Shopping Guide: 5 Markets of Old Delhi
Old Delhi is known as a shopper’s paradise and a trading hub for India. The vibrant and exotic atmosphere of Old Delhi Markets can make shopping lots of fun. You will love to explore the markets of Old Delhi, which are always crowded with people and has loads of shops that sell good stuff which will surely demand your attention.
No matter in which one of the best luxury hotels in Delhi you are staying, you must find the right market to go for a completely authentic Delhi shopping.
What to Buy?
Exquisite Handicrafts
Souvenirs
Indian Textiles
Antiques and Furniture
Silver Jewellery
Designer Wear
Books
Sweet Delicacies
If you are a shopaholic and also don’t want to burn a hole in your pocket, then don’t miss out these markets of Old Delhi.
Chandni Chowk
Chandni Chowk is one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi. It is believed to be the largest wholesale market in Asia. Right from bridal sarees to bridal lehengas and Indian textiles to jewelry, Chandni Chowk is truly the hub of latest fashion at the most affordable prices. Shopping at Chandni Chowk is fun as the market is distributed in several streets and also equally famous for its eateries, street food and Indian snacks.
Chor Bazaar
Located near the Red Fort and Lajpat Rai Market, Chor Bazaar is a market of thieves that open its roadside stalls on every Sunday. There is a lot to buy at cheaper prices in Chor Bazaar. You can buy shoes, mobile phones, sports equipments, cameras and loads of books here.
Chawri Bazaar
Chawri Bazaar is a wholesale market, which is famous for its hardware shops and sells gift wrapping paper, office stationary, kitchen utensils and wedding cards. Whether it’s for food, photography or shopping, Chawri Bazaar is the place to head to!
Dariba Kalan
This market is perfect for women who love silver jewelry. Besides silver jewelry shops, you can also look for shops selling precious and semi-precious stones. You can get strings of stones like lapis lazuli, malachite, corals, tiger’s eye and rose quartz.
Meena Bazaar
Also known as Chatta Chowk Bazaar, Meena Bazaar is one of the most popular and oldest markets in Delhi. Situated between Jama Masjid Kalan and Dari is the old market of Meena Bazaar. In the olden times Meena Bazaar would sell elegant rugs and carpets, quilts, pashmina shawls, silks and woolens. The market also stocked gold and silver, exotic perfumes and spices like saffron.
So if you are planning a trip to Old Delhi, you have to know the right places to hit when it comes to shopping & do buy one of the items mentioned above. To have a comfortable accommodation you can stay at the budget hotels in Delhi .
