Zargar Provisional Store

Zargar Provisional Store is easy to spot because we are right opposite the General Bus Stand on the Main Road in Srinagar. Because of the bus stand, things are always moving fast around here. People are always in a hurry to catch a bus or they just got off one and need a quick bottle of water or some biscuits for the road. We stay busy from the moment we pull the shutters up in the morning. The air in Srinagar can get quite chilly, so we usually have a small heater going behind the counter during the winter months. Our store stocks everything from basic toiletries to packets of tea and snacks. It’s a bit of a squeeze inside with all the boxes, but we try to keep the path clear for people. Dealing with travelers means we meet a lot of different people every day, not just the locals who live behind the main street. The noise from the buses is constant, with drivers honking and conductors shouting out destinations. We don't have much time for small talk when it’s busy, but we try to be quick with the change. The shelves are mostly filled with things that people need in a pinch. It’s not a fancy place, just a convenient stop for anyone passing through the 190001 area. We just keep our heads down and keep the stock moving as best as we can every single day.