Now it’s time for everyone to write because the concept shopping such an exciting one as it is one of the happy and relaxing form for all human beings. I am taking you all to “trilled shopping at Meghalaya” to make you all much more trilled.
- Dawki Market.
- Hat Thymmai.
- Gokolgre daily market.
- Lew Sohra Bazaar.
- Bara Bazar.
- Laitumkhrah Market.
- Polo Bazaar.
- OB Shopping Mall .
the above mentioned are the some of the shopping centers at Meghalaya. which are mostly visited by the visitors during the stay in Meghalaya.
BARA BAZAR:
This market is the largest in Meghalaya. You have ample choices here. You can spend an entire day without tiring yourself. This market is full of narrow by-lanes. If you don’t have a proper guide, you might get lost initially.
At the starting of this Bazar area, you can spend time at thrift shopping. The items will begin at Rs. 100 to around Rs. 850 per piece of the branded first copy of shoes and handbags. In short, you will have one of its kind experiences while street shopping in Meghalaya.
POLO BAZAE:
While visiting Shillong, Meghalaya for the first time, it’s always better to start your shopping from the main markets. As is this one, located at one of the junctions of the Police Bazaar area.
You get everything from clothes to fruits and vegetables from this market that opens up till late at night. So, the party for shopping in Meghalaya never ends for youngsters while visiting this bazaar. Get Jadoh, a local Khasi snack, at just Rs. 40/- per piece.
DAWKI MARKET:
The Dawki Market has enough variety and diversity in terms of options such that you needn’t visit any other shopping mall during your visit. Near the banks of the famous Dawki river, this market is most well known for its eateries and delicacies.
If you are to visit the market, do not miss out on trying the rice cakes, steam rice and the famous Meghalaya non-veg curries. As the market is close to the famous tourist attractions such as the Dawki river, The Dawki Kali Mandir and the Dawki boating point, this is an apt place to relax after visiting all the places and have a tasty snack. The market is open from 8 Am till 5 Pm on all days.
HAT THYMMAI:
This market is famous for its exotic location at Hat Thymmai. It purposely offers everything from chocolates, beer, cosmetic items, medicines, and other grocery items. While trekking up and down the mountains nearby, this market is really helpful for the young or experienced trekkers.
Every week, this market sells a special range of Bangladeshi items at very cheap rates. So, it’s a great place to explore for those who would want to have a cross-border item.
GOKOLGRE DAILY MARKET :
The ultimate fun when visiting the state, that’s coined as the Scotland of the East, is when you enjoy eating regular and traditional snacks. This market offers the same to the visitors it has every day.
Apart from that, you get to purchase items like vegetables, meat, as well as good beds. The surrounding of this market makes shopping at Meghalaya worthwhile because it is covered with mountainous backdrops and hilly roads to trek on as you stay here.
LAITUMKHRAH MARKET :
It’s one of the upscale markets while you are searching for unique places to continue shopping. Find a chance to try multiple food joints, if you are hungry for something contemporary like Pizza or Burger. Otherwise, go deeper into the market to get the cheapest produce.
For example, you can find a lemon costing only Rs. 10 and dozens of yummy and fresh bananas at just Rs. 20. At this market, shopping at Meghalaya becomes easier for buyers when vendors from nearby villages come here early morning to sell the produce they harvested originally.
OB SHOPPING MALL:
Your trip to Meghalaya will not be over until you visit one of the famous shopping centres available in the Police Bazaar area. It’s a good place for food lovers, and those who love modern clothes. There are multiple outlets inside the tall building of the OB shopping mall.
It has multiple things to buy in Meghalaya, and that too at discounted rates, especially during the local festival season. It’s one of the best places to explore the choices of liquor, clothes, books, branded items and showrooms like Levis & Reliance Trends.
SUMMARY:
You go to any part of world or country your trip is incomplete without shopping .because it is the one which reminds you of the exciting trip you have been.
and also comment your own experience of shopping and what it means to you.