Manali Travel Guide
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Shopping in Manali
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Tourists visit Manali to mark different occasions of their life or simply for travel. Most of them are interested to buy few souvenirs or local products that will remind them of the memorable tour. Products that you can collect while in Manali include Shawls, woolen garments and local handicrafts.
Best Markets and Places to Shop
Mall road has many shops which attracts tourists and offers a variety of products. You can get a good deal if you bargain with them.
Apart from the shops on the Mall road, other markets which are popular with tourists due to their product variety and attractive price include – Tibetan market, old Manali market, Manu market.
Kullu Shawl
Kullu shawls are famous for their unique design and warm fabric. The design patterns are mostly geometric and floral.
Hand woven shawls with local ship wool are most premium and expensive. Shawls woven by Angora and Merino wool are more affordable.
Woolen Clothing
All kind of woolen garments like sweaters, caps, socks and gloves are available in various color and design. Moreover, these products are often quite cheap compared to the price in the big cities.
Tibetan and Himachal Handicraft
A variety of local handicrafts including Wooden Show Pieces, Thankas, Prayer Wheels and ornaments of different shape and size are available as a souvenir. You can try your bargaining skill in the road side stalls and buy them in very affordable price.
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Popular Tour Plans - Himachal Pradesh
1-3 Days
1. Shimla (2N/3D)
2. Manali (3N/4D)
4-6 Days
1. Shimla-Kulu-Manali (6N/7D)
7-10 Days
1. Shimla-Kulu-Manali-Dharamsala-Dalhousie (10N/11D)
2. Kinnar (Shimla-Sarahan-Sangla-Chitkul-Kalpa-Shimla) (8N/9D)