
Delhi
with its innumerous shopping hubs caters to every individuals need and zeal
to acquire products that have the basis, the ingenuity of a particular
region in India. Delhi is the perfect place and the right choice to get a
glance of India's rich art and craft.
Some of the major shopping complexes in the city of Delhi
Connaught Place
Connaught Place is the primary shopping area of Delhi. The place has multiple
emporiums representing every state of the country at the famous Baba Kharak
Singh Marg, near Parliament Street. Every state emporium houses the
excellent work of art and craft under one roof at government controlled
prices. Janpath is another attraction among the tourists with its decorated
small shops famous for antique items. Closed on Sundays.
Palike Bazaar
A favorite underground shopping center called Palika Bazaar like most
shopping complexes in Delhi has diversity of products on show. To shop here
one has to be good at bargaining, as normally the prices displayed are very
high. Closes on Sundays.
Central Cottage Emporium
Situated in Jawahar Bhavan at Janpath the emporium has nearly all the items
one might long to buy. It treasures embroidered shoes that are typically
Indian, furniture, small gift items that could work as souvenirs, cloths.
The quality is absolutely the best and the prices are reasonable enough.
Closes on Sundays.
Hauz Khas
Popularly known as The Village, has genuine jewelry and gift items within
the complex. The Hauz Khas Village is a complete experience with its ancient
buildings, designer qualities and a list of restaurants. Closes on Tuesdays.
Old Delhi Market
Dariba Kalan with the cramped and congested streets are visited for
Gold-Silver, antique items where as Chandni Chowk is famous for jewelry,
saris, handicrafts, embroidery shoes etc. It also have some of the best and
oldest eating joints, people come far of places to quench their lust for
tasty food. Chandni Chowk and Dariba Kalan are best place to visit to feel
the traditions and customs of great Indian heritage. Closes on Sundays.
Karol Bagh, Sarojini Nagar, Lajpat Nagar
Karol Bagh Sarojini Nagar and Lajpat Nagar are other shopping joints in
Delhi famous for gifts and handicraft items available at bargain prices.
Sarojini Nagar also has grand market of export surplus clothes. Some of the
branded clothes like Van Hausen, Joe Boxer, being sold for just because they
are in surplus with a terrific bargain. Closes on Mondays
Dilli Haat
Located near INA market, is developed by Delhi Tourism. It displays art and
craft of all the states of India. Unlike the typical haat where the market
itself is mobile and temporary here the skilled crafts persons offer a
kaleidoscopic view and diversity of Indian culture and handicrafts.
Delhi is a shopper's paradise, where you can grab a segment of Indian art
and craft items. Recently government of India has allowed the shops to be
opened till late night, which is a real treat for a tourist.