Shopping in Himachal Pradesh

Strings of shops selling brightly colorful crafts and artworks of Himachal Pradesh are a must to be explored ones for the tourists. Apart from the woolen shawls and caps woven by the traditional artists of the state, wood crafts of Himachal Pradesh is another thriving industry.

Owing to the Alpine Forests surrounding the region, the woodcrafts industry in the state have flourished well here. Convoluted designs and superbly beautiful wooden toys and other items like fruit bowls, beer mugs, wooden jewellery, decorative boxes and carved images make the tourists to shop for these items to be taken back as souvenirs. Lakkar Bazar in Shimla is one such market which specializes in wooden artifacts.

Being a mountainous region the state has a well developed woollen industry and the markets of Himachal are best palce to get those warm clothes you always wanted, be it yarn or the finished product you have ample options available. Rugs & carpets are also one of the major items purchased by visitors