About Mount Abu
Rajasthan’s only hill station, Mount Abu. It is embraced by lush green hills of the Aravali range offering some respite from the desert climate of the rest of the state. Covered in vast stretches of green forests, serene lakes, and effusive waterfalls. Therefore, this region allows you to revel amidst panoramic vistas, all year round. The hill station is often called the Oasis of the Desert by the tourists. In this blog, we can see about the best shopping markets in Mount Abu.
Mount Abu with its world-class tourist facilities with hotels ranging from budget class to three star and heritage provides a great holiday escape and other tourist attractions. Every year more than three million national and international tourists visit. Mount Abu enjoying its scenic beauty, rich flora & fauna as well as the marble art of Dilwara jain temples. In historic times, Mount Abu was leased by the The East-India Company (British empire) from the Maharajah of Sirohi. Mount Abu was used as the headquarters for the residents of Rajputana until 1947, and as a sanatorium for troops.
About Shopping in Mount Abu
Mount Abu is a place where shopping markets are filled with vivid handicrafts of Rajasthan. And mostly they are made up of metal and wooden artworks that serve as the perfect memorabilia to remember this beautiful hill station with! Moreover from the markets in Mount Abu one can buy beautiful Kota sarees, lac and stone work bangles, apparels and local hand-crafted dress materials with Sanganeri prints, warm quilts which are famous from Jaipur. Also the other items related to home décor and gifting that are made of sandalwood marble, and sandstone.
Six Best Shopping Markets in Mount Abu
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1. Nakki Lake Market
Open everyday from 8 am to 10 pm, this market is nearby Lake Nakki. Hence, it is the first manmade lake in India. Surrounded by lush greenery, the Nakki Lake market is a good spot to watch the life of Mount Abu unfold in front of you. Different categories of boat rides are available with a minimum price of INR250 for half an hour. There is a special water roller for kids. Good place to spend time here. Moreover, the adjoining garden has a lot of sitting arrangements and spots for photos. Enough eateries around Nakki lake with good quality and variety.
2. Piccadilly Plaza
Known as one of the best emporiums of Rajasthani handicrafts in Mount Abu, this Plaza sits opposite to a Polo ground. It is a two storey building. Therefore, the first floor has separate sections for marble and metal handicrafts. And the second floor is dedicated entirely to traditional Rajasthani clothes. Piccadilly plaza also houses pure silver jewellery. It is open from 9am to 6pm everyday.
3. Kashmir Cottage Emporium
Also lying in the vicinity of Nakki Lake, it is perhaps the most unique shop in all of Mount Abu. As the name suggests, this shop exclusively sells only traditional Kashmiri textiles and handicraft items – from Kashmiri shawls to Kashmiri artisan crafted products. Open from 10 am to 6 pm, it can be found on the Nakki Lake road.
4. Fair Price Rajasthan Emporium
This emporium specialises in metal, stone and wooden handicraft items from the state. Historically, the emporium was an antique gift shop which recently expanded and got converted into an emporium. It sources rare metal handicrafts from all over the state. Therefore, these items represent the culture of Rajasthan and are highly sought after by locals and tourists. Open from 10 am to 5 pm, it can also be found on the Nakki Lake road.
5. Chacha Museum
Once the main shopping market of Mount Abu, this 40-year-old shop offers a range of gift items, souvenirs, handicrafts and local arts. The shop mainly promotes Rajasthani handicrafts such as exquisite brass artefacts, wooden items and the most colourful quilts which anyone would love to take home with them. It is open 10 am to 6 pm and is located in the Main Bazar area in the city.
6. Khadi Bhanda
This is the one-stop shopping destination for all things Khadi. From traditional Rajasthani clothes to classic souvenirs, one can find many products here to commemorate your visit to this bazaar. Although shopping here is an incomplete experience without classy ethnic wear from the Bhandar. Therefore, this is a great location for those looking for sandalwood, handloom, mirror-work and cotton textile products. Khadi Bhandar is open 10 am to 5 pm and is also on the Nakki Lake road.
Conclusion
Known as the summer capital of Rajasthan, Mount Abu is the perfect tourist destination in the state. Travellers can find various kinds of goods that represent the heritage and culture of Rajasthan, as well as that of neighbouring Gujarat – and Nakki Lake road is the one stop shop for all this! Beautiful handicrafts such as Kota sarees, bangles, linen with Sanganeri print, Jaipuri quilts, and products made of marble, sandstone and sandalwood are the main draw of these vibrant markets. Apart from these products, one can also find Rajasthani crafts, paintings, leather goods along with a few Gujarati artworks and many other accessories and apparels, styling themselves with the unique and elegant ethnic wear and products of the region.
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