Shopping is always on top of the itinerary chart for any tourist visiting Delhi. There are whole lot of items of tourist choice, such as jewelery, carpets, handicrafts, precious stones, silks and silver ware - all synonymous with India. Connaught Place, Karol Bagh and Chandni Chowk are the principle shopping areas. Baba Kharak Singh Marg, near Parliament Street is dotted with multiple emporiums, offering the famous handicraft artifacts of different states of India under one roof at government-controlled prices.
The distinct feature of Delhi market is that every shopping hub has its own ambience and specialty. Haus Khas Village, Connaught Place and Chandni Chowk have distinct features and have their own special attractions, yet each of them showcases an appearance of this historical city. To know the real culture and traditions of city, the best way is to stroll or wander around through its market places, for it is here that contemporary culture is most visible to the visitors.
Exotic purchase options include silk products, precious stones, leather and woodwork, jewellery, art and craft products and what not. You can find anything everything from anywhere in the country.
Below are listed some of the popular markets in Delhi
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This place is considered one of the best residential colonies of West Delhi. Being the oldest, the region is divided into four major blocks namely A, B, C, D and then further subdivided into sub blocks. All the blocks in Janak Puri houses at least one local markets. It was once the largest planned residential colony in Asia. C-4 E is one of the most visited market of all times. Apart from this...
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Kamla Nagar is one of the most popular areas to shop in. It is also very close to the University of Delhi. Therefore, it is the hang out of college students during the break. Due to the proximity to the University, there are many college students living very close in either hostels or rented accommodation. The Kamala Nagar market provides them with the necessary restaurants and shops for their...
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Karol Bagh is located in the heart of the pulsating city , New Delhi. This is one of the oldest shopping areas of the city. It's central location and proximity to the major places and monuments of the city makes it a visitor's delight. This place is mainly famous for it's shopping complex. A walk through Karol Bagh market is an unforgettable experience. It's a journey into history,...
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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...
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Kirti Nagar has one of the best furniture market in Delhi. It now also has a metro station....
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Shop and never drop. You will spend all your money yet there will be more that you would like to shop at Lajpat Nagar. Basically a market area, you will find all uptown accessories and clothings here. The market is quiet fashionable and one of the oldest in India. It is so called the largest ladies suit market in Asia. It has all kinds of suits ranging from INR 200 (Approx US $ 4.5) to INR...
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Mahipalpur is not far from the airport; it can be a crowded and noisy place if on the main road....
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Malviya Nagar has two markets: the Corner Market and the Main Market (closed on Tuesdays). These markets cover the day-to-day needs and even some extravagant needs of the local residents. The Main Market has several stores, including those selling vegetables, fruits, clothes, appliances, etc. Some upmarket brands like Adidas, Reebok, and Liberty have also set up shop here. Electronic showrooms...
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