From the Jallianwala Bagh side of Amritsar’s old city, Hall Bazaar is a traditional market to add to a day exploring the historic centre. It is known for phulkari embroidery, Punjabi juttis and lamps, alongside a wider mix of goods.
- Location: Amritsar’s walled-city area.
- Market character: traditional streetside retail and wholesale trade.
- Known for: phulkari embroidery, lamps and Punjabi juttis.
- Nearby landmarks: Company Bagh, Gandhi Gate and Town Hall.
Finding Hall Bazaar in the old city
Hall Bazaar is part of the traditional market network in Amritsar’s walled city. This area is the city’s central business district and contains 22 specialized traditional markets, including Hall Bazaar, Katra Jaimal Singh and Guru Bazaar.
These bazaars line streets and serve both retail and wholesale needs for people in the city and neighboring urban and rural settlements. Company Bagh, Gandhi Gate and Town Hall are close to Hall Bazaar.
If you want to place the market in a broader route, an Amritsar old-city heritage walk can help you connect its streets with the surrounding historic area.
What Hall Bazaar is known for
Hall Bazaar is known for phulkari embroidery, lamps and Punjabi juttis. Other goods found there include shoes, electronics, shawls, carpets and dress materials, so the market has both traditional specialties and a wider range of shopping.
Hall Bazaar is one of Amritsar’s oldest markets. Its mix of specialized goods reflects the wider character of the old-city bazaars, where different markets have their own areas of focus.
Shopping and getting around
Hall Bazaar is a traditional streetside market rather than a single enclosed shopping venue. As you browse, you can look for phulkari, footwear, lamps and textiles, while keeping in mind that the walled city contains several distinct bazaars.
Katra Jaimal Singh Bazaar is another old-city market, known for clothing such as woollen scarves, embroidered dupattas, sarees, men’s suits, tailored shirts, silk ties and Punjabi juttis. Its goods also include textiles, spices, papads and varian, or dried lentil dumplings.
Guru Bazaar lies between the Golden Temple and Guru ka Mahal. It is known for gold and silver ornaments, including jadau jewellery, and has more than 2,500 shops. Other goods include silver diyas, idols of Ganesha, Shiva and Lakshmi, and earthen lamps.
Nearby sights to combine with a visit
Company Bagh, Gandhi Gate and Town Hall are close to Hall Bazaar. These nearby landmarks give you a way to extend a market visit through the central old city.
From Hotel Robin, Jallianwala Bagh is about 3 minutes on foot; pair a visit there with a trip to Hall Bazaar.
Before you go: Check the official site before you go for current local arrangements.
Katra Jaimal Singh Bazaar is a short walk from the Golden Temple and Jallianwala Bagh. The latter has a significant place in Amritsar’s history, and a guide to Jallianwala Bagh’s history and visit can add context to a stop there.
FAQs
What is Hall Bazaar known for?
Hall Bazaar is known for phulkari embroidery, lamps and Punjabi juttis. Shoes, electronics, shawls, carpets and dress materials are also among the goods found there.
Where is Hall Bazaar?
Hall Bazaar is in Amritsar’s walled-city area, among the city’s traditional markets. Company Bagh, Gandhi Gate and Town Hall are close to it.
What other traditional markets are in Amritsar’s old city?
Katra Jaimal Singh Bazaar is known for clothing and textiles, while Guru Bazaar is associated with gold and silver ornaments and other religious goods.