MOST RECOMMENDED SHOPPING MARKETS IN DELHI

DELHI, INDIA, TRAVEL TIPS

From beguiling underground markets, striking boutiques to bijoux bazaars, Delhi is a shopper’s paradise.  Today, there are a lot of shopping complexes, wholesale markets, and other hubs spread across the Delhi city. Truly you’ll find the best shopping markets in Delhi!

While the concept of online shopping has overpowered shopping outside, but the markets in Delhi must be explored for a sensory experience of color, taste, and texture. The highlight of shopping in a city as big as Delhi is that each shopping place has its own distinct atmosphere and specialty.

A stroll through these markets will give you a glimpse of a traditional yet contemporary culture of India. If you are in the capital of India, you’ll definitely want to visit these amazing shopping markets in Delhi and splurge.

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JANPATH, CONNAUGHT PLACE

Janpath is the definition of street shopping in Delhi. Located opposite the renowned Connaught Place, this old shopping market is lined up with interesting small shops and local stalls. Typically, small kiosks can be found selling latest fashion clothes and curios at dirt-cheap prices.

All the goods are decorated and marketed in full pomp and glory, thus offering an enticing look to the entire market. Apart from local shops selling clothes, there are many stores for ethnic handicrafts, artificial jewelry, and fashion items like Jutti, tribal wear, etc.

Visitors can shop awesome embroidered stuff from Janpath market.

Cool Shopping Tips

• Shopping at Janpath can be real  fun! But shopping here needs patience. Keep in mind that there’s no limit to bargaining at this market. Good bargaining tactics can help you be a proud owner of some of the most amazing souvenirs and clothes. It is surprising to see the shopkeepers going beyond the half of the ‘fixed rates’.
• At some shops, you may even find original Pashmina shawls from Kashmir.

Timings: Monday- Saturday, 10.30 am to 7.30 pm

Address: Janpath Market, Connaught Ln, Janpath, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110001

SAROJINI NAGAR MARKET

Situated in South West Delhi, close to Safdarjung Airport is another hotspot of most of the fashion-lovers of Delhi – Sarojini Nagar Market.

Tourists can find surplus garments and rejected export items at throwaway rates in this market. Don’t be surprised if you find a high-end brand dress available in this market for a cheap price.

Try your art of haggling. Though the shops are a bit cramped and the market is always bustling with people, it is still a must visit, for you can get clothes at throwaway rates.

Apart from this, you can also find reputed showrooms of brands like Adidas, Reebok, Nike, and Duke in this market.

Cool Shopping Tips

• Come prepared as there isn’t any changing or trial room in this market.
• When hungry, just head to Haldiram outlet at Lane G for a refreshing meal. A stopover at the juice corner for grabbing a glass of fresh juice can be delightful.
• The best time to visit the market is at 11am when it opens as by the evening it tends to get crowded.

Timings: Tuesday- Sunday, 11am to 7.30pm

Address: Brigadier Hoshiyar Singh Marg, Block H, Sarojini Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi 110023

Sarojini Nagar Market – For Anything and Everything

GREATER KAILASH M BLOCK MARKET

Greater Kailash area is divided into GK-I and GK-II – the area with maximum luxurious retail outlets. Your thirst for designer wear in Delhi is sure to bring you to this market.

GK-1 is famous for its M block market where both young and not-so-young ladies flock to get hands on fairly priced high-fashion clothes and accessories. A visit to this Delhi shopping market means hands on some nicely-made kurtas, tops, crushed dupattas, ghagra, and uptown handbags.

Another high point of this market is the chaat kiosks where most of the Delhites throng to savor delectable street food. There are many ladies tailors at the back of the market which stitch trendy garments at cost-effective rates.

Timings: Monday- Sunday, 10.00 am – 9.00pm

Cool Shopping Tips

• You should eat street food at the local kiosks and savor the appetizing and spicy chaat that is the specialty of Delhi.
• Try and bargain as much as you can. Don’t have inhibitions.

Address: Greater Kailash, New Delhi, Delhi 110048

Most chances of finding us here- GK Market

PALIKA BAZAAR

Palika Bazaar is an underground, air-conditioned market located between the inner and outer circle of Connaught Place. The market was setup in late 1970 and still it is quite popular with the Delhites as one can find electronic goods and clothes at cheap prices.

It is quite popular for selling a huge variety of clothes, footwear, nightwear, perfumes, and electronic gadgets. All those looking for souvenirs to take back home should visit this bazaar.

With hundreds of stores and a capacity of adjusting over 15,000 people at a time, Palika Bazaar is surely an attraction for the foreigners.

Timings: Monday- Sunday, 10.00 am – 7.00pm

Cool Shopping Tips

• Beware of the pickpockets as they are quite active in this bazaar.
• Take home some cool gizmos and gadgets like video games, microphones, blu ray drives, etc. at discounted rates

Address: Rajiv Chowk, Near Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110001

Electronic Items Paradise? Head to Palika Bazar

LAJPAT NAGAR MARKET

Another popular shopping market which is also called as the convenience shopping destination of Delhi is Lajpat Nagar Market. All those on a prowl for high-street fashion, household goods, and fashion accessories should head to this market. You can find whatever you desire in terms of shopping.

From salwar kameezes, clothes, footwear, to handbags, jewelry, and footwear, find it all in Lajpat Nagar. It is also famous for its glittering showrooms, roadside stalls, and mehndiwallahs.

Hands down, it is one of the most amazing shopping markets in Delhi for tourists.

Timings: Monday- Saturday, 10.00 am – 7.00pm

Cool Shopping Tips

• Do get your hands painted in heena at this market.
• Bargain as much as possible to get the best of this market.

Address: Central Market, Lajpat Nagar II, Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi 110024

Apparel and sandal shopping – Go to Lajpat Nagar Market

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