Top places to explore in Amritsar
1. Lahori Gate Market, Amritsar
If budget-friendly shopping is on your mind, then head straight to the bustling cloth market at Lahori Gate – an important landmark of Amritsar. You will find a variety of shops and showrooms in this market that offer everything from ladies’ wear, cotton suits and dress materials to Pashima shawls. Remember one thing while making a purchase here – don’t forget to bargain!
Like any other lively bazaar in India, here too you will find a variety of street food to excite your taste buds like kulcha, wadiyan, Amritsari papad, pickles and homemade jams. The market also has some of the popular restaurants in Amritsar offering multi-cuisine delicacies.
- Location: Near Lahori Gate, Amritsar
- Timings: 11 AM to 10 PM
- Specialty: Juttis, Pashmina shawls, Phulkari suits, pickles, jams, and papad
2. Katra Jaimal Singh Bazaar, Amritsar
Another important and busy shopping hotspot in Amritsar is Katra Jaimal Singh Bazaar, where you will find a huge collection of sarees, Pashmina shawls, footwear, woodwork, jewellery, Phulkari design dress materials, wedding attire for men and women and handicraft items. The streets here are crammed with clothing stores and tailor shops that witness the surge of shoppers, day-in and day-out.
Besides, there are a number of restaurants and food outlets in this market, where you can enjoy authentic Amritsari Tandoori Chicken with Paratha and a glass of Lassi.
- Location: Near Hall Bazaar, Amritsar
- Timings: 11 AM to 8 PM (Open daily; some shops closed on Sundays)
- Specialty: Pashmina shawls, Phulkari design clothing
3. Hall Bazaar, Amritsar
Hall Bazaar is among the oldest markets in Amritsar, and there is a certain rustic charm about it. This market lies on the way to the Golden Temple and can be seen buzzing with tourists around the year. The entrance to the market is through the Hall Gate (also known as Gandhi Gate) that features Mughal-style architecture and has a giant clock on it. In this market, you can shop for electronic gadgets, lamps, garments, fancy juttis and more importantly, Phulkari design dresses and dress materials.
Wandering around the market can be tiring, so we suggest that you head to any of local restaurants here to relish on some authentic Amritsari Chhole Kulche, Lassi, etc.
- Location: Katra Ahluwalia, Amritsar
- Timings: 9 AM to 7 PM
- Specialty: Juttis, Phulkari designer dresses, Electronic items and Lamps
4. Guru Bazaar, Amritsar
Another heritage market in the city is Guru Bazaar, which is located close to the Golden Temple and Guru Ka Mahal. So when you are visiting any of these two places, do hop to this bazaar for some delightful shopping experience. It is a favourite of ladies since they get the best of gold and silver jewellery here, especially the traditional Jadau one. There are some 2500 shops in this market that are famous for selling not just jewellery but also earthen lamps, diyas and idols of Hindu Gods and Goddesses.
- Location: Shiv Puri, New Amritsar
- Timings: 9 AM to 9 PM
- Specialty: Jadau jewellery, earthen lamps
5. Shastri Market, Amritsar
Shastri Market, located close to Guru Bazaar, is a bustling shopping centre in Amritsar popular for offering a range of jewellery items, and thus women can be seen flocking here all day long. Since it is also in proximity to the Golden Temple, the tourist footfall in this market is huge. This market has many wholesale outlets too offering garments and textile, traditional juttis and ethnic wear.
- Location: Katra Ahluwalia, Amritsar
- Timings: 9 AM to 9 PM
- Specialty: Juttis, Traditional clothing, Jewellery
