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Mount Abu, the only hill station of Rajasthan, is not only known for its natural beauty, lakes and serene valleys, but is also considered a paradise for the lovers of shopping i.e. woolen shopping during the winter season. As soon as the rosy cold hits the Aravalli hills of Sirohi district, the famous Naki Lake Market and Tibetan Market of Mount Abu become buzzing with tourists. Tourists coming from all corners of the country, along with enjoying the beautiful valleys here, also shop for warm clothes, trendy jackets, Himachali and Kashmiri shawls and local handicrafts. If you are also planning to visit Mount Abu this winter season, then knowing about this special shopping destination here will prove to be very important and beneficial for you.
Mount Abu’s Naki Lake Market and adjacent Tibetan Market are famous for winter shopping not only in Sirohi but in entire Rajasthan and Gujarat. The biggest feature of this market is that here you get the latest fashion warm clothes at very affordable prices. These stalls, run by Tibetan refugees and local artisans, offer a wide variety of pure wool sweaters, Kashmiri embroidered overcoats, leather jackets, mufflers, woolen caps and traditional quilts and blankets. Tourists coming from Gujarat and Delhi-NCR especially like to buy winter wear in bulk from here, because the quality and design here directly competes with big brands.
Not just warm clothes, this main market of Mount Abu is also known for its traditional Rajasthani artefacts and handicrafts. Wandering through the colorful streets of the market, you will find hand-made wooden show-pieces, Marwari carved decorative items, Rajasthani Bandhej sarees, dupattas and Khadi clothes in abundance. Apart from this, the pure leather jackets, belts, purses and Marwari style mojaris (juttis) available here are quite popular among the tourists. The finishing of the goods available at these shops is so fine and beautiful that no tourist coming here returns without shopping.
Due to its close proximity to the Gujarat border, Mount Abu receives an influx of Gujarati tourists throughout the year. During weekends and winter holidays, the entire market around Naki Lake is bustling with tourists. According to local shopkeepers, by doing a little bargaining on the goods available in the Tibetan market, tourists are able to purchase them at very reasonable prices. In the evening, when colorful lights light up on Naki Lake and cool breeze blows, roaming in the market and shopping while tasting hot tea, Kulhad milk and Rajasthani pakodas has a different supernatural experience of its own.
If you are planning to shop from this famous winter market of Mount Abu, it is very easy to reach here. The nearest railway station to Mount Abu is Abu Road, which is located at a distance of about 28 kilometers from the main city. Abu Road railway station is well connected by direct rail service to all the major cities of the country like Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur and Ahmedabad. From the railway station, you can easily get 24-hour taxis, private buses and Rajasthan Roadways buses to Mount Abu. Apart from this, if you want to come by air, then the nearest airport is Udaipur (Dabok Airport), which is located about 165 kilometers from here.
If you want to enjoy the tour of Mount Abu not just for shopping but also to enjoy the tour of Mount Abu, then do not forget to enjoy the famous Dilwara Jain Temple, Sunset Point, Guru Shikhar, Achalgarh Fort and boating in Naki Lake along with the market. During the winter season, the temperature at Guru Shikhar often reaches near freezing point, making the view here seem like a mini Kashmir. This is the reason why this small hilly area of Sirohi not only enhances the glory of Rajasthan in winter, but also offers a perfect combo of wool shopping and natural beauty to the tourists from across the country.