Shopping Options in Delhi
Delhi is renowned for the shopping delight which ranges from the traditional jewelry and handicrafts to the hottest consumer goods which are in vogue. Shopping in Delhi is a very fulfilling experience because you get choose from a variety of options that too at mouth watering prices. The best thing about shopping in Delhi is the availability of goods here, from all part of the country. Delhi has specialized markets for particular types of goods be it Linen, leather, antiques, silks or furniture.
If you are a big fan of antique goods, then you are at the right place. There are shops in Delhi selling traditional art and crafts items, precious stones, pottery, brassware, wood work done in rosewood and sandalwood. Delhi's classical shopping markets are located at Old Delhi's Chandni Chowk and Central Delhi's Connaught Place. Yet, there are new modish markets in Sarojini Nagar, Lajpat Nagar and Karol Bagh where you would find goods ranging from antiques to the latest stylish items no matter if it is apparels or the consumer durable goods.
Importance of Chandni Chowk market is still noticeable, here you will find small shops in the by lanes of the market. With the emergence of new brands and more and more people, especially youngsters are becoming brand conscious. To match up to the taste and preferences of these individuals the shops in Chandni Chowk have been given a fresh look. You will find here big showrooms of Indian as well as International brands along with those small shops that still bear the same importance. Sadar Bazaar and the Khari Baoli are important whole sale markets in the northern part of Delhi. Chandni Chowk is also very famous for electronics and electrical goods.
Connaught place, better known as CP, is well-known for its shopping with posh showrooms of branded companies. One can fulfill most of his or her shopping need in Connaught Place because shops here deal in various types of goods which include apparels, grocery, consumer durable goods, handicrafts and antiques. Palika Bazaar in Connaught Place is an underground market that is famous for electronic items, leather goods, perfumes, CDs and DVDs of latest movies and apparels. Janpath market opposite Connaught Place is renowned for cotton garments, furniture and decorative items. Janpath is a famous attraction for tourists and foreigners visiting Delhi.
Handicrafts and cottage industry products can be purchased from Tolstoy Road at reasonable price. Baba Kharak Singh Marg is famous for the state emporiums from almost all states in India.
However, with the emergence of new Mall culture in Delhi, more and more people prefer shopping malls for their shopping sprees but the significance of these traditional markets still exist among natives of Delhi.
Major Shopping Centers in Delhi
Palika Bazar: the underground market in Connaught Place is famous for its electronic goods, leather and apparels. There are a number of small shops in the market that provide you with flexible options to choose from. Bargaining is a very regular feature of this market famous under ground market of Delhi.
Dilli Haat: Dilli Haat is located in South Delhi near the INA Market. It is famous for handicrafts as well as state emporiums from different states across India. The stalls from these diverse states will give you the taste of the culture, food and tradition of various states in India.
Central Cottage Industries Emporium: it is located at Janpath near Connaught Place where you can find a variety of handloom and handicrafts from these emporiums. If you are a lover of such traditional art and craft stuff then you must visit the place.
State Emporiums: these are located on Baba Kharak Singh Marg and are prominent for the traditional handicrafts from different states in India. There is no bargaining whatsoever and the prices are fixed.
Ambawatta Complex: it is located on the border of Mehrauli village and is famous for the wide range of products like apparels, jewelry and consumer durable goods.
Santushti Shopping Arcade: it is located near the Samrat Hotel in Delhi and is famous for handmade potteries and fashionable garments.
Hauz Khas Village: it is a big market of consumer durable goods. Fashionable garments, antiques and furniture can also be purchased from the shops in Hauz Khas Village.
Karol Bagh: it is located in Central Delhi and is famous for clothes, jewelry, electronic items and other consumer durable goods. The market is an old shopping center of Delhi and has come a long way with new showrooms and food plazas all through the market.
Lajpat Nagar Market: the central market in Lajpat Nagar is famous for its cheap and best readymade apparels.
Sarojini Nagar: the market is famous for its designer and latest chic clothes along with handicrafts and other consumer durable goods. It is located in South Delhi, near Chanakya Puri. Sarojini Nagar is famous among college going young generation because of its hip clothes and fashionable items.
South Extension: Located in South Delhi, South Extension market better known as south Ex, is famous for exclusive showrooms of Indian and International brands. South Extension has been divided into South EX I and South Ex II on either side of the Ring Road.
Khadi Gram Udyog Bhawan: khadi is a popular fabric these days among younger generation, embracing it as a fashionable option. It is no longer limited to politicians, journalists and old age people. At the Khadi Gram Bhawan, one can have fabrics as well as ready made clothes of Khadi.
Market Holidays
Sundays
Azad Market, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Chandni Chowk, Chawri Bazar, Connought Place, Hauz Khas Village, Hanpath, Khan Market, Khari Baoli, Meena Bazaar, Nai Sarak, Nehru Place, Paharganj, Palika Bazar, Sadar Bazar, Sabzi Mandi, Shanker Market, Yashwant Place.
Mondays
Ajmal Khan Road, Defence Colony Market, INA Market, Karol Bagh, Lajpat Nagar Central Market, Nizamuddin, Sarojini Nagar Market, South Extension.
Tuesday
Aurobindo Place, C.R. Park, Greater Kailash, Green Park, Hauz Khas, Munirka, New Friends Colony, R.K. Puram, Vasant Vihar, Masoodpur, Vasant Kunj, Yusuf Sarai.
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