Gadodia Market, Delhi
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.
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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Sight Name: Gadodia Market
Sight Location: Delhi, India (See walking tours in Delhi)
Sight Type: Shopping
Sight Location: Delhi, India (See walking tours in Delhi)
Sight Type: Shopping
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