Tibetan Or Bhotia Market

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Location: 9FQ3+PH6, Ayarpatta, Nainital, Uttarakhand 263001, India.

Estimated Visiting Time: 1 to 2 hours depending on the time to take during shopping.

The Tibetan market, also known as the Bhotia market, of Nainital is one of the most popular street markets in town. The market is located surrounding the banks of ‘Naini Lake’, adjacent to the Naina Devi temple. As it is in the central location, it is a perfect destination for street shopping. Here you can get a Wide variety of winter wear like shawls, sweaters, mufflers, bags, and other souvenirs. Tibetan foods are also available here.

Attraction

The market is famous for its unique Tibetan-style clothing as well as jewelry. All the products are available at affordable prices. You can also find a variety of handicrafts for example woolen shawls, colorful carpets, and pottery at a reasonable price.
This market has gained much recognition owing to the sale of the unique ‘Tibetan’ products which reflect the culture as well as traditions of the Tibetan people. Here you can buy an extensive variety of woolens and other winter wear, Himalayan bags, ethnic clothing, designer jewelry, and a variety of handcrafted items. Here, woolen clothes are the most popular among the tourists. It is because they are of good quality and are available in various attractive designs. Also, the market offers a variety of decorative items made of wood which are eye-catching as they are handcrafted with perfection. You can bargain with the shopkeepers but try not to haggle much as this is their primary occupation.

Apart from the goods, the market is filled with restaurants that offer sumptuous ‘Tibetan food’ as well. You must try the regional delicacies like Thupka and Momos here. If you are in Nainital, this place should be on your visiting list. The ethnic clothes adorned with colorful local embroidery make a ‘perfect souvenir’ for your family and friends.

History

Much historical information about the market is not found. But, for years this has been a convenient place for the locals to do shopping.

Inside/Outside Views

Located in the vicinity of Mall Road, Bhutia Market is the most popular street market in the city. Along with an extensive variety of woolen winter wear, the market is popular for its sumptuous Tibetan food. Roadside stalls are visible in the market and eateries sell mouthwatering thukpa and momos among other regional food items.
Some of the best things sold at the Bhutia Tibetan Market are shawls, mufflers, Himalayan bags, and Tibetan handicraft paraphernalia, etc. You can see a series of shops selling those products like any other market.

Opening Hours

Sunday 9 AM–9 PM

Monday 9 AM–9 PM

Tuesday 9 AM–9 PM

Wednesday 9 AM–9 PM

Thursday 9 AM–9 PM

Friday 9 AM–9 PM

Saturday 9 AM–9 PM

Entry & Others Fees

You don’t have to pay anything to enter the market.

Near Restaurants

Near Hotels

How to Reach

By road: It is situated in Nainital’s ‘Ayarpatta’ area. From the busy area of Nainital, Tibetan and Bhotia Market is only 1 km away. Nainital is well connected with other major cities like Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, etc. of the country. And from Nainital city, you will get local transport to reach the site.

By air: The closest airport, ‘PantNagar Airport’ (which is a domestic one), is almost 70 kilometers away from this area and is in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. You can visit this place from India. Apart from that, there are airports in Delhi or Lucknow with direct flights to Pant Nagar. From the airport, you can easily get local transport to reach the site.

By train: The closest railway station from the Tibetan and Bhotia Market is 35 km away at the ‘Kathgodam railway station’. This station is well connected with major areas of the country. From the station, you will get local transport so that you can reach the site.

Tips for Travellers

Be careful of thieves and pickpockets while shopping.
You can bargain with the shopkeepers but try not to haggle too much as this is their primary occupation.