Rishikesh a popular site for pilgrimage and activities in the natural and heavenly abode of God, is famous for its pooja essentials, relegious artifacts, shawls and local crafts.
There are many places where one can find a insight of relegious India and shop all the crafts and hospitality the city has to offer. If you are a shopaholic but tired of the usuals malls and market, Rishikesh has much to offer but the trick is…take your bargaining skills along.
One of the famous destination of Rishikesh, this place offers the best opportunity to buy god idols, relegious items , natural oils to gift to your loved one . The market is a perfect place to buy incense sticks, relegious books etc. Apart from all the religious things, if you are a craft enthusiast, you can find small street shops selling wooden crafts and silver jewellery.It is advised to have your bargaining skills up your sleeves because local vendors charge a bit over to tourists.
One of the oldest and largest market, a one stop shopping destination for all the tourists on lookout for shopping.Filled with all the products ranging from perfumes to food to keep your inner foodie satisfied.A perfect spot for tourists and travellers . It is advisable to go in morning or at the early hours of evening to soak in the culture and taste of this city.
Channel your inner indian designer at this market , a perfect place to shop for variety of clothing material along with different types of lace, buttons and all the extra jazz. For winters you can the woolens.
So why buy expensive sarees when you can just design them?
The best place to buy winter clothes, this store offers a wide and beautiful range of sweaters, mufflers and scarfs..but the surprise at really low affordable prices. The products are known for the finesse and being unique.The store owners and staff enjoys a reputation of being polite and will often provide you a few tourist tips.
If you are a old school music lover, this store is a perfect place to satisfy your heart. If you absolutely love to collect CD's rather than downloading them off internet, just step into the Shop. A small shop with a huge collection of music , consisting of relegious chants and various prayers , trance and spiritual music.
The staff is known for their kindness and would even help to find you the music you are looking for or incase that’s unavailable they can order it for you if you have enough time.
If you live the flavour of Indian spices , this place offers it all from fruits , vegetables and plethora of Indian spices. The market is always crowded and buzzing with the aroma of local spices and love this place has to offer.
The best days to visit this market is Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Chandal or sandalwood,one of the most famous item to buy in Rishikesh. This place offer sandalwood chains and jewellery . This store also stocks a good collection of pearl decorative items. A perfect place to collect souvenir to gift to your loved ones back home.
Don’t worry if you forgot your trekking gears or don’t have your adventure essentials at home, you can find all of them at this one store. It sells all the trekking, rafting and hiking gear so you don’t have to refrain yourself from these activities and you can have full fun this city has to offer.