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Where to buy Adventure Gear?
Where to buy Adventure Gear?
Himalayan adventures generally begin even before setting foot in the mountains. It begins right at home, in our cities during the planning and preparation stage. One major area of preparation, is all the gear required in the checklist for the trip. A lot of our clients say they spend more time and effort looking around and shopping for the right gear, than actually doing the trip itself. We say – “All worth the effort”! It is extremely important to be kitted up well when in the mountains, to stay comfortable and enjoy the adventure. We are here to ease your troubles of shopping a little. Collated below is a huge list of adventure shops listed city wise you can visit while shopping. We have covered only some major cities in India (Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, and Hyderabad) and Nepal and some online stores. It is not an exhaustive list but you have quite a few options out there. Happy Shopping!
ONLINE INDIAN RETAILER WEBSITES
ADVENTURE STORES IN INDIAN CITIES
DELHI
Adventure Gear Shops in Delhi
BANGALORE
Adventure Gear Shops in Bangalore
MUMBAI
Adventure Gear shops in Mumbai
PUNE
Adventure Gear Shops in Pune
CHENNAI
Adventure Gear Shops in Chennai
HYDERABAD
Adventure Gear shops in Hyderabad
BUYING OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT IN HIMALAYAN TOWNS - If you cannot get the right gear or equipment you are looking for or just cannot find time to go buy gear in your towns/cities then you need not worry. Most of the treks or adventures you are about to embark on will be via one of the Himalayan towns. There are ample options for you if you want to buy gear in these towns. If anything, you get a whole range of gear with a lot more choice of brands in these towns compared to even the metro cities in India.
Local Shops in Old Manali stock a lot of trekking clothing and equipment
If you are going to one of our treks in Nepal then Thamel in Kathmandu is one of the biggest markets for buying adventure gear. Some of the most famous international brands have exclusive retail stores in the area and should cater to most of your needs. Note: Most of the branded gear available in the local market are fake! Having said that, they are just fine for most of our needs in the mountains and great value for money deals. Unless you are buying from an exclusive retail store, do not expect the items bought to be genuine. Major Himalayan towns to buy adventure gear - 1. Manali - Himachal Pradesh 2. Rishikesh - Uttarakhand 3. Dehradun - Uttarakhand 4. Leh - Ladakh, J&K 5. Darjeeling - West Bengal/Trekkers going to Sikkim 6. Kathmandu - Nepal 7. Pokhara - Nepal
ONLINE INTERNATIONAL RETAILER WEBSITES
These are some of the international e-retailers which offer a wide range of outdoor products from top brands. International shipping is expensive and also goods tend to get stuck in customs so it is better if you have someone who can bring the gear for you.
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