20 Best Markets in Delhi for Shopping

Delhi is divided into two parts, one is old Delhi the historic city in the North and New Delhi the capital city of India since 1947 situated in the South. Since centuries Delhi has been a shopping destination for many. Khari Baoli, a street in old Delhi, situated near  the red fort was the largest wholesale spice market in Asia since 17th century that sold all kinds of spices, nuts and herbs and also a wholesale grocery market selling food products like tea, rice etc. and still continues to exist. All the traditional bazaar and  modern markets in Delhi have something or the other to offer to everyone from expensive to cheap and within the budget of customers. In Delhi the local markets, street markets, wholesale markets, supermarkets, electronic markets,etc. offers variety of products within your budget. Besides there are many attractive showrooms, amazing shopping malls, well known furniture and car markets in Delhi. Following are the top 20 markets out of the quite big list of markets in Delhi where you can enjoy shopping to your utmost satisfaction.

1. Connaught Place

The very first time this market came into existence, it was among the largest ones in India. It was created by the British in the shape of a horseshoe in order to prove lucky both for the shopkeepers as well as the shoppers. The market consists of two circles. The inner one consists of the blocks starting from A, all the way to F. The important names for shops as well as showrooms that can be found here include Allen Solly, Adidas Originals, Bon Ton, Lee, Kalpana, Gas, Fila, Proline, Pepe, Park Avenue, and many others. The outer circle of this old market in Delhi is made up of blocks from G to P with showrooms such as Lacoste, Rado, Omega, Digjam, and so on.

Nearest Metro Station : Rajiv Chowk, Janpath

2. Janpath Market

Janpath market is one of the old and famous markets in New Delhi for all the local people and tourists. It was originally known as ‘Queensway’. The boutiques in the market sell traditional clothes like kurtis, salwar kameez, churidars  and trendy western clothes. There are shops selling extremely beautiful and elegant Kashmiri wool shawls and scarves from which Pashmina shawl is the popular one. You will find shops with handicraft items, artefacts, carpets, brass ornaments, antiques, watches and other gift items.

Besides street vendors are busy selling artificial jewelleries, footwear, paintings, leather items and many other items at very low price. Persons with bargaining skill are sure to get the products at lowest rate possible within their budget. So it is also considered to be one of the cheap markets in Delhi for shopping for people who can bargain. This market is always busy and crowded with people so be careful there are chances of pickpockets. Tourists must have knowledge about bargaining so that they are not cheated by the vendors and can enjoy shopping and purchase different items at reasonable rate.

Nearest Metro Station : Rajiv Chowk, Janpath

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3. Palika Bazaar

Palika Bazaar, is a fully air conditioned  underground market situated at Connaught Place, Delhi. Practically everything is sold here, but if you are looking out for latest clothes and electronic markets in Delhi, visit Palika Bazaar that has many shops selling variety of electronic goods like laptop, computers, their share parts etc. at lesser price. But there is no guarantee that the products are original ones. So before purchasing think twice, check the product properly, and if convinced and satisfied buy it.

This market is also known for ready made garments. Many shops have wide range of designer outfits at cheap price. You can also find shops selling  perfumes, cosmetics, footwear, accessories and many more items. Bargaining with vendor might help you to get the item at half the price. Young boys and girls normally visit this bazaar for shopping attractive apparels and electronic items at reasonable rates. It is better to be smart and cautious as there are chances of being cheated by the vendors while shopping in this well known local market in Delhi.

Nearest Metro Station : Rajiv Chowk, Janpath

4. Chandni Chowk

Delhi has always been known for its collection of quality products available in the local market at some of the amazingly affordable prices. One such place is the Chandni Chowk which requires no introduction given its popularity in the entire country and even beyond with reference found in Bollywood movies. From beautifully crafted lehengas or sarees, all the way to herbs and spices, one can find anything and everything at Chandni Chowk. The charm of Chandni Chowk, one of the cheapest market in Delhi is certainly unparallel to any other. This market was divided by some canals way back in the past in order to reflect the moonlight. However, these canals have now been closed.

Nearest Metro Station : Chandni Chowk

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5. Lajpat Nagar

Lajpat Nagar is well known for its central market which is a shopping paradise that offers wide and attractive range of garments and textiles within your budget.Here you get awesome traditional Indian wear like sarees, salwar kameez, kurtis, attractive and beautiful Lucknowi embroidery sarees and dress materials and also designer wear outfits.  Many shops and roadside vendors sell shoes, bags, accessories, home furnishing and decor items and many more. You can find mehendiwallas busy applying amazing  design mehndi. It is actually one of the best markets in Delhi for shopping at a very reasonable price and if you have the bargaining skill then it is a great boon to get the things at the least possible rate.

Nearest Metro Station : Lajpat Nagar

6. Nehru Place

Nehru Place Market is the biggest and most famous IT or computer markets in Delhi. This place is especially well known for computer hardware, desktop, motherboard, CPU, printer, scanner, hard disk, monitor, RAM, laptops and so on. Besides this mobiles, laptop batteries and adapters, CCTV camera, digital camera, cartridges,sim cards, pen drives etc are also available.

