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Your visit to Delhi can never be complete without a visit to
its fascinating markets. Go on a shopping spree here in this
shoppers' paradise. You can buy objects ranging from the simplest
of Indian handicrafts to global designer labels, and sometimes,
you don't even have to go out of one shopping area, for you
have everything under the same roof. Explore the true colors
and flavors of this romantic city as you plunge into the bustling
markets, tucked away in nooks and corners or the hi-fi mega
shopping malls; nothing represents Delhi best as its markets
do. Teeming with people, these are the real places where people
interact and cultures meet. Check out what are the unavoidable
shopping destinations in Delhi, and start listing from now.
- Dilli Haat
Near INA market, developed by Delhi Tourism, this market has
wares on display which can be labeled as typically Indian, things
that you would spot in any shopping point in India. It has been
modeled as an upgraded version of a haat, generally a weekly
traditional market. Spread over an area of six acres, Dilli
Haat wears a traditional rural look. This is the best place
without any doubt if handicraft items and antiques are the things
you are looking for.
- Chandni Chowk
This is one of the oldest and busiest markets in central north
Delhi. This is perhaps the best place to experience the cultural
synthesis which is the tagmark of a place like Delhi. Chandni
Chowk's USP is its variety of markets and their typical Indian
flavor. From authentic Indian food to sarees with chikan, zaree
work, leather goods to books, wonder never ceases in this shopper's
dream place. It is a good place for electronic and consumer
goods too. Don't miss the lip-smacking jalebis, fried in pure
ghee.
- Sarogini Nagar Market
Always abuzz with people, it is a lively market, branded as
the heaven for the middle-class shoppers. Indulge your senses
amidst the sights and sounds in this pedestrian-only zone. Amidst
deafening ware-cries of the shopkeepers, watch the workers loading
and unloading goods, shoppers jostling for space, and foodies
relishing road-side delicacies. Check out the back streets of
Sarojini for those rejected export-stuff at bargain prices.
- Connaught Place
Connaught Place is a big hit with those who want to hang out.
Shopping is a sheer delight in the fully loaded inner and outer
circles of Connaught Place. You have here a wide range of goods
at a reasonable price.
- Janpath
This all time favorite tourist market located in Connaught
Place, is an all time favorite to the tourists. Buy some amazing
antiques, brass and copper wares. The rows of shops also offer
a good range of clothes and accessories too.
- Hauz Khas Village
GAP, Van Hausen, Joe Boxer, Levis, buy any international label
for peanuts at Hauz Khas Village set in the post South Delhi
area. Shopping here becomes a truly unique experience amidst
converted old homes up and down serpentine lanes. Boutiques
and shops here stock items ranging from curios, old carpets
to designer clothing. Do visit the Cottage Industry Emporium
in Hauz Khas
- Karol Bagh
This famous shopping complex in Delhi sells everything, from
clothes to fancy shoes, bridal wears to accessories, this can
be your one-stop shop in Delhi. It is a good place for automobiles
and car accessories too.
- Lajpat Nagar
Check out what's 'in' these days, be it designer suites or
fancy sandals at this busiest market in Delhi.
- Emporiums
Take back home some beautiful stuff that bear the touch of
being from Delhi. And, the Government State Emporiums located
on the Baba Kharak Singh Marg opposite the ancient Hanuman Temple
are just the right place for this.
- Kinari Bazaar
Next to Chandni Chowk is the Kinari Bazaar, known for all
kinds of accessories and decorative materials.
- Khari Baoli
This market located in the Old Delhi area, is famous for its
spices.
Apart from all these famous markets, Delhi now boasts of a
whole range of modern glitzy shopping malls located at different
corners of the city. So, try shopping in these malls too to
get the ultimate shopping experience in Delhi.
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