10 Best Shopping Markets in Delhi

Sarojini Nagar is synonymous with shopping in Delhi. Yes, it is a go-to stop for many locals and it has become quite popular among tourists too! So, what can you buy at this market? Designer clothes both Indian and western! Add shoes and fashion accessories too! And you can buy all designer items here at a very low price. Make your way to the market, explore, buy a few things and you will understand why locals consider this market the best and cheapest cloth market in Delhi. The market remains open every day except for Mondays!

Chandni Chowk is one of the most iconic tourist places in Delhi and it happens to be quite a famous shopping market too! Tourists often come to visit this place and return with bags filled with things! Jewellery, fabrics, spices and electronics are the market’s specialities. This market is quite huge but doesn’t worry, you can easily find the items you are looking for! Because the market has been divided into separate sections with specific items. Like, if you want silver jewellery, head straight to Dariba Kalan. Katra Neel is for fabrics and Khari Baoli Road is for spices! You can visit the market anytime from Monday to Saturday!

This Delhi famous shopping market has items collected from all around the country and also from Tibet. And those items include hippy clothing, cheap jewellery, shoes, fragrances, brassware, paintings, leatherwork, Indian artefacts and handicrafts. You can buy as many souvenirs as you want but make sure to bargain for the best deal! Also, the market remains closed on Sundays, so plan your visit accordingly.

Every day, including Sundays and holidays, between 10.30 am to 10 pm, Delhi Haat is open for visitors. How cool is that! The market will give you a traditional village market (haat) kinda vibe because it has been designed that way. And the major items sold here are handicrafts and artefacts. As you see and buy the many traditional items on display in traditionally decorated shops while enjoying the cultural music playing in the background, you will have quite a unique experience. Also, don’t miss out on the traditional food served here.

Clothes, shoes, bags, jewellery, textiles, books, handicrafts, incense, hookah pipes, the list of the items you can buy here goes on! By the way, welcome to Paharganj Market! It is open for visitors and shoppers all day a week, till 9 pm. If you look closely, you might get your hand onto something unique! And the best part about this market is that you can buy items at a cheap price even without bargaining.

A classic on our list of Delhi markets. It is a little different from other markets on the list! Because it is not a place famous for cheap items and is not filled with bargaining shoppers and sellers. But it is famous for branded outlets of clothes and furniture. And also for tailors with expert skills! One more thing that we must mention is the array of book shops. Yes, if you are a bookworm or have books on your shopping list, this is the place for you! When to visit this market? Any day of the week other than Sunday.

Streets filled with antiques, arts and socialites; we could not give any better introduction than this to Sundar Nagar Market! Instead of scattered shops and stalls, you will see designed and upscale shops. Instead of shouting hawkers, you will see shop owners seating peacefully in their shops and explaining the values of stunning art pieces and antiques. Yes, the price range of the items in this market is on the higher side and rightfully so! Even if you have no plans of buying anything from here, do pay a visit (avoid Sunday) to see its beautiful collections!

From the offbeat Sundar Nagar Market to the busy Lajpat Nagar Market! Apart from Sundays, this market remains filled with shoppers all throughout the day. With a huge variety of items and all priced reasonably, this market is one of Delhi’s most popular shopping places. Here you can fill your bag with traditional clothing, accessories, bags and shoes. Many alluring home furnishings are available too.

This one is strictly for fabrics. And that means that the variety of fabrics that you can find at this market is mind-blowing! This is a two-storeyed marketplace with almost 150 shops selling only fabrics. From simple cotton to gorgeous chiffons to delicate silks, the place has everything. You will also see local and traditional fabrics of Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal and Odisha. Before you pay a visit, remember the timing. From 11 am to 8.30 pm, 6 days a week (Sundays closed).

Let’s end our shopping spree in Delhi with this historic market, making the passageway for the Red Fort. During the Mughal rule, this used to house many royal merchants and tailors. A long time has gone by since then but the market has successfully maintained its charm. In fact, very recently, some portions of the market were restored exposing the hidden artwork on the ceilings and giving the market a more authentic Mughal look! Oh, we forgot the other details. The items sold here are jewellery and handicrafts. And the market is open for shoppers all day excluding Sundays.

You probably need no more convincing on shopping being one of the most fun and exciting things to do in Delhi. So, here’s wishing you, happy shopping!