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New Delhi is a shopper's paradise, to say the least. You find trendy items,
antique pieces, clothes, jewellery, cosmetics and what not even in local bazaars
and platform shops at extremely affordable rates. Here we have for you some of
Delhi's popular shopping complexes and bazaars. |
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City
Centre (
Connaught
Palce) |
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Recently renamed as Rajiv Chowk, Connaught
Place (CP) was demarcated as the shopping
arcade of the 'new' capital of Lutyen's
Delhi in the mid 1930's. Located in the
heart of Delhi, CP boasts of colossal white
old colonial style buildings. |
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What to shop:
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Craft items, Handcraft, curios, books,
ethnic wear, Kohlapuri chappals, Rajasthani
paintings and brassware. Another place to
visit is the underground Palika Bazaar an
air-conditioned shopping centre with stalls
of ready-to-wear, costume jewellery,
accessories, books etc.
Closed on Sundays |
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Central Cottage Industries Emporium
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Central Cottage Industries Emporium is close
to Jawahar Vyapar Bhavan, Janpath where one
find a variety of Indian handicrafts all
under one roof. |
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What to shop:
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The range includes fabrics, household,
linen, carpets, jewellery, handmade paper,
furniture and art objects in wood, brass and
copper.
Open 10 am - 7 pm.
Closed on Sundays |
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Khadi Gramodyog Bhavan |
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Khadi Gramodyog Bhavan is situated in Regal
building and run by Khadi Village Industries
Commission. Everything under the sun in
khadi is available here that include Khadi
cotton, incense sticks, pure honey,
readymade garments, handmade paper etc.
Special discount can also be availed during
2nd Oct (Mahatma Gandhi's birth Anniversary)
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Open 10 am to 6 pm.
Closed on Sunday. |
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Karol Bagh |
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Karol Bagh is one of the most famous retail
markets of Delhi housing nearly 1500-2000
shops in one long row offering products at
best possible prices.
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What to shop:
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Food, jewellery and ready made garments.
Closed on Monday |
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Chandni Chowk |
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In Old Delhi, the congested and most densely
populated market of Chandni Chowk has
survived for more than three centuries.
Strewn richly with historical landmarks,
this shopping area has shops, which are more
than 100 years old.
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What to shop:
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The narrow streets and bylanes offer a whole
plethora of surprises and one can struck
some of the best bargains with patience. One
of the narrow streets branching off from
Chandni Chowk is 'Dariba Kalan', known for
its beautiful pearl, gold and silver
jewellery. One can also look for natural
perumes or 'itra' here.
Closed on Monday |
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Ansal Plaza |
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Modern shopping complex with cozy joints to
grab snacks and coffee or just hang out,
this Plaza is one of Delhi’s first
complexes. Eco friendly with lush gardens
and beautiful landscaping one can also find
trendy items and modern gadgets.
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What to shop:
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All top brands of shirts, watches, Jewellery
and gadgets are found in this mall.
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South Extension |
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South Extension, a very popular commercial
shopping hub in Delhi is home to all the
major Indian products’ brands. It is an
upmarket shopping area where quality
garments and footwear sell like hot
potatoes. Huge departmental stores like
Ebony, Big Jos, Lacoste, Reebok are
extremely popular and their annual sales are
a much-awaited feature. |
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What to shop:
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High quality garments and footwear, fine
jewellery etc.
Holiday on Monday
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Sarojini Nagar |
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Sarojini Nagar Market is famous for its
export apparel at bargain prices.
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What to shop:
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Casuals and branded clothes are sold at
throw away prices. All these clothes are
made by top Indian designer brands but are
sold at cheap rates because they are in
surplus.
Holiday on Monday
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Hauz Khas Village |
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A place where the urban and the rural meet
and is known for its boutiques and specialty
restaurants. |
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What to shop:
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Prices are high, but products found aplenty
including high fashion garments, carpets,
old silver antiques, furniture and artifacts
fashioned to urban tastes. |
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