Opening time- 8 am to 9 pm, Closed on Thursdays
Prime days and hours- Sundays, evenings
Suggested Duration- 3-4 hours
Tickets- Free Entry
Nearest Railway Station- Siliguri Railway Station, about 110 km
Nearest Bus Stand- Gangtok Bus Stand, about 2 km
Nearest Airport- Pakyong Airport, about 27 km
Lal Bazaar is located just below the MG Marg, at a walking distance from most of the hotels in Gangtok. It was originally built in 1956 and named after J. Lal, a Dewan of the Chogyal. The old market has now been transformed into a more modern shopping space known as the Khangchendzonga Shopping Plaza. Despite the upgrade, the market still holds its old charm, cultural significance, and history, which you will be exploring on your next Gangtok Tour Package!
Lal Bazaar is where you can truly feel the vibrant spirit of Gangtok. It is a lively hub where local farmers and sellers from surrounding areas come together to sell fresh vegetables, dairy products, spices, and everyday goods. On Sundays, the market becomes even more colourful, as people from nearby villages, belonging to different ethnic communities, gather here to shop, bargain, or spend time together.
The first two floors of the complex are packed with vegetable stalls, while the upper floors are lined with clothing shops offering a wide range of traditional and modern wear. Visiting Lal Bazaar is not just about shopping, it’s about soaking in the sights, sounds, and flavours of local life in Gangtok.
