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Meghalaya

A shopper’s guide to Cherrapunjee

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Retail therapy in the heart of nature

Cherrapunjee offers shoppers an immersive shopping experience characterized by cultural authenticity and natural splendour. Though not known for bustling markets, this serene destination invites travellers with its special blend of handicrafts and locally sourced treasures that allow them to uncover its rich heritage.

While strolling down picturesque streets dotted with local craft stalls, you'll witness artisans creating intricate bamboo and cane products, wood carvings and exquisite beadwork creations - each piece telling its own unique tale that connects back to Khasi culture.

Discover your treasures locally

Cherrapunjee may not boast bustling markets like its urban counterparts, but its tranquil streets have hidden treasures. Shoppers searching for unique handicrafts or local products will find solace among the small shops and stalls scattered throughout. Here are a few local treasures you should keep an eye out for:

Local handicrafts: Cherrapunjee artisans are masterful designers of exquisite handicrafts made of bamboo and cane products, wood carvings, traditional Khasi textiles and much more. Discover these authentic works of art at local craft centres or stalls, each piece is a labour of love representing Cherrapunjee’s vibrant cultural heritage.

Organic produce: Cherrapunjee offers travellers more than breathtaking landscapes. Its fertile soils produce fresh and authentic flavours in the form of fruits, vegetables, and spices that they can sample while in Cherrapunjee’s small markets. Dozens of options exist for travellers to sample Cherrapunjee’s agricultural bounty and its culinary traditions! However, Cherrapunjee’s most famous products are the local honey and mandarin oranges (which are only available in winter).

Cherrapunjee shopping trips should not simply be about collecting souvenirs, rather, they should involve uncovering its unique essence. Each item you acquire tells a unique narrative that connects to the heart of this magical land. In Cherrapunjee shopping is not simply a transaction but instead, an experience filled with memorable connections and discoveries where travellers leave taking home tangible reminders of this picturesque paradise.

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