You can get wide range of digital goods of important brands like Sony, Lenovo, Toshiba, Intel, HCL, Intex, iBall etc. Computers, their spare parts, electronic goods and everything that is offered in this market are available at a reasonable rate. Bargaining is possible here, so you can enjoy shopping electronic items and save money. But before purchasing find out the  specifications,  price, warranty, of the product. There are repair centers providing best repair service.

Nearest Metro Station : Nehru Place

7. South Extension

If you are in search for posh markets in Delhi, South Extension serves your requirement with some of the most luxurious and renowned brands found in this market. It is located in the eastern periphery of AIIMS and is divided amidst two factions. The market remains quite busy during the Sundays and remains closed the next day on a Monday. Fashion brands such as Arrow, Mehrasons Jewelers, Diwan Saheb, Heritage, and many others specialize in quality items that reflect posh living with antique styling that stands out from the rest.

Nearest Metro Station : AIIMS, South Extension

8. Sarojini Nagar

Sarojini Nagar market named after the famous woman freedom fighter Sarojini Naidu is one of the ideal market in Delhi for clothes. There are several big showrooms that has branded latest fashion designer clothes. All types of local as well as international brand apparels are available for those interested in branded clothes. For budget shopping there are many street shops selling variety of  fashionable readymade garments, bags, cosmetics, footwear, home decor items, kitchenware, household items, electronic goods at affordable price. This market is crowded with girls,mostly college students busy purchasing trendy and awesome outfits at low cost. Bargaining can assist the people shopping in this market to get things at a price within their range. Tourist can enjoy shopping branded items on showrooms as well as street shopping of various gift items and other things.

Nearest Metro Station : INA, Sarojini Nagar(Under Construction)

9. Khan Market

Khan market the oldest U-shaped, double-storey market named in honor of Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan was started by the traders who were helped by him to migrate to India after the partition. Today it is the most luxurious and expensive market in Delhi having several showrooms, boutiques and shops offering branded items. Everything sold here is of superior quality and fixed price.

Bargaining of any sort is not entertained. Showrooms and boutiques has wide range of  branded designer wear. Large number of electronic shop, fabric store and kitchen equipments store have varieties of premium quality goods. Jewellery shop is full of pure, beautiful and attractive designed ornaments of gold and silver. Apart from this there are book stores, gift shops, shops selling ayurvedic stuff. Well known cafes and restaurants in  this market serve different delicious cuisine. This is one of the main markets in Delhi that tourist must visit for shopping branded expensive things worth the cost.

Nearest Metro Station : Khan Market

10. Karol Bagh

You will find a large number of ready made garments and leather goods wholesale markets in Delhi at Karol Bagh area. It is the oldest shopping place in Delhi where several shops and residential colonies are located. Besides being specialized in wide range of garments this market is one of the renowned leather markets in Delhi where you can purchase leather products like belts, wallets, shoes, bags, handbags, and many other leather articles at reasonable price. This shopping place is well known for its traditional Indian wear and elegant bridal wear.

People from all over Delhi come to this shopping place for buying beautiful bridal wear and all wedding clothes at reasonable price. They also purchase wedding gold ornaments from bank street a famous shopping place for gold jewellery around Karol bagh. You can also find shops selling varieties of items like  books, footwear, cosmetics, electronic items, gadgets and many more things. Besides bank street there are many other shopping place around Karol bagh like Gaffar market for international product, Ajmal Khan Road for affordable ready made garments and Arya Samaj Road for second hand books. Pizza Hut, Reebok, Skechers, Puma, Lacoste are running successfully. After shopping you can very well enjoy the mouth watering delicacies served by the many food joints in  this shopping area.

Nearest Metro Station : Karol Bagh

11. Dilli Haat

A huge market with a village look, shops with thatched roofs, having a feeling of village atmosphere displaying handicrafts, handlooms and various traditional items along with delicious food and various cultural and music performance is what you are looking for. Then visit Dilli Haat a perfect place for everyone especially tourist to experience both shopping and entertainment.

Besides you can also enjoy shopping potteries, furniture, jewellery, paintings, variety of colourful  attractive best designed fabrics, and sarees.  Carvings made of rosewood and sandalwood, designed camel hide footwear, gems, beads, brassware, metal crafts and many more attractive items are offered in this market. For shopping at Dilli Haat a nominal entrance fee is charged. Tourists must visit this market,without which their trip is incomplete and boring.

Nearest Metro Station : INA

12. Gaffar market

Gaffar market is regarded as one of the best mobile markets in Delhi having many options from high to low. Besides there are wide range of electronic goods like playstation, air conditioner, television, camera, home theatre system available at low prices. Varieties of China goods are available at throw away price. But there is no guarantee of the quality of the goods purchased here. If satisfied, bargain and purchase. You can also find shops selling attractive wedding garments and other ready made clothes.

