Main Bazars (Skardu)

The main bazaars in Skardu is New Bazaar (Naya Bazaar), with hundreds of shops offer almost everything (trekking supplies, souvenirs, local goods, etc.). To the west one finds Yadgar Chowk (with local monument) and from there, the quarter behind Naya Bazaar, to the right hand side is the older Purana Bazaar. Travelling west from Naya Bazaar is a polo ground and next to that, Kazmi Bazaar.

What To Buy?

Baltistan is known for its "Pattu" - hand woven woollen cloth for jackets, coats etc. You can also pick up colourful intricately embroidered "Chugas" (Baltistani gown) and wooden spoons at Skardu bazaar.