Shopping in Delhi

A shopping paradise for people, Delhi has a lot to lure the buyers. For instance, the arts and crafts from all the states of India are available in the emporia at Baba Khadag Singh Marg near Parliament. Crafts Museum on Mathura Road offers shawls, pottery and paintings. There are antique shops in Sunder Nagar while Chandni Chowk has had its hold in commercial activities for more than three centuries.

Jeweler shops at Dariba Kalan are famous for intricate jewelry, while Dilli Haat is known for its amazing handicraft and handloom items. Connaught Place is the centre of New Delhi and offers some of the latest items for sale. Then, there is Sarojini Nagar and Janpath – the shopping places where you find the latest items, at the most reasonable prices. In Delhi, you can find virtually everything – from simplest Indian handicrafts to international designer labels.

In the following lines, we will provide you the answer regarding “where to shop in Delhi, India”. Read on to get a list of some of the most famous shopping destinations in Delhi.

Karol Bagh
The Karol Bagh market is one of the oldest and the most famous and flourishing shopping centers in Delhi. The market offers variety, not only in the type of goods you buy, but also in the types of shops you visit. From the big air-conditioned showrooms to the small and dainty shops in alleys, you will find everything here. The whole of the market has been sub-divided into various roads, streets and markets, each specializing in a particular field. In the following lines, we tell you about these divisions in Karol Bagh of Delhi, India

Ajmal Khan Road
Ajmal Khan Road in Karol Bagh once specialized in inexpensive ready-made garments, cotton yarn and embroidered garments. However, now, this road boasts of big fancy stores, international labels, along with all kinds Indian munchies and masalas (spices) are available here.

Arya Samaj Road
It is one of the best places to buy second hand books in Delhi.

Bank Street
The Bank Street in Karol Bagh is known for its numerous Jewelry shops. These shops specialize in jewelry for the bridal trousseau.

Ghaffar Market
Shopping in Karol Bagh, Delhi is incomplete if you haven’t been to the Ghaffar Market. There is not a single imported product in India that is not available here. From cosmetics to watches to cell phones to footwear, you will get anything and everything here.

Apart of these special items, you will find other items like furniture and furnishings, carpets and dhurries, tea, fashion accessories and a lot of other items in this excellent market.

Palika bazaar
Palika bazaar, situated near the busy market of Connaught Place, is the only air-conditioned underground market of Delhi. It is the ideal place to go for shopping, especially when you are coming to the city in summers. There is no limit as to what you can get at the Palika Bazaar market, situated in the capital city of India. The market dates back to the 1970s and there are as many as 390 shops situated inside its complex.

Almost each and everything you can conceive of, right from footwear to clothing to nightwear to perfumes to accessories to electronic gadgets to DVDs and CDs, you will get in this massive market. Palika Bazaar is also the perfect place to buy curios and small knick knacks to take back home as souvenirs. The price charged for the products will be pretty reasonable, provided you know how to bargain with the shopkeepers.

Infact, the knack of bargaining is a must in the market, as the prices quoted here are definitely going to be high. There are a lot of eating corners also inside the market area. It is advisable that while going to Palika Bazar, you take along somebody who knows about all the ins and outs of the market or there are chances that you may get lost. Lately, due to the opening of a large number of shopping malls, the market is facing a decline in its popularity.

Janpath Market
Janpath Market is situated opposite the famous Connaught Place, in New Delhi. It is the perfect for buying the latest fashion goods at cheap prices. The budget travelers as well as those wanting to flaunt the latest in-things, Janpath of Delhi, India is the place to be. This is one place in the capital city, where you will find more foreign shoppers than Indians shoppers. There are a fair number of showrooms also in this market. However, shopping in Jan Path, New Delhi is best done at the numerous stalls that have been put up there.

One thing to remember while shopping at Janpath is to bargain as much as you can. There is no limit to how low you can get the prices to be. There is also no dearth of small cafes and restaurants here. So, do visit this place, if not for shopping, then, at least to look at the amazing stuff you can get here. Some of the most popular items at Janpath market are:

* Ethnic dresses
* Daily-wear Clothing (right from skirts to jeans to t-shirts and so on)
* Junk Jewelry
* Silver Jewelry
* Leather Footwear (Jutis, Mojris, Kohlapuris, etc)
* Embellished Linen
* Cotton Garments
* Rajasthan vegetable color paintings
* Imitation Jewelry
* Indian artifacts and Carpets
* CDs and DVDs
* Furniture
* Decorative Items

Connaught Place
Connaught Place Market of Delhi, India has been officially named as the New Delhi Rajiv Chowk. However, even today almost every Delhiite calls it by the short form of CP. One of the oldest and most impressive markets of Delhi, CP is also its central business district. It is designed in two circles, inner circle and outer circle (Connaught Circus) and is based on Victorian architecture modeled after the Royal Crescent in Bath, England. A few months back, it seemed to be in kind of mess, with many streets being made one way and some closed for traffic.

