Umer General Store

We've been here in Usmanabad for quite a while now. Most people around Shaltang know where we are. It’s just a regular shop where you get your daily things like flour, sugar, and tea leaves. The weather in Srinagar gets pretty cold, so we try to keep enough stock so folks don't have to walk too far in the snow. My brother and I take turns sitting here. Sometimes the electricity goes out and we just sit and talk with whoever comes in. It’s not a big fancy place, just a simple room with shelves. We get the milk delivery early in the morning, usually before the sun is fully up. Batamaloo is a busy area but our little corner is mostly quiet except for the school kids in the afternoon. They always want the small packets of chips or some sweets. We don't have a website or anything like that. People just drop by on their way home. We know most of our customers by their names. If someone is short a few rupees, we just put it in the book for later. That is just how it works here. The shelves are a bit crowded because we try to fit everything from soap to light bulbs. It’s a lot of work keeping everything organized but it keeps us busy. We are right here on the main path if you ever need something small for the house.