{"id":14756,"date":"2021-08-06T08:56:48","date_gmt":"2021-08-06T08:56:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/?p=14756"},"modified":"2024-09-20T06:34:05","modified_gmt":"2024-09-20T06:34:05","slug":"shopping-in-sikkim-what-to-buy-and-where","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/shopping-in-sikkim-what-to-buy-and-where\/","title":{"rendered":"Shopping in Sikkim: What to Buy and Where?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sikkim is a unique state in terms of culture and tourism.<strong> And the reason for this uniqueness is home to Lepcha, Nepali, and Bhutia ethnic groups.<\/strong> Because of being inhibited by three different types of groups, with different cultures and customs. It got a fusion of these three in its culture. And hence it offers a unique shopping experience to its visitors.<\/p>\n<p>The merry people of Sikkim celebrate their rich culture by dressing up colorfully and wearing equally beautiful jewelry, which will need some extra space in your luggage while going back from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/sikkim-tours\/\">Sikkim<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It is deeply rooted in the traditions of many ritual objects of religious significance and makes for a lovely souvenir to gift to the near and dear ones or even adorn your house. The pleasing climate, chemical-free vegetation, snow-covered landscape, and decent commercialization have made Sikkim one of the best destinations for a beautiful retreat.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/shopping-in-sikkim-what-to-buy-and-where\/#list-of-what-to-buy-and-where-shopping-in-sikkim\" >List of What to Buy and Where Shopping in Sikkim?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/shopping-in-sikkim-what-to-buy-and-where\/#1-sikkimese-cups-from-mg-road\" >1. Sikkimese Cups from MG Road<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/shopping-in-sikkim-what-to-buy-and-where\/#2-farm-products-from-lal-bazaar\" >2. Farm Products from Lal Bazaar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/shopping-in-sikkim-what-to-buy-and-where\/#3-dry-fruits-barfis-from-new-market\" >3. Dry Fruits &amp; Barfis from New Market<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/shopping-in-sikkim-what-to-buy-and-where\/#4-dogra-jewellery-handicrafts-from-old-market\" >4. Dogra Jewellery &amp; Handicrafts from Old Market<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/shopping-in-sikkim-what-to-buy-and-where\/#5-handcrafted-items-from-the-directorate-of-handicrafts-handlooms\" >5. Handcrafted items from the Directorate of Handicrafts &amp; Handlooms<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"list-of-what-to-buy-and-where-shopping-in-sikkim\"><\/span>List of What to Buy and Where Shopping in Sikkim?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-sikkimese-cups-from-mg-road\"><\/span>1. Sikkimese Cups from MG Road<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14757 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Sikkimese-Cups-from-MG-Road-Gangtok.jpg\" alt=\"Sikkimese Cups from MG Road, Gangtok\" width=\"685\" height=\"354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Sikkimese-Cups-from-MG-Road-Gangtok.jpg 685w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Sikkimese-Cups-from-MG-Road-Gangtok-300x155.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>MG Road is said to be one of the main business areas of Sikkim. MG Road in Sikkim is located in MG Marg, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/gangtok-tours\/\">Gangtok<\/a>. It is an open mall in the city center and is home to major shops, restaurants, etc., in Gangtok.<\/p>\n<p>The traditional Sikkimese cups, Choksi table designs, and Thangkas are what MG Road is known for.<\/p>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><strong>Gangtok Holiday Packages:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-tag\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/3-nights-4-days-gangtok-tour-itinerary.html\">4 Days Gangtok Travel Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/7-days-darjeeling-and-gangtok-tour-package.html\">7 Days Darjeeling &amp; Gangtok Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/6-days-gangtok-lachung-tour-itinerary.html\">Gangtok Lachung 5 Days Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/darjeeling-gangtok-tour-package-from-kolkata.html\">Darjeeling Gangtok Travel from Kolkata<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/gangtok-kalimpong-darjeeling-tour.html\">Gangtok Kalimpong &amp; Darjeeling Trip<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-farm-products-from-lal-bazaar\"><\/span>2. Farm Products from Lal Bazaar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14758 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Lal-Bazar-Gangtok-East-Sikkim.jpg\" alt=\"Farm Products from Lal Bazaar, East Sikkim\" width=\"800\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Lal-Bazar-Gangtok-East-Sikkim.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Lal-Bazar-Gangtok-East-Sikkim-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Lal-Bazar-Gangtok-East-Sikkim-768x431.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Located in East Sikkim, Lal Bazaar is popularly known as the soul of Sikkim\u2019s kitchen. It is one of the best places to shop for chemical-free, organic vegetation and farm products.<\/p>\n<p>All the things and produces in Lal Market are sold fresh from the market by local villagers. Moreover, if you are in Lal Bazaar, you must check out dried fish and exotic and fascinating eatables.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em><strong>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/places-to-visit-sikkim-in-october\/\">Planning a Sikkim Trip in October? Visit These Spots!<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-dry-fruits-barfis-from-new-market\"><\/span>3. Dry Fruits &amp; Barfis from New Market<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14759 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Sweet-Mango-New-Market-Gangtok-Sikkim.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet Mango, New Market, Gangtok, Sikkim\" width=\"749\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Sweet-Mango-New-Market-Gangtok-Sikkim.jpg 749w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Sweet-Mango-New-Market-Gangtok-Sikkim-300x220.