Kullu Manali

Shopping Delights

Manali is known for its splendid bargains that you can pick up. The region is best known for its woolen shawls and Tibetan carpets, fur caps and mufflers, Tibetan arts and jewellery made of silver and turquoise - all available at the Tibetan Bazaar. Don’t miss out on the Kashmir Handicraft Co-operation located near the Bus Stand where you can find an excellent variety of Pashmina shawls and Kashmiri souvenirs. Visit Bhuttico and Himbunkar in Kullu for some handicrafts typical to the region, including Kinnauri shawls. A good number of shops in Vashshit deal in idols of gods and goddesses and antiques. Sultanpur Market in Kullu is where you find the traditional jewellery. The Himalayan Stores on the Mall has a range of home-made cheddar and yak cheese. For local-made fresh fruit jellies, jams and pickles, the HPMC Store is the best. Exotic vegetables like lingr (a wild asparagus) and the yellow chilli can also be bought here.