7 Most Popular Shopping Places In Rishikesh

Rishikesh is a famous pilgrimage site and is also known for adventure sports activities made possible by its landscape. These two activities are followed by shopping, which is a great activity for tourists to indulge in temple or river rafting.

Rishikesh is noted for a number of products, especially worship essentials, saris, shawls and religious artifacts. There are some great places to shop in the city which are a must visit. Through this article, we take you through the best places to enjoy shopping in Rishikesh.

Places to Shop in Rishikesh

1. Lakshman Jhula Market

There is no better place to start your shopping in Rishikesh than Laxman Jhula Market. Home to many local shops, expect to find many worship essentials and religious items in this market. From beautiful idols of Indian gods to incense sticks, oil and authentic Rudraksha, you can get them all in Rishikesh.

There are also some shops selling jewelery and unique wooden items. Take your bargaining skills along.

Location: Lakshman Jhula

2. Shyampur Haat Bazar

Shyampur Haat Bazar is a local market located in Rishikesh. You will find fruits, vegetables and local spices in this always crowded market. Check out the large selection of local spices at this local market, they are always fresh. The best time to visit this market is on Wednesday, Monday or Friday.

Location: Shyampur  

3. Rishikesh Main Market

A top shopping destination for tourists and locals, the shops in Rishikesh Main Market offer good and good products at reasonable prices. It is best to visit in the early morning or evening to know what the shopping experience in Rishikesh is like. You can buy clothes, spices, perfumes and much more in this market.

Location: Near Jhanda Chowk

4. Gole Market

Gole Bazar comes to life in the evening when locals come to shop for clothes and accessories. On weekends the market is in full swing. The market is a great place to buy yourself some traditional Indian clothes. During the months of October to January, you will find a variety of winter wears sold in the market.

5. Ram Jhula Market

One of the unique places to shop in Rishikesh is Ram Jhula Bazaar. Home to many shops and street stalls, Ram Jhula Bazaar is always crowded with locals and tourists who come to see and buy the local products. From clothing to jewelery and local spices, you will find it all in the market at Ram Jhula

Location: Ram Jhula

6. Music For Soul

This Rishikesh music store is popular for its spiritual and trance music CDs and DVDs. The store has a large collection of CDS with Chalisa and Prayers of Bhagavad Gita. The friendly staff of this store are always ready to go that extra mile to make customers happy so if they don’t have the title you are looking for, they will try to order it for you.

Location: Swarg Ashram

7. Garhwal Wool and Craft Shop

This store in Rishikesh is the place where you must buy the finest selection of woolen garments. Various types of winter wear are available here using high quality Garhwali wool.

The staff and owners are extremely friendly, they will not only guide you through some local tourist tips, but will also provide you with a refreshing cup of tea or a soft drink.

Location: Main Market