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Sikkim shopping guide - the must visit shopping places in Sikkim for all budgets

Pradeep Dharmapalan
By Pradeep Dharmapalan
| 17 Jan 2024 02:05 PM
Sikkim shopping guide - the must visit shopping places in Sikkim for all budgets

Influenced by the different culture of Bhutan, Nepal, and Tibet, Sikkim is dramatically a beautiful state located in the northeast region of the country. Sikkim has earned popularity among the tourists across the world due to its pleasant climate, organic vegetation, snow-covered landscapes, and decent commercialization. Sikkim offers various adventure activities, the peaceful yet vibrant environment provides tourists other experiences by which they can enjoy their tour to Sikkim. Shopping in Sikkim such an experience that will not let the tourists get bored. You won’t resist yourself by purchasing exciting products and articles such as unique souvenirs, handicrafts, prayer flags, woolen carpets, and many more things.  You can check out the best shopping places in Sikkim for all budgets.

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1. Top 5 Places for Shopping in Sikkim

Top 5 Places for Shopping in Sikkim
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 Sikkim is the home of mainly three ethnic groups- Lepcha, Nepali, Bhutia who practice and their own unique different cultures. The different cultures of Sikkim result in the development of different food, costumes, and festivals. Markets of Sikkim also showcase the diversity of culture present in Sikkim through its dresses, food, handicrafts, and many more things. Check-out these 5 shopping destinations in Sikkim for an amazing experience

 

2. MG Road

MG Road
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MG Road is the commercial hub of Sikkim which is located in the capital city Gangtok. It is like an open mall below the sky in the center of the city. The market is the hotspot for all the major shops, restaurants, cafes, etc. MG Road Market is a place where you can buy apparently anything from very famous Sikkim Tea to prayer flags. Apart from that, you can also purchase some traditional dresses of Sikkim, handmade pickles, and various handicraft items.

3. Lal Bazaar

Lal Bazaar
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Lal Bazaar is the main market for organic vegetables and fruits in Sikkim. It is located in East Sikkim. Fruits and vegetables sold here by local villagers from the market. It is also a good place to get some dried fish and exotic eatables. It is located in close proximity to MG Road Market.

4. New Market

New Market
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Located in the heart of Gangtok, it is undoubtedly one of the most popular shopping places in Sikkim. The market offers some best items to buy like dry fruits, barfis, and sweet mango peels. New Market is crammed with lots of colorful small shops which look quite amazing. It is recommended to visit New Market to shop for the dried mango peels which you can carry back home with you.

5. Old Market

Old Market
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Old Market in Sikkim is one of the liveliest shopping places. The market is located in MG Marg which is very famous for fashion wear, handicrafts, and other fashion-related accessories. The market is always buzzing with tourists throughout the year. Dogra Jewellery is one of the famous articles to shop for from the Old Market and apart from which one can also buy walnut, almonds at reasonable prices with very good quality.

6. Directorate of Handicrafts & Handlooms

Directorate of Handicrafts & Handlooms
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This market is very famous for its unique, large sales emporium which is located on Tibet Road. The market is the best shopping spot for those who are looking to purchase authentic Sikkimese handcrafted items and artwork. You will get great options and reasonable prices for the fine traditional products created by the local artisans and craftsmen. The main items to shop for fro here include stunning Thangkas, artistic wood carvings, decorative wall hangings, soft woolen carpets and more.

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Author Bio

Pradeep Dharmapalan
Traveller since he was toddler, Storyteller
Pradeep Dharmapalan is a traveller since he was toddler, initially with his itinerant parents and then on his own. He has lived in and travelled to several places around the globe. With close to six decades of wandering now under his belt, his journey of discovery and rediscovery continues, as he assiduously pursues his manifold interests.
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