Top 30 Most Popular Shopping Markets in Jammu and Kashmir

The state of Jammu and Kashmir is popularly known for its wide arrays of handicrafts and natural resources. Either to get acquainted with the valley’s culture or preserving memories of the trips, tourists usually love to indulge in shopping activities in this heavenly paradise. Hence, this place is better known as shopper’s paradise and consequently, shopping has been the most famous tourist’s activity over there. When tourists think of indulging any shopping activity, they often come across a question in their mind that where to buy or shop or which are the best markets in Kashmir? There are hundreds or thousands of markets in the entire state but it is difficult to judge the best one for a new person.

 

All the three regions of the state like Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh are utterly unparalleled in terms of its native products and items. So, tourists on a tour to this beautiful state, usually never leave the place without purchasing some unique and wonderful souvenirs. The handicraft items and artifacts materials are the most shopped products in the places. Traditional carpets, shawl and clothes are some of the most popular buying products among the tourists. The most important thing about the arts and handicrafts products of Kashmir is that its variety and quality is matchless with products of anywhere else.

 

Some of the world famous products to buy from the markets of Kashmir are Hand Woven Kashmiri Carpets, Silk, Clothing items with crewel work, Shahtoosh and Pashmina Shawls and Kashmiri Saffron etc. One should not missed to buy some other products like wooden carving products of walnut, Silverware, Brass items, Kashmir shawl etc. Lal chowk and Badshah Chowk in Srinagar are counted as some of the renowned and best markets in Kashmir popularly known for Papier Mache, Walnut Wood Carved items, Kashmiri Handicrafts, etc. In Jammu, one can purchase traditional Dogra Jewellery, dry fruits and handicrafts from popular markets like Raghunath Bazar, Hari Market and Vir Marg. J&K Arts Emporium are available in important cities like Jammu, Srinagar, Gulmarg and Leh, where tourists can purchase trusted quality of Pashmina Shawls, Shahtoosh Shawls and Knotted Carpets. The tibetan Market and Moti Market in Leh are the best market in Ladakh region to buy Wool garments, Thankga Paintings, Hand-woven rugs and carpets, etc. Main Bazar of Ladakh region is also a famous market for buying Tibetan Silver Jewellery and Ladakhi handicrafts items.

 

Apart from all these well known markets, there are large numbers of local markets where rural salesman sell signature products of the state. The floating markets on Dal Lake is also known for selling products like handicrafts, leather goods and etc. In Kashmir, tourists find plenty of opportunities to buy unique and most attractive products of Kashmir to keep those as the memory of Kashmir trip. Only thing to keep in mind while shopping is that one should be very careful about touts and frauds. Tourists should stay alert and have knowledge of the fraud tactics well before moving to the place. So, always get your shopping done from reliable stores of best markets of the Kashmir. It would definitely fill the sheer joy shopping to every tourist to get it done in smart and safe way.

 

Markets in Srinagar

Lal Chowk Market
Residency Road Market
Badshah Chowk Market
Polo View Market
Dal Lake Market
Nehru Park Market
Dal Floting Market
Kashmir Government Arts Emporium

Markets in Jammu

Hari Market
Poshish
Bahu Fort Market
Raghunath Bazaar
Nagrota Bazaar
Gole Market
Bahu Plaza
Jain Bazaar
City Square
Boota Ram Market
Banke Bihari Market
Mengi Market
Vir Marg Market
Apsara Market
Wave Mall
Purani Mandi-Link Road Bazaar

Markets in Leh

Leh Main Market
Tibetan Market
Moti Market
Shar Market
Library Road Market
Nowshera Bazar
Gol Market