Shopping in Assam

Talk of the word shopping and you feel excited with adrenaline rushing high. Shopping is such an interesting activity that it instantly cheers you up. And if you are in the northeastern state of Assam then the excitement gets doubled up as shopping and it is the primary form of entertainment as well. You can shop from a wide variety of items and take back home things for your own self or as a souvenir for a friend or relative. So, your shopping experience in Assam is sure to be a memorable one.

Things to shop in Assam

There is something for everyone in Assam. Assam is well known for its traditional handloom and handicraft products. In handloom Assam is known for its exclusive silk called muga and pat silk. The state is also famous for its intricate cane and bamboo products. Other than these you will get a whole variety of things to shop in Assam. Let's check them up..

Handloom Products


silk

If you are looking for exquisite handloom products then Assam is the best place for you. Shop here for handloom products like Mekhela Chaddar, Assam silk saree and Gamocha which are exclusive to the state. A not to miss item of Assam is mekhela chador. Shop for mekhela chador in silk like pat and muga. NEDFi hat located in Guwahati is a fine place to shop exclusive handloom products.

Handicraft Products


handicraft

Assam is also one of the finest places for shopping of handicraft items. These products are the best to be gifted to dear ones. So, the cane and bamboo products you can shop in Assam include Japi, bamboo handbags, mats, murrah, lampshade, makeup mirror and so on. NEDFi hat located in Guwahati is a fine place to shop exclusive handicraft products.

Metal Crafts


Xorai

The Assamese people are very fond of bell metal and brass items. If you are also interested in metal crafts then do purchase xorai and and bota and traditional Assamese utensils. Besides these, you will also get things made of gold, copper and silver.

Assam Tea


tea

Assam Tea is world famous. Known for its malty flavor, Assam tea is a must when you are back from the state. So, before you leave the state don't forget your packet of the famous Assam tea.

Assamese Jewellery


jewellery
Another very important shopping item in Assam is the famous Assamese jewellery. Assamese jewelry comes in items like gam kharu, gal pata, doog doogi, loka paro and jan biri. Assamese jewellery is known for its uniqueness and exceptional beauty and quality.

Shopping places in Assam


market

There are a variety of shopping places in Assam. Other than shopping malls and complexes roadside shopping is also very famous here. In roadside markets you get a wide variety of clothes, shoes, bags and accessories at cheaper prices. There is nothing like shopping in local markets. In the local markets of Guwahati you can shop things at a cheaper rate and will also get a wide range of products. Famous street markets in Guwahati include Fancy bazar, Lakhtokia, GS Road, Paltan Bazar, Pan bazar, Maligaon, Chandmari, Silpukhuri and Ganeshguri areas. If you are in Jorhat then shop from areas like AT road, Chowk bazar, JPR road, Garh Ali, Babu patty and so on. Famous shopping markets in Dibrugarh include New market, Naliapol bazar, Chowkidinghee bazar and Amolapatty. Tezpur in Assam has the famous Chowk bazar known for the sell of handloom and handicraft items. If you are in Silchar shop from the local bazars like Sadarghat area, Tullapatty area, Srikona bara bazar, foreign market, College road market, Arunachal market and so on.


Shopping Malls in Assam

Assam also has many shopping malls located in main districts of the state. If you are to shop for stylish stuffs then you can visit shopping malls in Guwahati, Jorhat, Dibrugarh and Tinsukia. Famous shopping malls in Assam are:

dona planet

Dona Planet
Address: GS road, Guwahati
Phone: 9613713781

HUB
Address: GS road, Guwahati
Phone: 0361 2461412

Shohum Shoppe
Address: GS road, Guwahati
Phone: 0361 2340326

Pantaloons
Address: GS road, Guwahati
Phone: 03612229091

Big Bazar
Address: GS road, Guwahati
Phone: 0361 2466255

Reliance Trendz
Address: GS road, Guwahati
Phone: 0361 2456172

Khushee mega mart
Address: RKB path, Goenka market, Dibrugarh
Phone: 373 2321799

ATC mall
Address: GNB road, Tinsukia

Atrium mall
Address: Tinsukia

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