Jammu is the city of contradictions. There are two charmingly contradictory aspects to the city of Jammu which one can see while shopping in this ancient city of temples. Shopping in this city is a unique experience which you can remember for a lifetime. In the crowded streets of Raghunath Bazaar, among the age-old dry fruit shops, you'll find designer boutiques that display the very latest in fashion and fashion accessories to your surprise.

Jammu, the city of ancient temples boasts of three markets - Vir Marg, Raghunath Bazaar and Hari Market to cater to your shopping requirement. These three markets are famous for Kashmiri handicrafts, traditional Dogra jewellery and various dry fruits, chiefly walnuts and almonds.

Jammu is also known for the superlative quality of its 'basmati' rice, 'rajma' (red beans), 'ampapar' (dried and candied mango peel), 'anardana' (dried pomegranate seeds) and 'barfi' (milk sweets). For purchasing authentic Kashmiri handicrafts, one can visit the Jammu & Kashmir Government Arts Emporium near the Tourist Reception Centre on Residency Road. The emporium displays and sells a wide variety of handicrafts, including Pashmina shawls and exquisite hand-knotted carpets of silk and wool.