12 Solid Reasons To Visit North East India

If you think Sarojini Nagar and Colaba are the best street shopping destinations, think again.

1. Police Bazaar, Shillong.

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Police Bazaar, commonly known as PB, is the quintessential shopping hub for all Shillongites. Affordable, but trendy clothes and accessories can be found all over the streets in many outlets. Not to forget the variety of mouthwatering street food that PB has to offer.

Bonus: If you're a lover of anything Korean, you can easily access cheap Korean dramas and movies in CD's/DVD's on the streets of PB. It's all over the place!

2. Fancy Bazaar, Guwahati.

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Fancy Bazaar is the hub of all commercial interests in Guwahati. One can find all sorts of items from clothes, shoes, jewelleries, and handicrafts to electronic items. It is also famous for the Muga, Eri, and Pat silk sarees. Fancy Bazaar is also known as "Phaasi Bazaar" because hangings used to take place here during the British regime in the District Jail. One golden rule is to bargain, and bargain.

Forewarning: The market can get a bit crowded.

3. Ima Keithel Women's Market, Imphal.

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Ima means mother in Manipuri and, as the name suggests, it is a market solely run by mothers and women. Men are not allowed to sell things in the market. Everything from household items to vegetables to dry fish to handlooms and handicraft products can be found here.

4. Bara Bazaar, Aizawl

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This is more of a yard sale or a flea market where one can get everything they need. Traditional handicrafts and locally weaved fabrics seem to be popular among many tourists. Beautiful cane and bamboo products are also available here. Do not forget to buy the traditional Mizo skirt called puan if you visit this bazaar.

5. MG Marg, Gangtok.

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MG Marg is one of the liveliest areas of Gangtok as one can find shoppers arriving here for all their necessities. This is an ideal place to grab some amazing clothes that are directly imported from Bangkok at a cheap price. Since the streets are well-lit and well-maintained, it can be a beautiful place to just sit and chill with your friends in the evening.

6. Hong Kong Market, Dimapur.

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This market is basically a market for counterfeit clothes, shoes, and electronics from Thailand, China, and Myanmar. If you want to buy foreign goods at a cheap rate and don't really care about the durability but the style, then this is your place.

7. Tera Bazaar, Imphal.

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Tera Bazaar is a great place to pick up amazing and beautiful souvenirs for your loved ones at reasonable prices.

8. Paona Bazaar, Manipur.

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Paona Bazaar or Paona International Market is one of the most popular places to shop in Manipur. Rows of shops sell goods from many South-East Asian countries. Beautiful things like hand-woven shawls, silk saris, bamboo and ivory items, and papier mache products can be found in this bazaar.

9. Old Market, Tawang.

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Old Market is the main hub of Arunachal Pradesh. This is the place where you can find handcraft products, traditional apparels, local eateries etc. The place looks serene and inspiring since it's surrounded by mountains on all sides.

10. Paltan Bazaar, Guwahati.

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Paltan Bazaar is famous for products made from clay, bamboo, wood, and general furniture and home decor products. Since it is in close proximity to the railway station, the area can get a bit busy and congested.

11. Jagat Bazaar, Tripura.

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Jagaat Bazaar is an ideal place for low budget shopping in Tripura. It has a huge array products from electronics items, ornaments, best quality books, handicrafts,and ready-made garments.

12. Paan Bazaar, Guwahati.

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Paan Bazaar is a haven for all book lovers, where one can hunt for novels, magazines, or academic books at cheap prices. Since the market is close to the Cotton College, it is usually filled with college students.