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 749px) 100vw, 749px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you are in Gangtok, Sikkim, and in the mood for shopping, or even when you are not, you must go to New Market. And trust us, you will change your mood and go shopping more than your wish. New Market will make you greedy.<\/p>\n<p>It is a busy, little marketplace in the main part of Gangtok. Some of the best items to buy from New Market are dry fruits, barfis, and sweet mango peels.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-dogra-jewellery-handicrafts-from-old-market\"><\/span>4. Dogra Jewellery &amp; Handicrafts from Old Market<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14760 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Handicrafts-from-Old-Market-Sikkim.jpg\" alt=\"Handicrafts from Old Market, Sikkim\" width=\"700\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Handicrafts-from-Old-Market-Sikkim.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Handicrafts-from-Old-Market-Sikkim-300x176.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One of the busiest, liveliest, and most joyful shopping places in Sikkim is Old Market. Located in MG Marg, Old Market is well known for fashion wear as well as accessories. Old Market is a perfect place for those who are good with bargaining.<\/p>\n<p>If you are good at negotiation, you will buy things much cheaper than the rate. Don\u2019t forget the beautiful Dogra jewelry and handicrafts unique to this market. Other than Dogra jewelry and handicrafts, walnuts and almonds of Old Markets are also best-sellers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><strong>North East India Trip Packages:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-tag\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/10-days-north-east-india-tour-itinerary.html\">10 Days North East India Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/13-days-north-east-india-tour-itinerary.html\">13 Days North East Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/5-nights-6-days-north-east-tour-itinerary.html\">5 Nights 6 Days North East Packages<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/7-nights-8-days-north-east-india-tour-package.html\">8 Nights 9 Days Itinerary for North East<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/3-nights-4-days-north-east-tour-itinerary.html\">4 Days Trip to North East India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/6-nights-7-days-north-east-india-tour-package.html\">7 Days North East India Tour Packages<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/7-days-north-east-india-tour-itinerary.html\">6 Nights North East India Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/17-days-north-east-india-tribal-tour-itinerary.html\">16 Nights 17 Days North East Package<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-handcrafted-items-from-the-directorate-of-handicrafts-handlooms\"><\/span>5. Handcrafted items from the Directorate of Handicrafts &amp; Handlooms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14761 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Handcrafted-items-from-Directorate-of-Handicrafts-Handlooms-Sikkim.jpg\" alt=\"Handcrafted items from Directorate of Handicrafts &amp; Handlooms, Sikkim\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Handcrafted-items-from-Directorate-of-Handicrafts-Handlooms-Sikkim.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Handcrafted-items-from-Directorate-of-Handicrafts-Handlooms-Sikkim-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Handcrafted-items-from-Directorate-of-Handicrafts-Handlooms-Sikkim-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Directorate of Handicrafts &amp; Handlooms is located at the edge of Tibet Road. This place is well known for its unique and large Sales Emporium.<\/p>\n<p>This is your end of the search if you search for some genuine handcrafted items and artworks of Sikkim. Moreover, these are exclusively made by local artisans and craftsmen.<\/p>\n<p>[metaslider id=&#8221;8814&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Masks, Tea, Traditional Dress, Thangkas, Buddhist Figurines, Prayer Flags, Dragon Jewellery, Precious Stones, Wall Hangings, Sikkimese Cups, Handwoven Jackets Kimono Style, and Black Cardamom of Sikkim are quite popular. And if you have enough space, you must fill your bags with these exclusive items of Sikkim.<\/p>\n<p>Carrying some extra bags with you is highly suggested because once you enter the markets of Sikkim, the only thing which will come to your mind will be <strong>\u201cI should take some from these, from these, from everything\u201d.<\/strong> And trust us, no matter how much space you are carrying with you in your bag, it won\u2019t be enough for you. So, you must control yourself while shopping.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more about Sikkim in other articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-honeymoon-destinations-in-sikkim\/\">Sikkim 7 Famous Honeymoon Places<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/historical-places-to-visit-in-sikkim\/\">5 Best Historical Places to Visit in Sikkim<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-hill-stations-in-sikkim\/\">Popular Hill Stations in Sikkim You Must Explore<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-popular-food-of-sikkim\/\">10 Most Popular Food of Sikkim<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/monasteries-in-sikkim\/\">Sikkim List of Famous\u00a0 Monasteries<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/beautiful-lakes-in-sikkim\/\">Top 6 Most Beautiful Lakes in Sikkim<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-sikkim\/\">Sikkim 10 Best Places to Visit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-offbeat-places-in-sikkim\/\">Top 6 Offbeat Destinations in Sikkim<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/11-best-places-to-visit-in-sikkim-in-may\/\">11 Places for Sikkim to Visit in May<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sikkim is a unique state in terms of culture and tourism. 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