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A Unique Shopping Experience in Delhi
Guide Location: India » Delhi
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 6
Tour Duration: 2 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot, by bicycle
Travel Distance: 5.3 km
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Author: victoria
Delhi is a very important trading centers with plenty of bazaars and shops selling all kinds of things. Carpets, jewelry, saris, beautiful handicrafts, cloth and shoes at good prices are sold all over the place. Traditional goods are available here too: spices, saris, ceramics, accessories, bags, dresses for women manufactured from silks. Take the following tour to enjoy shopping at the following attractions.
Tour Stops and Attractions
Janpath Market
1) Janpath Market
Janpath market is located on Janpath road or People’s Path opposite Connaught Place, New Delhi. You can buy fashionable items at affordable prices here. Budget travelers and foreigners throng this market to buy a wide variety of things such as junk jewelry, ethnic dresses, daily wear like skirts, t-shirts and jeans, leather footwear, cotton garments, embellished linen, silver jewelry, furniture, Indian artifacts, carpets and decorative items. If you master the art of bargaining, you can buy many things at very lower prices in this market. Mirror work bags from Rajasthan are the most purchased items in Janpath market. These bags are colorful and feature beautiful needle work patterns.

You can also find numerous food stalls, snack centers and restaurants offering delicious Indian style fast foods. Even if you are not planning on shopping, you can visit this market and enjoy browsing through the fantastic range of goods available for sale.

Janpath market is open on all days except Sunday. The vibrant atmosphere of the market makes shopping enjoyable. Shop for clothes or pick up that favorite piece of jewelry. When you are tired, enjoy a refreshing cup of coffee or a light snack at any of the eateries here.
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Palika Bazaar
2) Palika Bazaar
Palika bazaar is an underground market where you can find around 390 shops selling a wide range of items including garments, foot wear, accessories and electronic goods. This bazaar is located between the inner and outer circle of the popular Connaught Place in Delhi. An estimated 15,000 people visit this bazaar at any given time. It attracts locals and foreign tourists alike. Vendors here sell illegal products too such as stolen goods, pornography, pirated CDs and software and fake designer products. Regular raids are conducted by the police to recover stolen and pirated goods. However, it seems to be impossible to put an end to these illegal activities.

You can bargain as much as you can at Palika Bazaar to get fantastic deals on your purchases. This is the best place for shopping in summer as the bazaar is air conditioned. You will certainly get a respite from the scorching heat of the summer months as you shop for your favorite things. You can find a lot of eateries inside the market area serving typical Indian snacks. Take a break from shopping to enjoy delicious and tantalizingly spicy food. If you are new to the place, it is recommended to take the help of a local to navigate through this market.
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Connaught Place
3) Connaught Place
Connaught Place is one of the most important business centers in Delhi. This complex is home to headquarters of many firms in India. Constructed in 1929-33, Connaught Place is the busiest commercial district in Delhi today. Though it was rechristened as Rajiv Chowk, people still refer to it by its old name. Markets and shops in Connaught place are designed in the form of rings with inner and outer circle.

Connaught Place is a shopper’s heaven. You can find plenty of shops selling interesting wares here. It is surrounded by Kasturba Gandhi Marg, Barakhamba Marg and Baba Khadak Singh Marg. This shopping center is home to numerous stores and complexes where you can shop for anything under the roof.

The ambience of Connaught Place adds to the fun of shopping. Once you visit this center, you can be sure you will not leave empty handed. You can find sports items, household goods, handicrafts, imported items and books here. The market is closed on Sundays.
During festivals, this market is vibrant with activity. The best time to visit Connaught place is in the evenings when people gather to enjoy a great shopping experience. You can find eateries, cafes and restaurants serving a variety of dishes. Connaught Place is an important tourist attraction in Delhi.
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Chawri Bazzar
4) Chawri Bazzar
Chawri bazaar is situated near Jama Masjid, Delhi. It is a specialized market where you can find products made of copper, brass and paper on sale. Founded in 1840, the market was once a meeting place of dancing girls and courtesans. Today, Chawri bazaar is one of the busiest places in Delhi, where walkers and vehicles fight for a passage during peak hours. You can buy idols of Lord Vishnu, Buddha and many others made of brass and copper here.

A part of Chawri bazaar is dedicated to wedding cards. The bazaar has more than 500 card shops. It is the largest Mandi of wedding cards and paper in Asia. You can find an array of cards, ranging from 2 to 80 rupees or more here. Attractive cards are available in almost all colors ranging from the traditional white to the gorgeous purples and maroons. From September to April, the market is extremely busy as this is the wedding season in India.

Chawri Bazaar is a wholesale market. However you can purchase on retail certain items such as oil lamps, vases, jewel boxes and pots made of copper and brass. The market is open on all days except Sunday. You can spend a few enjoyable hours at this market browsing through the attractive wares sold here.
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Gadodia Market
5) Gadodia Market
Located to the south of the famous Khari Baoli Street in Old Delhi, Gadodia market is full of stores selling spice. It is one of the largest spice markets in Asia. You can gain access to this market through a covered walkway. The market was constructed by Lakshmi Narayan Gadodia, a rich merchant in the 1920s.

The stores in Gadodia market use huge old fashioned weighing scales. The market is crowded with traders from Jammu and Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and other states, as well as shoppers looking for great bargains. The laborers load and unload sacks of spices. The place is extremely busy during peak market hours, making it almost impossible to get through to. Do not miss a visit to Gadodia Market on your trip to Delhi. Enjoy shopping for items such as ginger, saffron, lotus seeds, dry fruits, nuts, reetha nuts, turmeric, edible silver paper used to wrap sweets, pickles and chutneys. You can visit this market on any day except Sunday between 11.30 AM and 6.00 PM.

Constant activity and busy atmosphere in Gadodia market offers visitors a unique experience. The air is filled with a strong smell of mixed spices. From here, you can also enjoy a spectacular view of Delhi.
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Sadar Bazaar Area
6) Sadar Bazaar Area
Sadar Bazaar, situated to the west of Khari Baoli, is the biggest wholesale market for household products in Delhi. Though it is a wholesale market, you can buy items in small quantities, too. The market is crowded with retailers, sellers and shoppers. Sadar bazaar was initially a small market, which catered to the needs of people in nearby areas. It went on to become one of the main bazaars in the capital city over time. Nowadays, this market offers quality household items at cheaper prices.

Sadar Bazaar is conveniently located near railway station. It played a significant role in the freedom struggle movement, and served as the hiding place for many freedom fighters. It was an important center of political development in Delhi.

Today, the market deals with different types of goods, including imitation jewelry, stationery and toys. The price of household products available for sale here is much lower than what is sold at other malls and shopping centers in Delhi.

You can take a break from shopping and enjoy delicious Indian food and sweet varieties at the food stalls. It is a good place to buy local delicacies that are fried in pure ghee. The bazaar is open on all days except Sunday. You can visit the market between 11.30 AM and 6.00 PM to experience the very essence of Delhi.
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