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Western Himachal Pradesh

Shopping in Western Himachal Pradesh

  1. Amchi, Men-Tsee-Khang Clinic

    Amchi (traditional Tibetan medicine) is a popular treatment for minor and persistent ailments. There are several clinics around town.

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  2. Bookworm

    The best all-round bookshop.

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  3. Namgyal Bookshop

    Specialises in Buddhist texts.

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  4. Hills Bookshop

    Well stocked with novels and guidebooks.

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  5. Tibetan Refugee Handicraft Centre

    Has a good selection of Tibetan carpets and handicrafts.

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  6. Green Shop

    Green Shop sells products made from handmade Tibetan paper.

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  7. Norling Designs

    Norling Designs sells products from the Norbulingka Institute.

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  8. Stitches of Tibet

    This organisation offers tailoring service, providing work for newly arrived women refugees.

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  9. Liquor Store

    Take-away beer and spirits are available at a small liquor store below the Asian Plaza Hotel.

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  10. TCV Handicraft Centre

    Has a huge range of Tibetan souvenirs at fixed prices. Sales benefit the Tibetan Children’s Village.

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  12. Amchi, Men-Tsee-Khang Clinic

    Amchi (traditional Tibetan medicine) is a popular treatment for minor and persistent ailments. There are several clinics around town.

    reviewed

  13. Amchi, Dr Lobsang Khangkar Memorial Clinic

    Amchi (traditional Tibetan medicine) is a popular treatment for minor and persistent ailments. There are several clinics around town.

    reviewed

  14. Himachal Emporium

    The Himachal Emporium sells Chamba’s famous rumals – pieces of cloth finely embroidered in silk, with a perfect mirror image of the same pattern on the reverse side and no evidence of knots or loose threads. Prices start at Rs300.

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  15. Bhuttico

    Close to Gandhi Chowk on Garam Sarak, you’ll find fair-priced Kullu shawls and hats at Bhuttico. Established in 1944 by a group of village women, Bhuttico charges fixed prices, so it’s a good place to gauge price and quality. Expect to pay upwards of Rs300 for lambswool, from Rs1000 for angora, from Rs3000 for pashmina and Rs6500 for the exquisitely embroidered shawls worn by village women.

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  16. Tibetan Handicrafts Cooperative Centre

    Tibetan Handicrafts Cooperative Centre employs newly arrived refugees in the weaving of Tibetan carpets. You’ll pay around Rs6000 for a 0.9m by 1.8m wool carpet in traditional Tibetan colours and you can watch the weavers in action. For made-to-order clothing, head over the road to the Tailoring Section.

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