Lower Bazaar, Shimla
Lower Bazaar is a market in Shimla city. It is just below the Middle Bazaar and Mall Road. The market is popular among locals. The market has diverse range of shops such as clothing, restaurants, etc.[1]
HistoryThe Lower Bazaar was settled by the Britishers for local Indians. The Britishers did not allowed Indians in Upper Bazaar (Mall Road), so that's why Lower Bazaar was made. It is below Upper Bazaar that's why its name is Lower Bazaar.[2] Location and TransportationLower Bazaar is located in city centre Shimla. The area is no vehicle zone, only Ambulances and Municipal Corporation vehicles are allowed here. It is just below the Mall Road. It is only reachable by foot from Mall Road, which is itself is no vehicle zone or from Old Bus Stand via Ram Bazaar by a steep walk of 15 minutes.[3] CommoditiesThe Bazaar has every necessary household items, also the market deals in jewellery, stationary, toys, etc. The market has a lot of restaurants and dhabas. It comprises endless streets merging into one another, with shops selling everything from wooden items, walking sticks, winter clothes, vegetables to electronics such as mobile phones, laptops, etc.[4] References
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