| When
it comes to shopping, Delhi offers a gamut of shopping
options. A tourist on a shopping tour of Delhi has the
option of shopping in busy streets, in organized and
well-planned markets or in shopping malls. No matter,
which of the option you choose for shopping, each one
offers a distinct shopping experience. There are various
shopping places in Delhi, where you can head to on your
shopping tour. belowIf you have centuries old bazaars
in Old Delhi, New Delhi boasts of planned markets and
malls. The satellite towns of Delhi also offer a wonderful
shopping experience. Some of the exciting shopping spots
in Delhi are mentioned
Connaught Place: The heart of Delhi,
Connaught Place is a wonderful shopping destination.
Connaught Place has a number of showrooms, where you
can shop for designer cloths, antique items and jewellery.
Janpath is a popular shopping spot in Connaught Place.
You can shop for cloths and antique handicrafts items
of brass and wood at Janpath. Don't forget to bargain,
as most shopkeepers quote high prices This is also the
place, where you will find offices of major airlines
and tour operators. Connaught Place is the modern shopping
center, where you will find showrooms of popular brands.
Here you can shop for antique items, designer jewellery
and designer cloths. Located in Connaught Place is Janpath,
which is a popular shopping spot both for locals and
tourists. Apart from clothes you can shop for antique
handicraft items of brass and wood.
Karol Bagh: Located in the West Delhi,
Karol Bagh is another major shopping destination. It
is an ideal place to shop for wedding cloths and jewellery.Not
too far from Connaught Place is another popular shopping
destination in Delhi. Karol Bagh has some fine showrooms.
Karol Bagh is the best place to shop for jewellery and
wedding cloths.
Chandni Chowk: Located in Old Delhi
Chandni Chowk is one of the oldest bazaars in Delhi
The bazaar was built when Shah Jahan established Shahjahanabad.
Chandni Chowk is a wholesale market and deals in electronic
goods, textiles and watches. Not too far from Chandni
Chowk are located various other bazaars like Nai Sarak
and Darya Ganj.
Old Delhi is famous for its bustling
bazaars. Chandni Chowk is one of the oldest bazaars,
which was founded when Shah Jahan established the city
of Shahjahanabad in the 17th century. Chandni Chowk
is basically a wholesale market that deals in electronic
goods, watches, and textiles.
Darya Ganj: This is another exciting
shopping spot in Old Delhi. Darya Ganj is popular for
its Sunday Book Market. The pavements of Darya Ganj
become shopping stalls for book sellers. The market
stretch for almost two kilometers and winds through
a few streets in Darya Ganj. You could virtually get
a book on any topic in the market that too on throwaway
prices, when compared with original prices.
There are various other markets and bazaars in Delhi
where you can visit. Some of the other popular markets/shopping
spots in Delhi include Lajpat Nagar, Sarojini Nagar
and Ansal Plaza. Shopping malls are the exciting spot
for shopping. To enjoy shopping in the malls, satellite
towns of Delhi-Gurgaon and Noida have quite a few numbers
of chic shopping malls.
Sarojini Nagar: A popular shopping
spot among middle and lower middle class, Sarojini Nagar
is located in South Delhi. You can club your visit to
Sarojini Nagar market when visiting Dilli Haat. Both
are located in the same area and are a few kilometres
away from each other. You can pick fashionable cloths
at cheap rates. The market is a hit among young and
trendy crowd of Delhi. If you don't like to find your
way through a maze of people, avoid visiting the market
on weekends.
Ansal Plaza: Those who love shopping
in an air-conditioned atmosphere, visit Ansal Plaza
shopping complex located on the Khelgaon Marg in South
Delhi near South Extension. Branded cloths, trendy jewellery
and other designer items are some of the things that
you can shop for at Ansal Plaza.
Lajpat Nagar: Located in South Delhi,
Lajpat Nagar is a popular market for shoes and cloths.
It is quite a hit among the middle class of Delhi. You
can shop for fashionable cloths and other items of general
use in Lajpat Nagar market. |