Lower Bazaar, Shimla

Lower Bazaar is a market in Shimla city. It is just below the Middle Bazaar and Mall Road. The market is popular among locals. The market has diverse range of shops such as clothing and restaurants. ^[1]

Lower Bazaar
Neighbourhood, Market
Lower Bazaar shops
Location of Lower Bazaar in Shimla
Coordinates: 31°06′14″N77°10′25″E / 31.103828°N 77.173475°E / 31.103828; 77.173475
Country	India
State	Himachal Pradesh
District	Shimla
Dimensions
• Length	0.7 km (0.4 mi)
PIN	171001

History

Lower Bazaar in 1917, photo clicked from Circular Road

The Lower Bazaar was settled by the British for local Indians. The Britishers did not allow Indians in Upper Bazaar (Mall Road), which is why Lower Bazaar was created. ^[2]

Location and transportation

Lower Bazaar is located in the centre of Shimla. The area is a no vehicle zone, only ambulances and Municipal Corporation vehicles are allowed. ^[3]

Commodities

People shopping in Lower Bazaar

The Bazaar sells household items, jewellery, stationary, and toys. It also contains many restaurants and dhabas. ^[4]

References

1. "Shimla: लोअर बाजार में नगर निगम ने 5 तहबाजारियों का सामान किया जब्त ..." m.himachal.punjabkesari.in. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
2. "The Guardian:In Shimla, the city of Indian Summers, the Raj's colonial legacy lives on". The Guardian. 28 February 2015. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
3. "Shimla's old tunnels are crying for attention; planned ones in limbo". Citizen Matters. 8 October 2020. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
4. "Lower Bazar - Shimla Travel guide". Times of India. 18 April 2016. Archived from the original on 30 December 2024. Retrieved 28 December 2024.