Half Day Shopping Tour In Shimla

4 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Shimla, also known as the Queen of Hills, offers great scenic beauty and also some great bargains at its many local bazaars. On this half-day tour, explore the colorful bazaars of Shimla and pick up souvenirs and local wares. Your guide will tell you about the best places to buy from and also help you in negotiating a good price.

Highlights

Lakkar Bazaar

The Mall

The Government Emporium

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: SITA World Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 02 bottles of mineral water per person
Included: Local English speaking guide
Included: Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Not included

Not included: Gratuities (optional)
Not included: Food and drinks, unless specified

Itinerary

Lakkar Bazaar

30 min Admission included

You will be picked up from fixed point / hotel leave for sightseeing.

Located on a narrow road adjoining the Ridge, the bazaar is popular for wooden decorative items and souvenirs. Most of the articles for sale are made by a community of Sikh carpenters who migrated to Shimla over a century ago. The market is famous for the wooden walking sticks on offer.
The Mall

one hour Admission included

This is the main shopping street of Shimla. Built by the British, the Mall is always

buzzing with activity in the numerous shops, cafes, theaters and restaurants. Go to

the Government run Himachal Emporium where you can pick up local handicrafts at

pocket-friendly prices.
Stop 3

45 min Admission included

Located just below the Ridge is the Lower Bazaar. Walk through its narrow chaotic

streets lined with old buildings. The bazaar is located on several streets leading into

one another. You can find almost everything here – from souvenirs to vegetables

and fruits. You can also see some quaint old bookshops selling new as well as old

books.
Stop 4

one hour Admission included

End your tour with a visit to the Tibetan Market. This makeshift market is on Shimla’s

slopes and is the perfect destination for those who love a good bargain. The Tibetans here sell woollen clothes, rugs, carpets, shoes and jewellery items.

Once your tour will be finished you will be driven back to fixed point / your hotel.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Jannat Valley View BnB
Hotel Landmark
Hotel Vikrant
Himland East
OYO 12815 HS Ram Bazar
OYO Flagship 29128 Hotel Atithi Jakhu Ropeway
Hotel Harmony Sentiments
Treebo The Alpine Heritage Residency
Hotel Ganga
Hotel Prashant
Itsy Hotels Avantika With Forest View
Krishna Vaas Shimla

and 156 more pickup points

From your hotel in Shimla

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking.
A moderate amount of walking is involved. Consider wearing comfortable clothes and walking shoes.
Government Himachal Handicraft Emporium is closed on Sundays.