Gujranwala Famous Bazaar: Markets and What to Buy
Gujranwala's most famous markets are the old-city bazaars entered through Lahori Gate and Sialkoti Gate, plus Rail Bazaar and the city's wholesale and mobile markets. Gujranwala is famous as the "City of Wrestlers", for its industries and for its food — especially barbecue, karahi and paye.
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Shopping in Gujranwala centres on the old city.
| Market | Known for |
|---|---|
| Bazaars through Lahori Gate | Clothing, electronics, crockery |
| Bazaars through Sialkoti Gate | Old-city shops, some buildings from the 1800s |
| Rail Bazaar | Textiles, everyday goods |
| Wholesale markets | Stock for shops across the region |
| Mobile markets | New and used phones, accessories |
The old-city gates
Like many Punjab cities, old Gujranwala had gates, and the bazaars beyond them are still the busiest shopping streets. Lahori Gate leads to some of the oldest bazaars, selling clothes, electronics and crockery; Sialkoti Gate (once called Brandreth Gate) leads into lanes where some old buildings survive.
What is Gujranwala famous for?
Gujranwala is known across Pakistan for three things:
- Wrestlers — the "City of Wrestlers" has produced many of Pakistan's champion pehlwans, trained in traditional akharas.
- Industry — together with Sialkot and Gujrat it forms an industrial belt making fans, electrical goods, sanitary ware, steel and much more.
- Food — barbecue, kebabs, chicken karahi, paye and the evening food street.
Gujranwala wholesale and mobile markets
Gujranwala's wholesale markets supply shops across the surrounding districts, and its mobile markets are busy with new and used phones. For used phones, check before you pay: How to Check a Used Mobile Before Buying. For bulk buying, see Wholesale Markets in Pakistan for Small Sellers.
⚠️ Careful here
Market timings change with city notices, seasons, Ramadan and Eid, and many bazaars close one day a week. Check with a shop before you go rather than relying on a timing printed online.
Shop online too
If you can't get to a bazaar, dapxop is an online marketplace where small independent sellers from across Pakistan list handmade and small-batch products — jewellery, clothing, gifts, crochet, home décor and more — and dapxop arranges delivery to your door.
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Frequently asked
What is Gujranwala famous for?
Wrestlers (it is called the "City of Wrestlers"), its industries, and food such as barbecue, karahi and paye.
Gujranwala is famous for which industry?
It is a major industrial city making fans and electrical goods, sanitary ware, steel products and more.
Which is the famous market in Gujranwala?
The old-city bazaars through Lahori Gate and Sialkoti Gate, plus Rail Bazaar.
Why is Gujranwala called the City of Wrestlers?
Because so many of Pakistan's champion wrestlers have come from its traditional akharas (wrestling schools).
Is there a mobile market in Gujranwala?
Yes, Gujranwala has busy mobile markets for new and used phones and accessories.
Can I get things from small sellers delivered to Gujranwala?
Yes. dapxop arranges delivery from small sellers across Pakistan to Gujranwala.