This was all because of the Delhi Metro system that was being set up there. However, now, with the system in place and operational, all the mess has been cleared up. Now, the inner circle has even been beautified by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). Eight separate roads lead out from Connaught Place inner circle and twelve from Connaught Circus, the outer circle. Such is the popularity and significance of Connaught Place Market of Delhi, India that it has become one of the major landmarks of the city. A trip to Delhi is incomplete without a visit to this shopping center.

There are hardly any stalls in Connaught Place. Throughout the circle, there are big as well as showrooms selling goods ranging from clothing to shoes to accessories. There isn’t any brand name in Delhi that you will not find in Connaught Place. Right from Wills Lifestyle to Reebok to Levis, you will find all these retail outlets here. Shopping in CP, Delhi is a pleasurable experience, as you will find everything you want in one market only. Also, there are numerous eating joints in CP, right from roadside dhabas to swish restaurants, to satisfy your taste buds.

Chandni Chowk Market
Jahanara, the favorite daughter of Shah Jahan, founded the famous Chandni Chowk of Delhi, India. The largest trading center of North India, it is also known by the name of moonlit square. There are a number of by-lanes in Chandni Chowk Market, each specializing in a particular field. For example, the parathewali gali is famous for it’s delicious parathas, the textile lane for its textiles and so on. Some of these by-lanes are :

Katra Neel
Katra Neel is the cloth bazaar of Chandni Chowk of Delhi, India. Silk, satin, crepe, cotton, muslin, you will get almost every fabric of the world in this market.

Bhagirath Palace
Bhagirath Palace is supposed to be the largest electrical goods market in Asia. Apart from that, it is also famous medical equipments and allopathic medicines.

Kinari Bazaar
Kinari Bazaar is very famous for zari and zardozi work, of any and every kind. It can offer anything and everything that one may need for an Indian bridal trousseau.

Dariba Kalan
For silver jewelry shopping in Chandni Chowk, Dariba Kalan is the perfect place. Once a place full of gold and silver jewelers, it now specializes in silver jewelry.

Chhatta Chowk Bazaar A covered bazaar, dating back to the 17th century, Chhatta Chowk Bazaar has around forty shops selling artificial and semi-precious jewelry, embroidered bags, hand painted wall hangings, fake antiques, etc

Chandni Chowk Market is also famous for the mouth-watering delicacies it offers. Given below is a list of the famous eating-places there:

* The Ghantewala Halwai
* Natraj’s Dahi Bhalle
* Kanwarji Bhagirathmal Dalbhajiwallah
* Chaatwallah
* Bikaner Sweet Shop
* Haldiram’s
* Gianiji ka Falooda

Dilli Haat
Dilli Haat, situated in the center of Delhi, is a kind of a weekly market, organized on a much grander scale. It is a permanent haat that offers an amalgamation of handicrafts, food and cultural activities. Dilli haat of Delhi, India is spread over an area of approximately 6 acres and has a typical traditional Indian village look to boast of. It is proud of its look that consists of a plaza paved with stone and brickwork and sprinkled with grass, flowering shrubs, eucalyptus trees, etc.

Shopping In Dilli Haat, Delhi, is full of an exotic variety of handicrafts and handlooms ranging from intricate woodcarvings to embellished camel hide footwear, to sophisticated fabric and drapery, to gems and beads to metal crafts, and so on. The handicrafts stalls at the haat are allocated on a 15-day rotational basis to craftsmen from different parts of the country. In this way, it is made sure that different handicrafts are available to visitors at each visit.

There is also an exhibition hall in the Dilli Haat complex, where handicrafts and handlooms shows are held regularly to promote them. You can also find different cuisines of India at the food plaza here. Right from North Indian to the South Indian to the Rajasthani, you will find almost every type of traditional Indian food here. Many people go to this place just to taste these mouth-watering delicacies. Also, a number of regional food festivals are held here.

