Shopping in Srinagar is fantastic experience. The region of Jammu and Kashmir is traditionally rich in handicrafts. The wondrous variety of handicrafts that this region produces has few parallel in the world and this make for great shopping in Srinagar.

Hand-woven silk fabric and shawls are also hot favorite with those who go for shopping in Srinagar. Intricate embroidery works embellish the Kashmiri shawls, which are adored all over India and abroad.

Also look for the world famous carpets, while shopping in Srinagar. Kashmiri artisans weave exquisite carpets and floor-coverings in a variety of colors and designs.

Embroidery is also a traditional craft in Jammu and Kashmir, which has earned global fame. Other traditional crafts include cane and bamboo work, metal-crafts etc. Try to pick up, Brass and Silverware, willow baskets, artifacts made of papier-mâché and woolen garments while shopping in Srinagar.

There are many shopping areas in Srinagar. Lal Chowk, Badshah Chowk and Polo View area have some best shopping joints in the city. Check out the Government emporia and the private shops for authentic articles and reasonable prices. You may also find some Tibetan handicrafts here. If you are comfortable with a little bargaining with the roadside vendors, you may shop from them.

There are a lot government emporia and private shops for shopping in Jammu Kashmir. These are usually located in the main cities like Jammu, Srinagar and Leh.

Lal Chowk, Badshah Chowk and the near by Polo View in Srinagar and Vir Marg, Raghunath Bazaar and Hari Market in Jammu are best places for shopping in Srinagar.


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