Delhi being the capital city of India is also the shopping paradise for people locally and globally. As a destination, this city is not only a savor for history, food and culture but also shopping experience. From being home to the largest wholesaling markets of Asia to street shopping in nook and corner of this vibrant city, Delhi has a lot to offer. Be you are shopping enthusiasts or tourist or Delhiite, it street shops selling a wide array of products from apparels, handicraft to electronics, will definitely make you shop till you drop. The street shopping places of Delhi can surely give your bargaining skills the right testing ground. If looking out for awe-struck, budget-friendly shopping experience, then Delhi is the hub for it. From bridal wear to college wear, the markets of Delhi will need all your needs.
Here I shall jot down the street shopping famous in Delhi for you to decide where you are trotting
Top 10 street shopping places of Delhi are:
• Sarojini Nagar Market:
One of the most popular shopping destination in South Delhi which is famous for affordable designer wear be it western or casual. The ideal destination to grab deals on export rejects apparels. If you lucky you will end up finding a ZARA or FOREVER 21 tops at jaw-dropping prices. You will find the streets of the market sprawling with shops selling all kinds of clothing and jewelry to meet the demands for everyone.
Location- Near Safdarjung Airport
Nearest metro station- INA in yellow line of Delhi Metro
Timings- Tuesday-Sunday 10.00 AM- 9.00 PM
• Lajpat Nagar Market:
Looking out for apparels or jewelry for the occasion of the wedding be you the bride or the bridesmaids, groom or best man, Lajpat Nagar is your stop for traditional Indian wear, fashion accessories, bridal jewelry etc. Alongside these, casual western wear outfits and jewelry are also available. When here, never miss out to try out Dilli Ki chaat or picking up home décor which is also readily available.
Location- Lajpat Nagar
Nearest metro station- Lajpat Nagar Metro station in violet line of Delhi Metro
Timings- Tuesday-Sunday 10.00 AM- 9.00 PM.
• Janpath:
Another popular local market of Delhi famous for traditional & western wear, accessories, footwear, antiques, handicraft and leather wear. With its lane of street shopping products, it also has a street dedicated to Tibetan goods at reasonable prices. Head to this market in wee hours to grab great deals on all range of products.
Location- Janpath
Nearest metro station- Janpath Metro station in violet line of Delhi Metro
Timings- Monday-Sunday 10.00 AM- 9.00 PM
• Khari Boali:
Khari Boali is the highly crowded market area of Delhi which is the whole selling marketplace of spices in the whole of Asia. The winding narrow lanes of this market is full of the fragrant smell of all kinds of spices be it sweet or sour. Head to this market to pick up your choice of spices at affordable prices.
Location- Khari Boali, Chandi Chowk
Nearest metro station- Chandi Chowk Metro station in yellow line of Delhi Metro
Timings- Monday-Sunday 11.30 AM- 6.00 PM
• Sunday book market:
The oldest book market of Delhi is what Daryaganj is very famous for. Beginning from the Jawaharlal Nehru Marg and stretching towards Bahadur Shah Jafar road, the whole narrow footpaths and winding streets are where the wholesale market of books stand every Sunday.
Location- Daryaganj
Nearest metro station- Chandi Chowk or Chawri Bazar Metro station in yellow line of Delhi Metro
Timings- Sunday 11.00 AM- 6.00 PM
• Karol Bagh:
From trendy apparels of international brands, buying or selling books, jewelry in the bank street and shopping market of imported items in Ghaffar market is what this famous market Karol Bagh includes for shopping enthusiasts to grab fair deals.
Location- Karol Bagh
Nearest metro station- Karol Bagh Metro station in blue line of Delhi Metro
Timings- Tuesday-Sunday 10.00 AM- 8.00 PM
• Chandini Chowk Market:
From wedding lehengas, embroidered bags, semi-precious jewelry, silk, and cotton clothing to electronic goods, a wide array of products what this congested yet crowded market has to offer. Being a very old market, people from all across the world visit this marketplace for the purchase of inexpensive fabrics. While here, head to the Parathe-Wali-Gale for Indian street food delicacies.
Location- Chandi Chowk
Nearest metro station- Chandi Chowk Metro station in yellow line of Delhi Metro
Timings- Monday-Saturday 11.00 AM- 6.00 PM
• M-Block Market:
Street shopping in Delhi is also extended its roots to nook and corners of New Delhi. One such example is the M, Block market of South Delhi. Shops here range from designer boutiques to cheap street apparel, you can find it all in its narrow market setting. Never forget to bargain while visiting here.
Location- Greater Kailash-1
Nearest metro station- Kailash Colony Metro station in violet line of Delhi Metro
Timings- Monday-Sunday 11.00 AM- 9.00 PM, except Tuesdays.
• Dilli Haat:
Another special street shopping gateway in Delhi is Dilli Haat, which is an open-air marketplace for handicrafts, state specialized apparels and food stalls. This is one such marketplace where you can find reflections of all the States of India in one consolidated area. Keep an eye for specialized traditional weekly markets to grab Indian artifacts at fair prices.
Location- Opposite INA
Nearest metro station- INA Metro station in yellow line of Delhi metro
Timings- 10.00 AM- 10.00 PM All days
• Paharganj Main Bazaar:
Lying opposite to New Delhi railway station is this crumbled and chaotic marketplace famous among travelers. From wholesale to foreign export rejects, one can find it all at bargainable prices.
Location- Opposite New Delhi railway station
Nearest metro station- New Delhi railway station Metro station in yellow line of Delhi Metro
Timings- Monday-Sunday 10.00 AM- 9.00 PM