What to shop in Guwahati and where
How can one end a trip without shopping?
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When in Guwahati, the best things to take home are Assam Tea, Muga sarees, local herbs, Mekhela chador, and bamboo art pieces. This read suggests the best places to get these items.
Assam Tea
Growing tea is one of the main occupations of people in Assam. The Assam tea is mild and prepared with less or no milk. You can buy the fresh produce of Green Tea, CTC, and CTC Premium at very cheap price. There are many government recognized outlets in the tea estates from where you can buy the authentic Assam tea.
Muga Saree
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Muga saree is typical to Assam. It is the white saree with red border. The variants of this saree include the Muga silk, or cotton Muga saree. The best places to shop Muga silk sarees in Guwahati include Fancy Bazaar and Paan Bazaar. You can locate this place near IIT Guwahati.
Local sun dried herbs
The locals sun dry and ferment the fruits and vegetables to use off season. It is a great technique and healthy as hell. You can find some good shops at Ganeshgudi and Maligaon Market.
Mekhela chador
It is a traditional dress of Assam, worn by women. The dress is a two piece material draped around the body. You can find some good pieces of this dress at Fancy Bazaar.
Bamboo handicrafts
The Assamese are the god of bamboo art. You can find a variety of show pieces, furnitures, and mats made from bamboo and bamboo grass at Paltan Bazaar.
There are a lot of things to shop from Guwahati. You must have also purchased an extra bag to carry home the shoppings. Instead of crowded train, you can prefer road travel via outstation taxi from Guwahati to your city.
Happy and unlimited Shopping!
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