Hall Bazaar

Hall Bazaar is a historic and bustling shopping street in central Amritsar, Punjab, stretching from the iconic Hall Gate to the Town Hall. Established during the British era as the main commercial artery of the walled city, it is one of Amritsar's oldest and most popular markets. It is renowned for traditional Punjabi products including Phulkari textiles, Amritsari juttis, papad and warian, electronics, books and handicrafts.

Visitors can expect a crowded, vibrant pedestrian street lined on both sides with shops under colonial-era facades and modern storefronts. The bazaar offers rows of shops selling Phulkari suits, dress materials, footwear, jewellery, electronics, books and souvenirs, interspersed with street food stalls. The area is busy with shoppers, rickshaws and pedestrians, with the historic Hall Gate arch at the entrance and views toward the old walled city.

Hall Bazaar developed as the principal commercial street of Amritsar's walled city during the British period. Its entrance, Hall Gate, was constructed in the British era and named after a British official, serving as the main gateway to the old city. The bazaar has historically been the central trading hub for textiles, handicrafts and household goods.

The bazaar is a cultural hub for Punjabi shopping traditions, known for Phulkari embroidery, traditional footwear (juttis), and local food products like Amritsari papad and warian. It reflects the everyday commercial and social life of Amritsar and is a key destination for visitors seeking authentic Punjabi handicrafts and souvenirs.