By Ayiesha Gauher
Kashmir is renowned for its tourism across the world and witnesses a huge influx of tourists throughout the year. Visitors to the valley look forward to enjoying Kashmir’s beauty and buying souvenirs such as the Pashmina shawl, handicrafts etc.
However, all travel stories are incomplete unless we forget to bring something crucial with us. It might also happen with you when you visit Kashmir. We need a variety of products on a daily bases which might be difficult for us during our vacation or we may forget it due to the excitement of experiencing something new. You might need the most often forgotten yet essential tool – the toothbrush, as a parent you might urgently require some essentials for your child or as a female you may urgently require sanitary products.
So, you need not worry as we have got you covered!
Here is the list of some easily accessible departmental stores in Srinagar that you can visit in case of a product emergency:
- Pick n Choose:
Located in Lal Chowk, this departmental store is at a prime location. It is closer to almost all tourist places and popular hotel locations. If you are a tourist visiting from abroad, you’d find that the departmental store has a huge array of imported snacks, toiletries, skin care and other essentials as well.
3RF9+5FX, Residency Road, Opp. ICICI Bank, Regal Chowk, Munshi Bagh, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190001. Location here – Pick n Choose
- Cash N Carry:
This departmental store is also close to hotels especially in Jawahar Nagar or Raj Bagh. You’ll find that everything you need is available here.
59 Main Road Jawahar Nagar, 300, Government Polytechnic Rd, near DAV School, Jawahar Nagar, Srinagar. Location here – Cash N Carry Departmental Store
- 7/11 Departmental Store:
Just like Pick and Choose, 7/11 is also one of the largest departmental stores in Srinagar. From cosmetics, to skin care, to snacks and just about anything, you’ll find it here. The departmental store also has imported items, kids food, crockery and much more.
By-Pass, opp. JK Bank, Sanat Nagar, Rawalpora, Srinagar. Location here – 7/11 Departmental Store
- The Basket:
This departmental store is located close to all major tourist locations in Srinagar. If you are out and about around Dal Lake, Nishat Garden, Chashma Shahi, Shalimar Bagh, chances are that you can do a quick run to this store to get anything you need.
Nishat, near Boulevard road, Srinagar. Location here: The Basket
These places consist of a wide range of products ranging from eatables to personal hygiene and will save you from the constant trouble of visiting plenty of stores to find a few products. They are spread across Srinagar and are easily accessible for visitor’s convenience.
- The Author is an intern at Kashmir Observer and is pursuing her master’s from Jamia Milia Islamia.
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