Paltan Bazaar
Paltan bazzar is one of the most iconic and vibrant market in Dehradun located in the heart of the city near Clock tower(Ghanta ghar). This bazaar is hub for locals and tourists, you can buy anthing from here like clothes, shoes, handicrafts, spices and many more items. This bazaar is not only bazaar because paltan bazaar offers a glimpse into the local culture of Dehtradun.
Why Paltan bazaar is famous?
Paltan bazaar is famous for its wide range of varieties of shops under the same roof. Whether you are looking for household items or trending clothes, shoes, accessories,etc. You will find it all here at affordable prices.
Local Handicrafts
This market is an amazing place to buy traditional handicrafts like shawls, Tibetan carpets, wooden artifacts, and jewelry. These handicrafts are perfect souvenirs and represent the rich coltural heritage of the region.
Clothing and Accessories
This paltan bazaar is also famous for its clothing and accessories items from ethnic wear to modern outfits. This bazaar offers variety of shops for all ages people. And another good thing about this bazaar is that you will find many shops selling items and very affordable prices.
Spices and dry fruits
Dehradun is famous for its basmati rice but paltan bazaar offers a wide range of spices and dry fruits. You can add these Uttarakhand spices to your cooking.
Street food
Your visit is incomplete without tasting the delicious street food. The market has many small stalls and eateries that offers local and regional delicacies. And these are some of street food we recommend you to try in paltan bazaar.
Kachoris and Samosas
Kachori and Samosa is like the king of North-Indian street food. When these fried delights are served with hot with tangy tamarind chutney and spicy green chili chutney.
Chaat
There is variety of chats in Paltan bazaar like aloo tikki chat, papdi chat, and golgappe.
Momos
Momos are one of the most favourite street food in dehradun. Momos are Influenced by the Tibetan and Nepalese communities in the region. You must try whenever you visit Dehradun because in pahadi areas you get the authentic taste of momos.
Local sweets
And last but not the least “Local sweets”. Don’t forget to taste sweets like bal mithai, singhori, and gajak from the sweet shops in Paltan Bazaar.
Some tips for you
Bargain Smartly
Don’t hesitate to negotiate it is common in the bazaar.
Visit in the Morning
Paltan bazaar tends to crowed in the evening and weekends so if you want avoid the rush and have a more relaxed shopping experience, visit in the morning or early afternoon.
Carry cash
Some vendors might accept digital payment but many smaller shops vendors prefer cash transcations so carry enough cash for hassle free shoping.
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