INA Market
The INA Market of Delhi has its full name as the Indian National Army Market. Situated in the posh South Delhi area, it is famous as a food bazaar of the capital city of India. From fresh seafood to meat to spices to vegetables and fruits, you can get anything and everything related to groceries here. Shopping in the INA Market is a unique experience, since it is one-of-its-kind store in Delhi. Infact, some of the items that you can purchase from here won’t be available in any other market.

In the Indian National Army Market, you can also get some rare, though expensive, wine and liquor. One of the best features of this market is that most of the shopkeepers here speak in a number of foreign languages like French, German and Chinese, apart from English. One of the most exclusive markets in Delhi, INA market caters to not only the domestic, but also the international demands of the customers. Right from chocolates to ice creams to candies, you can get almost all imported food stuff here.

Khan Market
Khan Market, situated in the South Delhi area, is one of the most chic and classy shopping markets of the capital city. Surrounded by the greenery of Lodi Gardens, it is quite an expensive market and caters mainly to the high end customers. The diplomatic community living in the nearby areas comprises of the main consumers that continue to patronize shopping in the Khan Market of Delhi. The market offers an extensive assortment of showrooms, which have a wide variety for choice.

Some of the best-known brands, like Reebok, Nike, Benetton and Adidas, have their outlets in the Khan Market, situated in the capital city of India. Other shops include those of books, electronics, kitchenware, etc. Then, you have a number of Cafes there, like Barista, Cafe Turtle and Market Cafe, apart from the numerous excellent restaurants. People go to the market, not only for shopping, but also to taste some of the most delectable cuisines. Though the price range is quite high, the service as well as the quality is also extremely good.

Greater Kailash
Greater Kailash Market, situated in the south of Delhi, stands divided into two zones, GK-I and GK-II. One of the most happening shopping centers of Delhi, GK boasts of some of the most luxurious show rooms and retail outlets rooms in the city. Especially if you are looking for designer wears, then, Greater Kailash of Delhi, India is the place to be. You will find the latest trends, both national as well as international, in this market. Also, it is one of the most posh residential areas of Delhi, catering to the rich and affluent.

Shopping in GK, Delhi is not the only thing to do. Rather, it is also the perfect place for party animals. Right from swish bars to posh pubs to ritzy clubs, you will find everything in Greater Kailash, Delhi. Then, there are numerous classy restaurants to serve the most mouth-watering delicacies. The market also boasts of a number of glitzy discotheques where you can dance your way to fun, forgetting all the worries of the world.

Lajpat Nagar
Lajpat Nagar Market is located near the Ashram Chowk in South Delhi. The market is a mixture of roadside stalls as well as glitzy showrooms. Here, you can shop for anything, ranging from clothes to footwear to accessories to bags. You can find ethnic Indian wear on one hand and the latest in the western style clothing, on the other. If you are buying anything from the stalls in the Lajpat Nagar Market of Delhi, India, do not forget to bargain with the shopkeeper to reach a reasonable price.

Lajpat Nagar Market is said to be a one-stop shop, as almost anything that you may conceive of buying, is available here. There are many things to do, other than shopping, in Lajpat Nagar Market of Delhi. One of the attractions of this market is the Mehndiwalas (Henna appliers) sitting on the pavement. They will adorn your hands with beautiful henna designs in no time at all. This market also has some watering delicacies to offer. One such delicacy is the steaming Momos sold by the Tibetan ladies here.

Sarojini Nagar
Sarojini Nagar Market is for those who want fashionable clothes at reasonable prices. Even before the latest couture designs hit the boutiques, their cheaper version appears here. One of the major attractions of the Sarojni Nagar Market of Delhi, India is that it provides even branded goods at cheap prices. This is so because export surplus garments as well as rejected export clothing comes to this market at throw away prices. Right from Levis to Van Huesen to GAP, you will almost every Indian as well as International brand here.

Shopping in Sarojani Nagar Market of Delhi is also an enjoyable experience. The reason is that it has pedestrian-only zones. The maximum shopping in Sarojini Nagar is done from the numerous stalls that have been put up there. Here, you have to buy clothes just by looking at them, sine there are no trial or changing rooms. However, there are a small number of showrooms also in the market. One thing to remember in the Sarojini Nagar Market is to bargain and haggle a lot with the shopkeepers to get a reasonable. Otherwise, you will get expensive things, even here.

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