Distance from near by city 500 metres, that is 3 minutes from Shimla.Trip duration (including travel in hours)1 hourTransportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)Travel Tips Carry enough cash so that you can buy remembrances and also, eat a lot! Visiting Shimla is incomplete without Lakkar Bazaar. Lakkar Bazaar is a market area that adjoins the Ridge with Shimla and previously, it was a small village in itself. It is one of the most lovable places to visit in Shimla indeed.
Lakkar Bazaar (as the name suggests, Lakkar is derived from the Hindi word, ‘Lakri’, meaning wood), which is the famous hub for the wooden crafts market in Shimla. A person who is more into street haul rather than going for a brand, Lakkar Bazaar is an ideal place to shop in.
The origin of the market can be traced back to the time when a group of Sikh carpenters settled at Shimla from Hoshiarpur, Punjab and today, they continue to make products out of the walnuts and deodars.
You can get a wide variety of woollens, pashmina shawls and handicrafts and is popular for the Kullu Shawls. Foodies and junkies got a better option to eat at the famous chaat stall named Sita Ram. SHIMLA TOUR PACKAGES must include this place.
Get souvenirs for yourself and your near and dear ones from the Lakkar Bazaar.
If your hunger hits you hard after shopping and even if you do not shop, do not forget to stuff yourself with delicious, crunchy and mouth-watering Aloo Tikki and Chole Bhature from the Sita Ram Chaatwala! We say it is one of the most enjoyable places to visit in Shimla.
Lakkar Bazaar, Shimla timings
The Lakkar Bazaar is open every day from 9 am till 7 pm. Shopaholics, do hop in within this time limit or else you will miss on too many things! This is the best thing about SHIMLA TOURISM.
