Delhi can rightly be called the shopping capital of India. The city has a lot to offer to the shopping buffs, owing to its rich historical and cultural diversity. This national capital is the ultimate shoppers'destination where one can find anything from traditional to contemporary items. Shopping seems to be the ultimate fun as nothing seems to be unavailable in the bustling markets of Delhi.
Delhi is a shopping paradise which has a lot to lure buyers. There are shops dealing in traditional art and craft items, precious stones, pottery,brassware, woodworks.One who knows how to elbow his way into the busy markets and haggle with local vendors can have an enjoyable shopping experience.
Delhi's oldest and traditional market lies in Chandni Chowk and Connaught Place.Chandni Chowk is a popular Mughal era market dealing famous for its traditional ethnic wear and jewellery .It is the biggest wholesale suppliers in Delhi. This traditional market is famous for exclusive bridal wear lehengas .The market place is also famous for its local eateries, delectable chats and snacks.
Connaught Place was built during the British reign in India in the 1920's to promote trade and commerce in the then imperial capital of Delhi. It is an important business and commercial centre in North India today, The entire place was built in the form of horse shoe for the convenience of traders and customers. The centre has an inner and an outer circle.
Connaught Place has many banks, airline and travel agent offices along with some prominent luxury and budget hotels in the city. Government has made efforts to restore the vintage look of entire Connaught Place, which has now become for its upscale urban shopping experience. This place also houses emporia of all the Indian states, famous for traditional Indian saree shopping.
Besides shopping one can have an urban dining experience of a lifetime with many restaurants and bars located at the place. One can enjoy scrumptious Indian and continental cuisines at some of the famous eating joints after a tiring day of shopping.
In addition to this new trendy markets like Palika Bazaar and Janpath have cropped up in and around Connaught Place. Bargaining is the way to go, while shopping at these cheap markets. Palika Bazaar is one of the first underground markets in India.The market is famous for cheap garments and electronic gadgets, though the quality can be an issue. Janpath is a local flea market known for cheap clothes, bags ,footwear etc and is a craze among the college-goers.
New trendy markets including Sarojini Nagar Lajpat Nagar, and Karol Bagh have emerged on the local shopping map of the city in recent times. Sarojini Nagar is a favorite pedestrian market amongst fashion conscious teenagers.It is the biggest market of export surplus goods where one can shop for international brands at very cheap prices.
Karol Bagh and Lajpat Nagar are famous market places where one can find goods ranging from antiques to the latest fashionable items .Besides this ,there is South extension and Greater Kailash known for their upscale shopping experience with major international brands available.
Dilli Haat, the modernized version of the rural Haat is situated close to the INA market. It is a one stop shop for just about everything. It houses handicraft items from various states across India .It is also famous for its delectable cuisines from every corner of India. Shopping at the haat is a truly traditional experience. It is the most delightful place for Indian handicraft admirers.
Many international fairs are held round the year. India International Trade Fair is just one of them. There are many multi brand malls in various districts of Delhi which reflect the city's cosmopolitan culture. Being an important commercial hub of North India, Delhi experiences an influx of both leisure and business travelers .To suit the needs of its ever-growing visitors, Delhi has several luxury and budget accommodations.
Hotels near New Delhi Railway station cater to the needs of budget travelers. These hotels are located close to important commercial centres and historical landmarks of the city.Hotels in Paharganj cater to budget travelers and backpackers and provide the best of amenities at affordable prices. These hotels also provide seasonal discounts to attract travelers.
Martin Wynn
