Manali and shopping is the mojor part of your tour time, one cannot resist without roaming a mall road and shopping. The tourist from India and abrad are very found of handicraft of manali and these handicraft items has a mark of manali tradition.
The shops are well stocked with all kinds of exotic Manali Handicraft articles. There are loads of things to buy when one is in the mood of shopping in Manali. In the beautiful valley of Manali, you will have the choice to buy from either the local Manali markets or the Emporiums that are run by the Government.
Some major things to buy at manali and make you holiday a memorable
• Woolen cloths and apparel made by local people of manali
• Kullu cap, with number of design and colors
• Kullu Shawls that are very colorful and have bright borders
These would act as wonderful souvenirs for one's trip to Manali. Some of the Tibetan curios that are found in the shops in Manali are:
• Amulets,
• Dorjes, which are thunderbolts,
• Prayer wheels,
• Musical instruments,
• Masks and
• Thangkas, which are representation of deities on pieces of cloth
Things to Buy
The cool nip in the evening air may well have you stocking up on colourful Kinnauri shawls, mufflers and caps; Pangwali blankets from Chamba and multi-coloured hand-knitted woolen socks from Lahaul. There are good range of thangkas, silver and turquoise jewelry available in the Tibetan market. You can check out Shop No. 12 Artefacts behind Bus Stand. There are wide range of locally made pickles, jams and juices. Natural oil like apricot oil for massages and shampoos are available in the shops on the mall. Bodh Shawl and Manushri - Sell good quality hand spun Kullu shawls in pure wool, angora and pashmina with colourful borders.
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