Delhi is probably the best place to shop in India but get ready, not everything you will see in Delhi is easily available in the rest of the country, However, there are also selling many articles, especially from places like; Ladakh, Gujarat, and Rajasthan. Read here about the best shopping places in Delhi.
The Best Market In Delhi For Shopping Lovers
1. Paharganj
Paharganj is the best place to buy cheap things, especially clothing. However, as in almost everywhere in India, bargaining is a watchword. If you want to buy Indian pants from Aladdin, tunics, hippies sweaters, dresses, skirts, coats, slippers, sandals, etc, then do not hesitate to check this market. Everything is made in India and of course all at a good price.
Nearest metro station to Paharganj: New Delhi Metro Station is the nearest metro station to Paharganj.
2. Tibetan Market
The Tibetan market is the best place to shop in Delhi. It has good prices and wonderful things. Leather sandals, colorful bags, purses, and lots of household goods like quilts, clothes, towels, drapes, and handmade items you will find here. It is the best place to find Ladakh and Gujarat handicrafts as well as some articles from Rajasthan.
The market is hosted by 2 groups the Lhasa Tibetan Association and the Himalayan Tibetan Association.
The nearest metro station to the Tibetan Market is Kashmere Gate Metro Station platform No-6.
3. Connaught Place
Connaught Place market is the most famous market roundabout in Delhi with multi-national shops of the best brands in the world. It’s another India. There are restaurants and bars, Italian ice cream shops, sushi, cinemas, luxury hotels, and many luxury shops. There is a wonderful bookstore named the Oxford Bookstore which puts FNAC in a pocket.
Nearest metro station to CP: Rajiv Chowk Metro Station Gate no. 8 is the nearest metro station to CP
4. Chandni Chowk
If looking for spices, nuts, teas, and aromatic plants then the Chandni Chowk market is the ideal place to go shopping. Do not miss the Kinari Bazar, Dariba Kalan, and Karim’s.
Also, you can find on the main road all types of ethnic Indian wear for the engagement party and marriage. With all those heavy work. The market has friendly budget items as well as expensive products. Targeted all types of customers. Though the market look is old you will find so many fashionable items if you go through all the teeny tiny lines.
Nearest metro station to Chandi Chowk: Chandni Chowk metro station
5. Dilli Haat
This is one of the Famous markets amongst foreigners as they are made to feel like the traditional village markets. In this Haat, you will find all types of handicrafts which are a blend of the culture of all over India.
Dili Haat opens from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. the day including national holidays. though comparability the prices and quality are much better than in places like Palika Bazaar.
Nearest Metro Station To Dilli Haat: INA Metro Station
6. Chawri Bazar And Nai Sarak
If you are looking for books then Nai Sarak is the ideal place. There are booksellers, bookstores of technical books at very cheap, and even second-hand and new guides. Don’t miss this place if you are a geek of books. You will find all types of magazines and books in Nai Sarak even maybe the antic one.
Nearest Metro Station To Nai Sarak Market: Jama Masjid Metro Station
7. Sarojini Nagar
This area is one of the best shopping places in Delhi that offers all types of clothing. This is the market where you can find very cheap designer clothes and also reputed brands which are rejected by exports or the surplus quantity.
You will find lots of stalls selling all kinds of clothing and jewelry but take care of your belongings because this place is overcrowded and thieves are everywhere.
Nearest metro station to Sarojini Nagar: Sarojini Nagar Metro Station
8. Palika Bazar
Still, in CP, there is the Palika Bazar a famous market, for very reasonable prices for Copies of brands though not assured of good quality. You should be aware of what you buy.
In Palika Bazar, you will find everything that you want but mostly you will see clothing and electronics items that are not original brands. But if you are a Tatoo or Piercing kind of person, you will find plenty of shops on Palika bazaar’s ground floor.
The nearest metro station to Palika Bazar: is Janpath Metro Station
9. Janpath Market
Janpath is a market with two different categories. The first is about handicrafts and beautiful handmade table covers and bedsheets. The second is daily wear clothes at a very affordable price.
Though this market is targeting both males and females but still like other markets has more concentration on women’s wear.
10. Lajpat Nagar
It is one of the best shopping places in Delhi also known as the central market. Here you can find a glimpse of Indian Culture and Shopping. From cheap clothing to branded showrooms, antique jewelry to roadside stalls you will find everything here at a reasonable price.
You can find several Mehandi Wala to put the beautiful henna design into your hands. This market remains closed on Monday. The area has so many people from different nationalities who gathered here and have their own businesses. there are plenty of Afghan restaurants which are serving very tasty non-veg foods.
Nearest metro station to Lajpat Nagar: Lajpat Nagar Metro Station & Moolchand metro station
11. Matka Market
If you love pottery then this market is for you. You can find pottery from all over India here and the fantastic place to shop for festival decoration items.
Other things you can see at the market are terracotta Bankura horses, blue Jaipuri pottery, garden pots, plant holders, clay idols of Hindu gods and goddesses, lanterns, vases, and earthen wind chimes. You must not miss this place on your Delhi Trip.
Nearest metro station to Matka Market: Vaishali Metro station
12. Shahpur Jat
This is the best shopping place in Delhi for most women. If not for shopping at least window shopping. Hit and Try. Either designer or high copy of designed clothes you will find her.
Prices are indeed high but you know once you do some shopping here. And wearing those clothes, everyone will admire you.
13. Sadar Bazaar
I know This is not looking so comfortable place to be for shopping but don’t judge the book by its cover. Sadar Bazaar is a wholesale market and has everything from the original brands to high copy. Makeup, sanitary products, eatable stuff, imported chocolates, showpieces, utensils, and what so ever you want. And of course with very good prices.
The problem is this market is overcrowded and as we said earlier it is a wholesale market. Therefore, sometimes they don’t sell you one product and you have to buy the whole pack of it.
In Summary
Feeling shopaholic… right? These were the best shopping places in Delhi for some trendy, cultural yet cool stuff in a great economical, and budget-friendly. Add-on food offered by each of the markets is just a YUMMM… feeling.
The local Market in Delhi is a lot, places like Qafar Market and Nehru place which are electronic, mobile, and computer hubs. Karol Bagh is good for designing and daily wear clothes. Here we discussed the limited yet most famous one.
Tell me, Girls, what else one can ask for… Oh Yes! mostly this market is women-oriented. Sorry Boys. Please once you are in Delhi go have your own shopping experience at these wonderful markets.
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