Dilli Haat
This huge shopping market in Delhi has been deliberately made to feel like a traditional weekly village market, called a haat. Small thatched roof cottages with a village atmosphere give it great ambiance. The market offers an exciting blend of handicrafts from all over India, food, and cultural and music performances.
Janpath and Tibetan Market
This very popular and lively shopping market in Delhi, which was recently given a makeover, has something for everyone. You’ll find goods from everywhere in India and Tibet here, and it’s a great place to shop for things to take back home. However, you’ll need all your bargaining skills to get a really decent price.
Paharganj
Some of the best bargain shopping market in Delhi can be found in the crumbling and chaotic Main Bazaar of the Paharganj traveler ghetto. Many of the shops in Paharganj also deal in wholesale and export to foreign countries, making it a good place to come and hunt out unique and inexpensive goods to import back home.
Chandni Chowk
The shopping district of Chandni Chowk has been in existence for hundreds of years and an exploration of its winding, narrow alleyways is certainly an adventure. The lanes of Chandni Chowk are divided into bazaars with different areas of specialization. For fabrics, head to Katra Neel. In the Bhagirath Palace area, you’ll find a huge range of electronics. Dariba Kalan is Old Delhi’s ancient silver market full of silver jewelry. Food vendors in Chandni Chowk also serve up a delicious assortment of Delhi street food.
Sarojini Nagar
Sarojini Nagar is most famous for its really cheap designer clothes and reputable brands that have been rejected from export, either because of surplus quantity or small manufacturing defects. Shops and stalls, selling all kinds of clothes and fashion accessories, sprawl onto the streets. There’s also a sweet market (Babu Market) and vegetable market (Subzi Mundi) in the area.
Lajpat Nagar
The hectic Lajpat Nagar market provides an interesting glimpse into Indian culture. It’s one of the oldest markets in India and is abuzz with middle class Indian shoppers, all swarming around its roadside stalls and showrooms. One of this market’s main attractions is the Mehendiwalas, who will apply beautiful henna designs to your hands with astonishing speed.
Khan Market
Khan Market is a small, U-shaped, well established shopping market in Delhi that’s one of Delhi’s classiest. Bargain hunters are likely to be disappointed at this market. It’s got a loyal following who go there to shop at its branded outlets. One of the best things about this market is its interesting book shops. It’s also got some excellent tailors who will make you a suit in less than a week. For Ayurvedic food, medicine and skin care check out Biotique, and Khadi.
