9 Best Places for Street Shopping in India
India offers abundant number of options when it comes to shopping. From handicrafts to ethnic wear to western wear to various types of classic embroideries, everything is available in its street markets at a much lower price than those of malls and shopping centers. Shopaholics never get tired of shopping but with the prices of everything skyrocketing, shopping in malls has become a luxury for many. Moreover for a true fashionista, the ‘where’ of shopping doesn’t really matter as long as they can lay their hands on some exclusive finds.
SO HERE ARE THE TOP 9 SHOPPING DESTINATIONS IN INDIA-
Delhi-
You can find anything and everything here at very cheap rates. The malls of Rajouri or Vasant Kunj, colourful Dilli Haat, or the flea markets of Sarojini Nagar and Palika Bazaar, each has its own charm. Shopping in Delhi teaches you how to manage finance and time. From handicrafts to clothes, accessories, electronics, everything is available at its street markets at a very reasonable price. The street shopping destinations in Delhi are Chandini Chowk, Khan Market, hauz Khaz, Connaught Place, palika Bazar, Purani Dilli, and Janpath Market.
Mumbai-
Mumbai is known as the paradise for a shopaholic. Fahion street and linking road are famous for their latest clothing and accessories. Another best place for shopping is Colaba Causeway, where you can buy slippers, shoes, chains, bags and many more things. And folks don’t forget to bargain.
Jaipur-
The Pink City is famous for being a great shopping destination for tourists. Bapu Bazaar is a great place where ethnic stuff such as Jaipuri jutti, salwar suits, home decor artifacts are sold at a very reasonable price. Johri Bazaar and Chaura Bazaar are other famous street shopping places where precious jewellery, Rajasthani lehariyas, bangles, silver ware and many more items are sold at a very reasonable price.
Kolkata-
New Market which has around 200 stalls is the best place to go, where along with sarees, you can also get traditional jewellery, at a reasonable price. New Market is considered as a bargainers’ paradise. Other recommended places are Adi Dhakeswari Bastralaya, Burra Bazaar, Satyanarayan AC Market and Vardaan Market.
Lucknow-
Hazratganj is considered as a shopper’s paradise, where every brand is available. It has shops which are more than 50 years old. Lucknow’s famous chicken art dresses are found here. Hazratganj is famous for its chikanari work. Another best place is Aminabad which is famous for its perfumes.
Bangalore-
Brigade Road and Commercial street are the best places in Bangalore for street shopping. Here you can get sandals, clothes, jewellery and many more items at a good price. Here you can get both branded and non-branded shops. MG Road is another great place at Bangalore where you can get items at a good bargained price.
Goa-
Goa is a favorite holiday destination for both Indians and foreigners. The Arpora Saturday night bazaar is the best place for shoppers, where from unusual fashion to colorful fabrics, leather sandals, everything is found at a good price. The Anjuna flea market is another place famous for beaded necklaces, embroidered clothes and mirrored accessories.
Cochin:
If you want some of the fashioned fashion spree to give your house a classic British era feel. In the Portuguese-style houses in Cochin’s Jew Town, find bronze vessels, hand-carved wooden coffee tables, wooden boxes which are especially handmade from China, glass paintings and a host of other trinkets. A number of vendors have a specialties in antiques from the British era with many of the glass and porcelain goods sold actually from the homes of British India’s nobility.
