Shopping in New Delhi | Top Spots to Shop – Bazaars, Markets & Malls

Shopping in New Delhi is one of the best things to do in this diverse city filled with markets, street bazaars and fashion malls. Shoppers can find every kind of souvenir from gorgeous fabrics and traditional clothing to silk saris and designer accessories. Even if shopping in Delhi isn’t number one on a traveler’s to-do list, tourists will still want to take a buzz around these shopping spots to get a feel for New Delhi culture and a taste of authentic Indian food.

1. Connaught Place

Besides being one of the best places to shop in New Delhi, Connaught Place also is a good place to stay. Known for its upscale boutiques, bustling bazaars and white architecture, Connaught Place features a variety of fabric and jewelry shops, bookstores, technology outlets, hotels, restaurants and cinemas – all within walking distance of one another. Shoppers looking for bargains at a traditional markets should head underground to Palika Bazar, open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and located next door to scenic Central Park.

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2. Lajpat Nagar (Central Market)

Tourists looking for a colorful market chock-full of traditional Indian food stalls, textiles shops, tailors and unbelievably ornate jewelry need look no further than Central Market in Lajpat Nagar. Besides being a hot spot for boutiques, local shops and street food, Central Market also is one of the best places in New Delhi to get a henna tattoo!

Recommended shops in Lajpat Nagar

• KC Creations – fabric shop known for its wide range of prints and hard-to-find materials.
• The Prakash Collection – popular with designers for its unique selection of beads, buttons, stones and accessories.
• Jutti stalls – the jutti, or Punjabi jutti, is the fashion footwear of New Delhi, and visitors will find numerous stalls featuring some of the most gorgeous and ornate shoes in the city.
• Ghoonghat – pick up a colorful silk dupatta, or Indian-style scarf, at this shop known for its fine fabrics and silks.

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3. Dilli Haat

An adorable village market, Dilli Haat features handicrafts, products and even food produced by artisans across India. The haat (village market) was established by the government in an effort to promote culture as well as tourism in New Delhi. Vendor stalls are allotted to craftsmen for 15 days at a time, giving visitors an always-rotating selection of authentic Indian goods made from several regions of the country.

Address: Kidwai Nagar West, near INA Market
Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily

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4. Chandni Chowk Market

Shoppers who want their shopping experience in New Delhi to include strolls through winding aisles of Indian spice shops, colorful fabric stores and traditional medicine stalls will want to plan a shopping spree at Chandni Chowk Market. The bazaar is one of the most historic places to shop and a can’t-miss shopping spot in New Delhi. Shoppers who have more time to explore the neighborhood will find several other bazaars specializing in unique goods and services.

More shopping spots in Chandni Chowk

• Khari Baoli – buy souvenir spices at this traditional market
• Kinari Bazaar – popular for traditional clothing and embroidered fabrics
• Katra Neel – fabric bazaar featuring silks and other quality materials
• Bhagirath Palace – popular for electronics, traditional medicines and medical equipment
• Moti Bazaar – find traditional scarves and jewelry at this market

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5. Delhi Shopping Malls

Visitors looking for an indoor shopping experience won’t be disappointed with New Delhi’s selection of high-class shopping malls. Most malls include kid-friendly activities, cafés and restaurants, cinemas and food courts.

• Select CITYWALK, A-3, Saket District Centre, District Centre, Sector 6, Pushp Vihar
• DLF Promenade, 3 Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj Mall Road, Vasant Kunj
• DLF Emporio Mall, 3, CGHS Colony, Vasant Vihar
• The Great India Place, Sector 38, Noida, Uttar Pradesh

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Where to Stay in New Delhi

The Claridges, New Delhi

Hostel Soul Stay

Red Fox Hotel Delhi Airport

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