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Malls, markets, and retail spots in Rishikesh
Laxman Jhula Market
Laxman Jhula Market is the bustling bazaar radiating from the eastern end of Laxman Jhula bridge, one of the liveliest shopping strips in Rishikesh. Narrow lanes are lined with shops selling rudraksha malas, crystal singing bowls, yoga and meditation supplies, Ayurvedic herbs, incense, and colourful spiritual clothing. The market also has several rooftop cafes and juice bars popular with long-stay visitors. Whether shopping for a yoga mat or a temple souvenir, this is the most concentrated and characterful retail stretch in the city.
Ram Jhula Market
Ram Jhula Market is a compact but well-stocked bazaar at the Ram Jhula bridge end, connecting the ghat area to Geeta Bhawan and the ashrams beyond. Shops here specialise in religious items, brass idols, puja accessories, devotional literature, and pilgrim clothing, giving it a distinctly Vaishnava character compared to other Rishikesh markets. The market is walkable, relatively unhurried, and well suited for picking up authentic religious goods without the crowds of the Laxman Jhula strip.
Swarg Ashram Market
Swarg Ashram Market is a pedestrian-only market street running through one of Rishikesh's oldest spiritual neighbourhoods on the eastern bank of the Ganges. Free from vehicle traffic, the lane is lined with shops selling handicrafts, Himalayan herbs, essential oils, wooden artefacts, saffron robes, and Ayurvedic preparations. Small eateries and ashram-run food stalls add to its unhurried character. As the commercial spine of the Swarg Ashram area, it captures the distinctive blend of spiritual atmosphere and artisanal trade that defines old Rishikesh.