If you are craving shopping then head towards the Lakkar Bazar situated next to Mall Road in Shimla. Lakkar Bazaar is renowned for its wooden items. If you are an avid trekker then you can go for a variety of stylish wooden walking sticks that helps to trek up and down the winding roads of hill stations.

One of the most famous places among tourists Lakkar Bazar holds numerous shops that sell a huge range of antique works, wooden items like candle stands, carved sticks, pans, spoons, pots, key chains, and toys. Grab some woolen garments, pashmina shawls, Himachali handicrafts, artificial jewelry, Kinnaur muffler, and other items too. One may find hotels here where tourists can enjoy their accommodation here. Your tour of Lakkar Bazaar is incomplete without trying local street food that gives one an experience of Himachal's traditional culture.

Entry Fee- no entry fee

Timings- 9 am to 7 pm

Things to do around Lakkar Bazaar

After you are done with shopping make sure to explore some of the amazing places around Lakkar Bazar- Jakhoo Hill- the highest point from where one can capture astounding views of the sunrise and sunset. It is home to the Jakhoo temple, devoted to Lord Hanuman. This place is just 0.2kms away from Lakkar Bazar, The Ridge- located at a distance of 0.6kms away from Lakkar Bazar this is the place for a fantastic leisure walk.

Enjoy some activities here like horse riding, get clicked in Himachali attire, and enjoy the serenity of this place, another happening place to visit is the Mall road located around -0.6kms away from Lakkar Bazaar. This place is perfect for shopping and is lined up with numerous restaurants, cafes, bakeries, bars, clubs, and shops selling antique items, and clothes. Christ Church- built in the year 1857 this place is around 0.9kms away from Lakkar Bazar. Christ Church is built-in the neo-gothic style and is the second oldest church in North India. Another famous place to visit is the Kali Bari temple, located around 1.4kms away from Lakkar Bazar. Offer your prayers to Ma Kali, believed to be an incarnation of Shyamala Mata.