About Sister's Bazaar
Sister's Bazaar is a small historic market located in Landour Cantonment, established during the British colonial era in the early 19th century. The bazaar derives its name from the nurses (called 'Sisters') who worked at the nearby military sanatorium and frequented this marketplace. Today it features just a few shops including the famous Landour Bakehouse and Prakash Stores, known for homemade jams, cheese, peanut butter, and baked goods.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a quiet, quaint marketplace with only two to three shops nestled among pine and deodar trees. The main attractions are Landour Bakehouse, offering colonial-style pastries, breads, coffee, and tea in a rustic setting, and Prakash Stores, selling homemade peanut butter, jams, marmalades, chutneys, and various cheeses. The bazaar provides a peaceful atmosphere with old-world charm, surrounded by colonial-era architecture and forested hills.
Key highlights
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Historic marketplace named after British military hospital nurses
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Landour Bakehouse serving traditional colonial-era baked goods
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Prakash Stores famous for homemade peanut butter, jams, and cheese
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Quiet atmosphere amidst pine and deodar forests
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Colonial-era heritage setting in Landour Cantonment
History of Sister's Bazaar
Established in the early 19th century as part of the British military sanatorium complex in Landour. The bazaar was named after the nursing staff (referred to as 'Sisters') who worked at the military hospital and regularly visited this marketplace. Landour Cantonment was founded in 1827 as a convalescent station for British soldiers.
Culture & Context
Represents the colonial heritage of Landour and preserves the legacy of British missionary and military presence in the region. The bazaar maintains old-world charm with traditional shops that have served the community for generations.
Route
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