About Polo View Market
Opening Hours: 09:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Prime Day & Hours: Monday to Friday, early mornings and late afternoons
Suggested Duration: 2-3 hours
Tickets: Free Entry
Nearest Railway Station: Srinagar Railway Station, 14 km away
Nearest Airport: Sheikh ul Alam International Airport Srinagar, 13 km away
Nearest Bus stop: Lal Chowk, Srinagar, 1 km away
Located in the heart of Srinagar, Polo View Market was established in 1954. Surrounded by Chinar trees, this market is a lively commercial hub that enchants all the tourists. When travelling with Kashmir packages, this market is a must-visit to admire the cultural heritage of Kashmir.
Make sure to include Polo View market in your Kashmir honeymoon packages so that you can buy authentic Kashmiri handicrafts and Pashmina shawls. Tourists also love to shop for dry fruits, spices like saffron and Kashmiri chilli powder and elegant wooden carvings. Embrace the local charm hopping through the vintage shops and interacting with the locals. A leisure walk in this pedestrian-friendly market in addition to window shopping is one of the most sought-after activities here.
Try enjoying local delicacies like wazwan and mutton rogan josh when you are exploring the restaurants and cafes here. While browsing through shops which are more than 80 years old, you can witness the heritage of Kashmiri people. This market truly stands out as one of the unforgettable places to visit in Srinagar for those looking to immerse themselves in the authentic Kashmiri experience.
Polo View Market Highlights
• Capture the essence of Kashmiri culture and heritage in the lively and pedestrian-friendly Polo View Market in Srinagar.
• Shop for authentic Pashmina shawls, Kashmiri carpets, papier mache artefacts, walnut wood decor items, spices and dry fruits in this popular market.
• Try local delicacies like wazwan and mutton rogan josh while exploring the local restaurants and street eateries in this bustling market.
How To Reach Polo View Market
By Road: Polo View Market is located at a distance of around 3 km away from the city centre of Srinagar. You can easily reach here by car in approximately 5 minutes via Karan Nagar Jehangir Chowk Road.
Best Time To Visit Polo View Market
Peak Season (March to June)
- Weather Insights: Pleasant weather, clear blue skies
- Things to Do: Sightseeing, photography, shopping
Moderate Season (July to September)
- Weather Insights: chilly breezes, the landscape of chinar trees covered hues of orange and yellow with the onset of autumn.
- Things to Do: Casual strolls, photography, shopping
Low Season (October to February)
- Weather Insights: snowfall, breathtaking scenery of snow-capped peaks and cold weather
- Things to Do: Shopping
Polo View Market Other Essential Information
Why Visit?
- It was established in 1954 by Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad. It is a 450-feet double-row market near Lal Chowk in Srinagar.
- The market was built on a polo ground to rehabilitate shopkeepers who lost their original shops after a fire broke out near Lambert Lane.
- The market used to be a prominent attraction for Dogra monarchs and Bollywood actors in Srinagar.
- The marketplace is a part of the Smart City project in Srinagar and was refurbished in 2003.
- Polo View Market is the first market in Srinagar which is wire-free, with universal access, underground sewage and drainage networks, and underground electricity and communication lines.
- No vehicles are allowed inside the market.
Know Before You Go
- Try to learn a few words of the local Kashmiri language to interact better with the locals while shopping here.
- Make sure that you bargain while shopping here, to get the best prices.
- Be aware of the local customs and be respectful to the people while shopping here.
- Dress in comfortable warm clothing if you are visiting during winters.
- Ensure the authenticity of products before buying local handicrafts, and carefully inspect to avoid counterfeit products.
- Avoid any littering while shopping and eating here.
Shop for local handicrafts
Being one of the top places to visit in Srinagar, Polo View Market is a shopper’s heaven where you can buy authentic Kashmiri carpets and Kashmiri Pashmina shawls. You can also buy furniture and home décor items of walnut wood and papier mache artefacts here. Other items to buy here are Kashmiri Tea, copperware, spices and dry fruits.
Savour local food
Savour local delicacies like mutton rogan josh and chicken sandwiches at restaurants like Cafe de Polo here. You can also head to the street shops where you can enjoy Kashmiri tea and other local snacks like Monji Gaade and Nadir Monji.
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Polo View Market FAQs
What are the popular items to buy in Polo View Market?
You can buy authentic Kashmiri carpets and Pashmina shawls in Polo View Market. Shoppers also love to buy the famous Kashmiri Kahwa tea and copperware with beautiful carvings and designs here. Other popular items to buy here are dry fruits and spices like saffron and Kashmiri chilli powder.
Why is the Polo View Market famous?
Polo View Market is famous for being an upscale market in the heart of Srinagar where you can buy authentic Kashmiri souvenirs like carpets, shawls, spices and copperware. The market was established in 1954 and has been refurbished under the Smart City project as a pedestrian-friendly market.
Why is it called the Polo View Market?
It has been called the Polo View Market since 1954 when it was built at the western end of the polo ground. The market was established here by Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad to rehabilitate shopkeepers after a fire broke out near Lambert Lane.
What local delicacies can you eat in Polo View Market?
Savouring the local delicacies at the Polo View Market is one of the top things to do in Srinagar. You can try many local delicacies like Wazwan, Gushtaba, Kashmiri Naan, Tabaq Maaz and Mutton Rogan Josh while exploring Polo View Market. Some of the popular eateries to enjoy local food in this market are Cafe de Polo and Ahdoos.
What are the timings of Polo View Market?
Polo View Market remains open between 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. It is advised to check in advance about the timings of any specific shop or restaurant that you wish to visit when you are here. Tourists usually spend 2-3 hours exploring the shops here.
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