Lower Bazaar, Shimla

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

Lower Bazaar is a market in Shimla city. It is just below the Middle Bazaar and Mall Road. The market is popular among locals. ^[1] The market has diverse range of shops such as clothing and restaurants. ^[2]

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. ^[3] Shimla Municipal Corporation has declared parts of the bazaar as no-vending zones, which has provoked angry reactions from shopkeepers. ^{[4] [5] [6] [7] [8]}

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. ^{[9] [10] [11]}

Commodities

People shopping in Lower Bazaar

The Bazaar sells household items, jewellery, stationary, and toys. It also contains many restaurants and dhabas. ^[12]

References

1. "Stray dogs bite woman in Shimla's Lower Bazar area, locals say inadequate waste disposal in market adding to menace". The Indian Express. 21 July 2024. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
2. "Shimla: लोअर बाजार में नगर निगम ने 5 तहबाजारियों का सामान किया जब्त ..." m.himachal.punjabkesari.in. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
3. "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.
4. "Shimla's Lower Bazaar declared no-vending zone". The Tribune. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
5. Bhandari, Rahul (15 December 2024). "Lower Bazaar in Shimla Declared No-Vending Zone Amid Encroachment Concerns". The News Himachal. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
6. "Shimla's Lower Bazaar declared no-vending zone". The Tribune. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
7. "Peace and Harmony March in Shimla | Peoples Democracy". peoplesdemocracy.in. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
8. "Shimla mosque row: Beopar Mandal threatens action after Police use force against Hindu protesters". The Economic Times. 12 September 2024. ISSN   0013-0389 . Retrieved 13 September 2025.
9. "Shimla's old tunnels are crying for attention; planned ones in limbo". Citizen Matters. 8 October 2020. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
10. "Lower Bazar, Shimla, India - Reviews, Ratings, Tips and Why You Should Go". Wanderlog. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
11. "Lower Bazar". The Times of India. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 13 September 2025.
12. "Lower Bazar - Shimla Travel guide". Times of India. 18 April 2016. Archived from the original on 30 December 2024. Retrieved 28 December 2024.