Nearest Metro Station : Karol Bagh

13. Daryaganj book market

Daryaganj book market is the oldest and well known Sunday book market in old Delhi. This market is held only on Sundays on the street road when most of the other shops in that area is closed. It is indeed a treasure for book lovers as they can get wide range of second hand books of different authors, magazines, novels etc. in good condition and  at reasonable price.

It is the ideal and busiest book market in Delhi where people are engrossed in bargaining with the vendors and buying books at the lowest price possible. You can even consider it as a wholesale book market as some vendors also sell these books on kilo rate. Besides getting second hand story books, guides, competitive books, general knowledge books some vendors also sell new books. Overall it is the best flea market in Delhi where all types of books are available at cheaper cost.

Nearest Metro Station : Chandni Chowk, Chawri Bazaar

14. Chawri Bazaar

If you are in search of wholesale market in Delhi, make sure you visit the Chawri Bazaar which is known for its collection of affordable items such as paper, copper, and brass products. The local population claims here that this market is among the biggest when it comes to sale of wedding cards and paper. Another thing that attracts buyers to this market is the availability of copper or brass for construction of idols of different gods. Currently, this market is dedicated towards catering paper products as compared to brass or copper ones.

Nearest Metro Station : Chawri Bazaar

15. Shankar Market

Shankar Market is one of the oldest and the best market in Delhi for clothes. This market is a popular place where the manufacturer, wholesalers and retailers have a flourished business of ready made clothes and fabrics. There are famous outlets having huge collection of various designer wears, ladies kurti, salwar kameez, lehenga, colourful dupattas, dress materials, good quality colourful fabrics.  Normally purchases are done here in bulk quantities at a very reasonable price. Thus it is a wholesale readymade market in Delhi. Women are more attracted to this market because of the variety offered by them at less rate. In addition there are shops selling fancy items like silk borders, laces, buttons, footwear. This wholesale fabric market in Delhi also has tailor shops that stitches fabulous ladies apparel.

Nearest Metro Station : Barakhamba Road

16. Panchkuian Road

One can find many furniture markets in Delhi to furnish their home with best quality furniture.  Out of these Panchkuian Road is considered to be one of the best furniture markets in Delhi which had started since 1960 and still continues till date. Here everything from luxury to ordinary ones but reliable products are available at reasonable price. This market has several options like sofa sets, beds, dining tables, chairs modular kitchens, cabinets, wardrobes, designer fittings etc. Most of the furnitures are made on demand as required by the customers and delivered at home.

Nearest Metro Station : Ramakrishna Ashram Marg

17. Paharganj

Paharganj is the best bargain shopping and wholesale market in Delhi for clothes and other colourful textiles specially textiles with mirror work.This market is crowded with people purchasing in bulk quantity at lesser price. Besides there are shops selling books, music, footwear, jewelry, bags, wooden statues, handicrafts, hookah pipes, bedspreads, cushion covers, wall hangings, handmade necklaces, colourful and beautifully designed bangles, brass wares, incense, etc.

Nearest Metro Station : New Delhi

18. Matka Market

Located just next to the famous Sarojini Nagar, the Matka Market tends to offer some of the best collection of beautifully crafted earthen pots that can enhance the complete look and feel of your home. The market offers its buyers a plethora of collection that starts from the simple matkas all the way to rare example of pottery skills which includes “Jaipur Blue Pottery”, “Manipur Black Pottery”, and “Kagzi”. This pot market in Delhi doesn’t actually  manufacture the products in the capital itself. Rather, the sellers acquire the pots from places such as Lucknow, Kolkata, Manipur, and many other places in the country famous for beautifully crafted pots.

Nearest Metro Station : AIIMS

19. Monastery Market

This place was called the Little Tibet which was originally the  house for Tibet refugees. Later on it developed as a market and today it is famous as Monastery market. It is the best Tibetan market in Delhi where there are many stalls selling variety of things like statues, incense, shawls,clothes, shoes, bags, footwear,leather items and many more products. Many Tibetan artefacts, paintings, and lucky charms are also available here. Youngsters are busy shopping attractive clothes and other accessories that is sold at very less rate.

There are shops selling artificial jewelleries, semi-precious stones  etc. This market is well known for good quality winter wears. To protect from severe Delhi winter, wide range of  good quality woollen clothes such as sweaters, shawls, pullovers, stoles, leather jackets,cardigans and gloves are available here at affordable price. Tourist  enjoy this shopping destination by purchasing attractive things as well as tasting the original Tibetan home-made food. After shopping people enjoy eating Tibetan delicacies served in food stalls and restaurants in this market.

Nearest Metro Station : Kashmere Gate

20. Ghazipur flower market

Ghazipur phool Mandi as it is known is the popular flower market in Delhi. It is a wholesale market  that supplies flowers to small vendors, event managers, wedding planners, and designer florists. On festival days and wedding season this market is crowded with people purchasing variety of flowers in bulk at a reasonable price.

Nearest Metro Station : Anand Vihar

There are supermarkets in Delhi that offers everything under one roof. Not only this fish lovers can visit fish markets in Delhi that has variety to offer. Every shopaholic can enjoy shopping in Delhi markets as it has great things to offer for everyone.