bustle of the shoppers. Also, Lakkar Bazaar is the starting point of the path to Jakhoo hill temple. If you are planning to walk all the way up to the hill, you can purchase the popular wooden walking sticks here.

An interesting fact about Lakkar Bazaar is that it was started by a group of Sikh carpenters from Hoshiarpur to Shimla in the past. They to make their living started making these wooden items from the wood of deodar and walnut of the area.

In the vicinity of Lakkar Bazaar, there is the ice skating rink and an old cinema hall. These spots give you a unique experience of travelling into the past. Lakkar Bazaar not only lets you enjoy shopping but also gives you a chance to know the local culture.

Lakkar Bazaar not only is vibrant but provides rich intricate wooden items. Every item here is made of wood that captivates the tourists. So, when in Shimla do visit this place, to experience something different and know what it feels like to enjoy shopping in the hills.

After you are done with shopping, you can enjoy the street food or the local cuisines of Himachal Pradesh. If you are a fan of chole Bhature and alloo tikki, do have some at one of the famous old restaurant in Lakkar Bazaar.

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LAKKAR BAZAR

Places to Visit Near Lakkar Bazaar

  1. The Mall Road
  2. The Ridge
  3. Christ Church
  4. Jakhoo Hill
  5. Kali Bari Temple

Things to Do in Kufri

  1. Visit Kufri Fun World 
  2. Horse riding at Mahasu Peak
  3. Enjoy skiing, yak rides, tobogganing, camping, trekking etc.

Best Time to Visit Lakkar Bazaar

The best time to visit Lakkar Bazaar is during the months from March to June. During these months, the atmosphere is pleasant for shopping and visiting the tourists spots in the nearby area. During this time period the temperature usually remains from 15 degree Celsius to 30 degree Celsius. Good enough to walk around the market and explore its beauty. You don’t have to face the sweltering heat. Visiting during this month’s also mean you can enjoy sightseeing, trekking, camping, hiking, shopping, paragliding etc.

How to Reach The Lakkar Bazaar?

Lakkar Bazaar is located near the famous tourist spot, The Ridge in Shimla. From the Shimla railway station it is only 3 kms away. If you are staying in the Shimla city center, you can walk till the market.

Since Lakkar Bazaar is situated in Shimla, to reach Shimla the nearest airport is Shimla airport in Jubbarhatti, only 22 kms away. From here you can take a bus or taxi to reach the main city center, Shimla.

The nearest railway station to Shimla is Kalka Railway Station; from here you can take a bus or taxi. If you are planning to come by bus, state and private buses are available from major places of India like Delhi, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Dehradun etc.

Timings to Visit Lakkar Bazaar

9:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Entry Fees to Visit Lakkar Bazaar

Not required

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