Shopping in Delhi is one of the most pleasurable and
exciting experiences amongst visitors and tourists from India and abroad.
exciting experiences amongst visitors and tourists from India and abroad.
Shopping ranges from jewelries, carpets, stone and bamboo
figurines, handicrafts items, garments and so much more.
figurines, handicrafts items, garments and so much more.
The three major shopping spots in Delhi are the
Connaught Place, Karol Bagh area and Chandni Chowk markets which have many
small shops catering to Delhiites since centuries. Besides these there are many
malls across the NCR along with many special areas for outing and cultural
events besides shopping. For those who are planning for shopping in Delhi, here
is the list of the most popular markets in the city:
Connaught Place, Karol Bagh area and Chandni Chowk markets which have many
small shops catering to Delhiites since centuries. Besides these there are many
malls across the NCR along with many special areas for outing and cultural
events besides shopping. For those who are planning for shopping in Delhi, here
is the list of the most popular markets in the city:
1. Chandni
Chowk market, which is known for its sarees and jeweleries, made of silver.
This area is almost continues into other markets surrounding the area
including Katra Neel, Bhagirath Palace,
Kinari Bazaar, Dariba Kalan, Chhatta Chowk Bazaar, Ballimaran, Old Lajpat Rai
Market and Moti Bazar. The whole area is quite congested with little parking
space. It would be better to take a guide or local if this is your first visit.
This area is well served by the Delhi Metro and you can roam about on foot if
so inclined.
Chowk market, which is known for its sarees and jeweleries, made of silver.
This area is almost continues into other markets surrounding the area
including Katra Neel, Bhagirath Palace,
Kinari Bazaar, Dariba Kalan, Chhatta Chowk Bazaar, Ballimaran, Old Lajpat Rai
Market and Moti Bazar. The whole area is quite congested with little parking
space. It would be better to take a guide or local if this is your first visit.
This area is well served by the Delhi Metro and you can roam about on foot if
so inclined.
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| Market near Red Fort by Jeff Hart |
2. Karol
Bagh offers Indian garments, shoes besides astounding jewelries and amazing
bridal wears. The various shopping places encircling Karol Bagh are Ajmal Khan,
Arya Samaj, Bank Street and Ghaffar market. These areas were famous for electronic
goods in the earlier times and have a number of hotels catering for business
travelers and tourists.
Bagh offers Indian garments, shoes besides astounding jewelries and amazing
bridal wears. The various shopping places encircling Karol Bagh are Ajmal Khan,
Arya Samaj, Bank Street and Ghaffar market. These areas were famous for electronic
goods in the earlier times and have a number of hotels catering for business
travelers and tourists.
3. Connaught
Place or Rajiv Chowk is situated in the heart of Delhi close to the railway
station and well connected by Delhi Metro (Rajiv Chowk hub). Delhi’s leading shopping complex offering
wide range of fashion accessories, garments, books, electronic commodities,
jewelries, handicrafts, etc. Inner Circle, Janpath, Baba Kharak Singh Marg,
Palika Bazaar are some of the famous shopping markets at Connaught Place.
Beside markets and shops it has many restaurants, bars and park. You will end
up spending hours in this area.
Place or Rajiv Chowk is situated in the heart of Delhi close to the railway
station and well connected by Delhi Metro (Rajiv Chowk hub). Delhi’s leading shopping complex offering
wide range of fashion accessories, garments, books, electronic commodities,
jewelries, handicrafts, etc. Inner Circle, Janpath, Baba Kharak Singh Marg,
Palika Bazaar are some of the famous shopping markets at Connaught Place.
Beside markets and shops it has many restaurants, bars and park. You will end
up spending hours in this area.
4. Sarojini
Nagar and Lajpat Nagar markets– It is well known for its reasonable
handicrafts, garments, bags, shoes, and other accessories. Many national and
international brands like Van Hausen, Levis can be had for quite cheap
here.
Nagar and Lajpat Nagar markets– It is well known for its reasonable
handicrafts, garments, bags, shoes, and other accessories. Many national and
international brands like Van Hausen, Levis can be had for quite cheap
here.
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Smiley Rings at Dilli Haat by Priyambada Nath
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5. Dilli
Haat near INA market– It is store of rosewood and sandalwood works, leather
wear, fabric, stones, beads, metal ware, and garments. In season especially in
winter holidays there are numerous exhibitions, handicraft stalls and food
shows in this market.
Haat near INA market– It is store of rosewood and sandalwood works, leather
wear, fabric, stones, beads, metal ware, and garments. In season especially in
winter holidays there are numerous exhibitions, handicraft stalls and food
shows in this market.
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| Lost in Art in Dilli Haat |
There are a vast number of shopping malls that have
come up in Delhi, which provides complete shopping experience under one roof.
Some of the shopping malls in Delhi are:
come up in Delhi, which provides complete shopping experience under one roof.
Some of the shopping malls in Delhi are:
6. The
Great India Place was developed by the Unitech Group in Noida is located in
Sector 38-A, adjacent to NOIDA sector 18metro station with ample parking space.
The mall is itself part of the larger Entertainment City amusement park Worlds
of Wonder. The mall houses a variety of retail outlets including international
brands and six screen multiplex.
Great India Place was developed by the Unitech Group in Noida is located in
Sector 38-A, adjacent to NOIDA sector 18metro station with ample parking space.
The mall is itself part of the larger Entertainment City amusement park Worlds
of Wonder. The mall houses a variety of retail outlets including international
brands and six screen multiplex.
7. DLF
City Centre in Gurgaon close to the Delhi metro is a happening place in
Gurgaon.
City Centre in Gurgaon close to the Delhi metro is a happening place in
Gurgaon.
8. East
Delhi Mall and Great River Malls in East Delhi
Delhi Mall and Great River Malls in East Delhi
9. Saket
District Centre is a commercial centre located in Saket, New Delhi. The
district centre has come up as the largest commercial and retail hub in South
Delhi with numerous malls, restaurants and office buildings and plenty of
parking spaces. Saket in South Delhi is a great place to hang out.
District Centre is a commercial centre located in Saket, New Delhi. The
district centre has come up as the largest commercial and retail hub in South
Delhi with numerous malls, restaurants and office buildings and plenty of
parking spaces. Saket in South Delhi is a great place to hang out.
10. Last
but not the least New Delhi South Extension is full of traditional and upper
class markets and you can practically shop for whole trousseau in this area.
Besides you can always do window shopping and enjoy the various delectable
restaurants and eateries of typical New Delhi. This is walking distance from
the AIIMS metro station (you won’t mind a little bit of walking, would you?).
but not the least New Delhi South Extension is full of traditional and upper
class markets and you can practically shop for whole trousseau in this area.
Besides you can always do window shopping and enjoy the various delectable
restaurants and eateries of typical New Delhi. This is walking distance from
the AIIMS metro station (you won’t mind a little bit of walking, would you?).