Shopping in Delhi

Travelers would just love to shop in the markets of Delhi that are flooded with goods associated with the Indian lifestyle. Be it the the crowded areas of Chandni Chowk market or the skyscraper malls of Rajouri Garden, there is something special that each market will offer you. From bargained stuff to the top-end luxurious items, from the handwoven shawls of Kashmir to the Tibetan jewelery, there are options from all over the country available in the shops, stalls and malls of the capital city.

A luxurious experience is offered in the city malls of Rajouri Garden as well as Ansal Plaza in HUDCO Place. Lavish ambiance, showrooms of Global brands, AC comfort, popular eating joints and movie theatres, kids play section, open spaces and parking lots are only some of the features of these malls.

At Central Cottage Industries Emporium, located in Janpath, you will find handicrafts, beautiful wood carvings, pottery, brassware, handwoven textiles, jewelery, etc. prepared by the adept craftsmen from across the country. Other Government and state run emporiums are also avilable like the ones on Baba Kharag Singh Marg. For handspun textile Khadi Gramodyog Bhavan in Cannaught Place is the most famous one for its quality and price. In Janpath too there are abundant options for paperware, brassware and decorative mirrorwork items. Dilli Haat in INA encourages cottage and small scale industries to sell their amazing work in the form of hand printed shawls, ethnic home decor, accessories, etc.

Cannaught Place Market in Delhi is one of the most visited shopping places of Delhi. The market was given a planned colonial structure by Robert Tor Tussel and W H Nicholls. It is divided into the inner circle, middle circle and outer circle and is aligned with shops, offices, restaurants, banks and hotels.

Palika Bazaar is an underground market, selling a variety of goods at bargained prices. The locally prepared essential oils sold at Jain Super Store, are a must buy of the place. Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi is a very ancient styled market with congested shops. But don't avoid the market just for its overall look because there are several gawdy bridal wear, beautiful bed linen, greeting cards, decoration pieces,etc.

Other major shopping destinations of Delhi include South Extention market, Lajpat Nagar, Greater Kailash M Block Market, Jor Bagh Market, Sarojini Nagar Market, Karol Bagh Market, Sunder Nagar Market and Khan Market. These markets have a wide variety of offering that ranges from products of daily use to luxury items. The best characteristics of these markets are that they are easily accessible, they include the best of brands, they offer wide choice and the price of goods can be bargained.