5 Famous Shopping Places in Udaipur

When exploring Udaipur attractions, you must head to Nada Khada to shop from the old Bapu Bazaar, a famous market in Udaipur. Between 9 am and 10 pm, you can plan your visit at any time to this market. Once here, take a stroll through the streets to check out the local shops. On each side of the street, you will find an array of shops selling a wide variety of items. Books, clothes, bags, shoes, crockery, you name it and you will find it here. You can even buy electronic gadgets at a comparatively lower price from this market.

We almost missed the special item! But you don’t miss the chance to get your hands on some of the authentic Khadi products that are sold in abundance here. And when you are in a Rajasthan city, you must scroll through some Rajasthani handicrafts as well. Buy a Rajasthani souvenir for yourself or for your family and friends to take back a piece of Rajasthan with you. In between your shopping, when you feel hungry, stop by one of the many street food joints here and quench your hunger with some lip-smacking snacks. Now, an important reminder! This market remains closed on Sundays. So, plan your visit accordingly.

Did you always wish to buy one of those intricately adorned Rajasthani juttis? Look no further! Located in the Old City of Bhorwadi, Bada Bazaar offers you an unending variety of handmade Rajasthani shoes (juttis) that will blow your mind. You can spot this beautiful collection in the Mochiwada Bazaar section inside Bada Bazaar. Of course, there’s more! You will find both local shops and shops of Indian and international brands in this market. So, you can buy from any kind of shop as per your preference and budget. How convenient is that!

Now, coming to the items! You can buy Rajasthani clothes, silver jewellery, cosmetics and gift items. You must check out the Bandhani and Batik print textiles and sarees that are sold here. You won’t get it at such reasonable prices elsewhere! Here’s something unique! You can buy camel leather bags and camel bone jewellery at this market. As this market offers such an overwhelming variety of items at cheap prices, many consider it the best market in Udaipur. Once you come here, you might agree as well. And to shop from this market, you have to come within 9.30 am to 6.30 pm.

All you art enthusiasts, come to this market to see and admire Rajasthani Phad and Pichwai paintings, folk art and miniature paintings, all done by local artists. The vibrancy and the artistic brilliance of these paintings will mesmerise you in no time. So, make sure you bring back some of these artworks home to embellish your interior with a flavour of Rajasthan. Not just artworks, this market also offers you Rajasthani commodities of many variants. Designer juttis, ethnic clothing, Jaipuri blankets, there are endless numbers of Rajasthani items that you can buy from this market.

Not to forget, you will get gorgeous fabrics of Leheriya and Bandhej at an unbelievably low price. And if you know how to bargain, you might get your favourite items at a steal price! Wondering where this Udaipur famous market is? Go to the City Palace and right beside it, you can spot this market. Between 9.30 am and 5 pm, you can visit this market any day you want, except on Sundays. Here’s a tip! Try to visit this place early in the morning as the market gets highly crowded with shoppers as the day proceeds.

This local market in Udaipur is many tourists’ go-to place for buying all sorts of Rajasthani goods. From Rajasthani jewellery to jewellery boxes, from brass wares to welcome cards, you will get all these commodities here that boast Rajasthani ethnicity and culture. If you are looking for something unique, you can shop for hand-painted wooden boxes, handcrafted papers, various earthenware and Rajasthani lanterns.

Wait! We haven’t mentioned the USP of this market yet. It’s colourful Rajasthani puppets! People from everywhere flock to Chetak Circle to see and buy these adorable and beautifully decked up puppets. So, join this crowd to check out the amusing collection of Rajasthani puppets that are rarely found anywhere else. After shopping here, you can also stop by the nearby Mandi Bazaar from where you can buy traditional herbs and spices. You will find this market complex near Fateh Sagar Lake. You can shop at this market anytime between 10 am and 7 pm. But, the market doesn’t remain open on Sundays. So, avoid that day while planning.

From Fateh Sagar Lake, drive for around 3 km to reach Shilpgram village where you can spend a day shopping and learn about the village lifestyle in Rajasthan. Sounds interesting? Then, choose a time between 11 am and 7 pm and plan your visit here (except on Sundays). When you reach here, you will find a series of shops put up inside wooden and mud huts on each side of the roads. In these shops, you can buy many of Udaipur famous shopping items, for instance, jewellery, paintings, terracotta crafts, footwear, stoneware and leather products. You can also purchase wooden furnishings for your home decor.

Take a walk through the market area first to explore the variety of items sold here. You can also click pictures of these humble shops studded with vibrant Rajasthani merchandise that lures crowds all the time. And now, the highlight of this place! You will get to hear folk music being played in the background while you are shopping here. Not only that! You will also get to enjoy folk dances that are performed every now and then near this market. And while you are enjoying all these cultural performances, you can satiate your palate with some delicacies of Rajasthan.

While exploring the places to visit in Udaipur, you can surely stop by some of these shopping destinations to purchase the products you wish to. You can also dedicate one day separately to shopping at these famous local markets during your Udaipur trip. Whatever you prefer!