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Lal Bazar Road Gangtok Address: Vishal Gaon, Gangtok, Sikkim, 737101, India
Lal Bazar Road is one of the popular shopping areas of the city of Gangtok. Located close to the ever-famous M G Market, this place is where locals as well as tourists flock to all through the week, especially on Sundays!
It truly depicts the vibrant diversity and ethnicity of the State of Sikkim. A shopper’s paradise, the area is home to the Lal Bazar Market, which today after renovation has been turned into a modern market complex called the Khangchendzonga Shopping Plaza.
In this market, local farmers from different parts of Gangtok gather to sell their produce including butter, cheese, vegetables, dried fish, etc. Besides these food items, electronic gadgets, clothes, local handicrafts items and other local products are on sale in this market.
The ground and 1st floors of the buzzing shopping complex feature only vegetable shops while the 2nd and 3rd floors are where tourists can shop for clothes and other items.
This part of the city should be visited to explore the hustle and bustle and interact with locals and shop for local items.
History of Lal Bazar Road in Gangtok
Lal Bazar was established as an open market in 1956 for the people of Gangtok. Named after J. Lal, a Dewan of Chogyals, this market was demolished to make way for the present-day large shopping complex called the Khangchendzonga Shopping Plaza. This renovation took place in 2005.
Things to do at Lal Bazar Road Gangtok
Shopping at Lal Bazar Road is a must thing to do when in Gangtok. Tibetan décor items, wall hangings, small wooden tables and carpets sold here are quite popular among the tourists coming here.
Besides these, tourists can make a purchase for perfumes, incense sticks, cheese made of Yak’s milk; local handicraft products like baskets and knives made of cane and bamboo; and crockery, clothes and ethnic Sikkimese items.
In addition to spending time at the market area, tourists can head to the M G Market, especially during the evenings when there is a buzz around and people are busy shopping or enjoying local food delights.
Lal Bazar Road Gangtok Timings and Entry fee
There is no fee to visit the Lal Bazar Road, and it remains open from 8 am to 9 pm on all days, except Thursdays.
How to reach Lal Bazar Road Gangtok
The Lal Bazar Road lies at the end of the famous M G Market of Gangtok. Tourists can reach this road from any part of the city easily by opting for taxi, bus or rickshaw service.
The city of Gangtok is well connected to the rest of India and thousands of tourists come here across the year.
By Air: The Pakyong Airport is the nearest airport to Gangtok but since it is a seasonal airport, receiving only few flights, it is suggested that tourists book their air tickets to the Bagdogra International Airport in West Bengal. This airport in West Bengal lies at a distance of about 123 km from Gangtok.
From the airport, tourists can continue their journey to Gangtok by hiring a taxi or choosing to cover this distance by bus journey. There is an alternative option but that is also not always available because of the changing weather conditions in the area, and this option is the helicopter service from Bagdogra to Gangtok. The ride is only 20 to 30 minutes.
By Rail: The nearest railway station to Gangtok is the New Jalpaiguri Railway Station, about 118 km away in West Bengal. This railway station receives trains from across the country on a regular basis.
After reaching this railway station, tourists can either choose to travel to Gangtok by car or bus. Taxi rides are generally of 2 hours while bus rides are of about 4 hours. Another railway station located close to Gangtok is the Siliguri Railway Station, which is about 112 km away.
By Road: Regular bus services are available from major nearby cities including Kolkata, Darjeeling, Siliguri, Kalimpong, and Bagdogra. After reaching Gangtok, one can hire a private cab from top car rental companies in Gangtok to commute further.
Things to keep in mind while visiting Lal Bazar Road Gangtok
- Littering, Smoking and Spitting should be avoided.
- Bargaining in the market is suggested.
- Photography is allowed in the market.
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