Sikkim

Although a small state Sikkim it comprises many shopping attractions that are worth-seeing and purchasing. The real charm of shopping places in Sikkim comes from the fact that the markets of Sikkim are not as elaborate as one can easily trace in metropolitan cities.

• Gangtok: Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim and the most important shopping centre. The Old Market, Lall Market, M.G. Road and New Market are the main shopping places, where you can shop the exclusive items of Sikkim. Here, you can trace array of shops that present countless handicrafts and other items. Lall Market is a local market area that vends dried fish, yak's cheese (chhurpi) and yeast to make the local beer. One can also buy 'Choktse' furniture and Lepcha weave bags, the marvelous Tibetan Thangka paintings in other markets of Sikkim. These markets also sell carpets in addition to wooden and bamboo artifacts. It is also famous for woven materials that incorporate dresses, shawls, blankets and knitted garments. If you are crazy about decorative pieces, you are at the perfect place to shop and one can see carved 'Dragon sets' in metal, teeming with precious stones. Near Tibet Hotel, you can mark out many curio shops that trade jewelry and holy objects. The world famous Sikkim Tea, is also available here by the trademark of 'Solja' and 'Khangchendzonga'. The hand woven blankets of Sikkim are made out of sheep's wool making them warm and feather-weight. Try the local handicrafts and artifacts of Sikkim that look stunning.

Tibetan Handicrafts Centre is a trusted name to shop in Sikkim. If you are not good at bargaining, then go for government emporiums, where you will get decent price as well as quality assurance. You can purchase items as a sweet memento of your trip to Sikkim. There are many such objects that can also be bought to gift your near and dear ones.