Bara Bazar

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Location: Bara Bazar, Dawrpui, Aizawl, Mizoram, India.

Estimated Visiting Time: 3 to 4 hours.

Situated in Aizawl the capital city of Mizoram, India the Bara Bazar is the most famous and popular flea market in the area. Here you can find different kinds of local items and traditional clothes. When someone is traveling to Aizawl the first thing they do is visit Bara Bazar. It is one of the main attractions of the city.

Locals dress in their traditional costumes which look amazing and sell their products from homesteads and farms including crabs, wicker baskets, vegetables, and many more. Tourists generally love to buy colorful traditional and local dresses and shoes.

Attraction

In Bara Bazar, you can find many things. Food stalls, vegetables, fish, etc. But the main thing which attracts the tourists most is the colorful traditional clothes, shoes, and handicrafts. Tourists mostly buy this formal attire from here. The locals will also wear traditional clothes and sell their products. It looks stunning. You will also be able to taste local foods here, which is a part of their culture.

History

This is the biggest shopping center in the city. But, there is no proper history of this market.

Inside/Outside Views

The market is referred to as the lifeline of the town. The narrow roads, lined with stalls and shops of different goods on either side of the road are the beauty of the place. Here you will find colorful traditional clothes, garments, works of handicrafts, local food items, and every other thing that you want. The Bazaar itself is very colorful and vibrant.

On one street, you will find people selling garments and traditional clothes while on other streets, you may find things like vegetables and fish. Local people mainly sell their homemade and market-purchased items and are found in traditional attire which shows their culture.

Opening Hours

The market opens early in the morning and closes at 9 pm daily.

Entry & Others Fees

People do need not to pay any fee to visit this market.

Near Restaurants

Zamzo Grill & Kitchen Restaurant (Hotel Floria)
Crown Restaurant
Setha Restaurant
Big Belly Restaurant
Pemarin Corner Restaurant

Near Hotels

How to Reach

By air: The nearest airport to Aizawl is the Lengpui Airport. It is well connected with the other major cities of the country. From there you can easily reach your desired place.

By train: Located at a distance of 145kms, The nearest Railway station is Agartala Railway Station. It is well connected with the other cities in the country.

By road: The road service of the city of Aizawl is very good. You can find several buses on this route. After reaching the city you may hire a taxi or a cab to reach the market.

Tips for Travellers

It is a crowded place so take care of your belongings. No need for guides. Wear comfortable clothes as it will take some time to visit this market properly.