Nanak Shop

Running a shop in Shimla is quite an experience, especially during the winters when the wind is biting cold. Nanak Shop is located at 15/1 in Lakkar Bazar. If you are familiar with the area, you know we are very close to the police station here. This is a busy part of town because Lakkar Bazar is where everyone comes to look at the wood carvings and local stuff. We open up early in the morning, even when there is frost on the ground outside. Our shop isn't very large, just enough space for us to keep our stock and for a few people to stand inside at a time. We get a mix of locals who live around here and tourists who have come up the hills for a holiday. Sometimes the tourists ask us for directions to the Mall Road or other spots while they are looking at what we have. It’s a simple life. We don't spend money on big signs or anything like that. We just rely on people walking by and noticing us. Being near the police station means it’s always a safe and quiet spot in terms of trouble, which we appreciate. The address 171001 is home to us. We’ve seen the seasons change many times from this little storefront. Some days are slow, especially when it rains, but we just sit and wait for the next person to come in.