Moving to Delhi can be taxing. It's fast, extensive, and constantly changing. However, it has always been a shopping haven for shopaholics, or just people who love to try new things, and explore new places! (Coming back to that later) Markets in Delhi are plenty, and pretty great too! So, if you're a newbie in town, here's a lowdown on some of the most famous markets in Delhi, and what all they have to offer.
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Situated in the famous neighbourhood of Delhi's Lajpat Nagar, Central Market is a labyrinth worth exploring. You'll find pretty much everything here from shoes, clothes, home decor, to fabric, across several budgets.
Recommended For: Reasonable ethnic wear, fabrics and costume jewellery. You'll find a massive range of pre-stitched, semi-stitched, and unstitched salwar suits great for everyday wear or for mass gifting during weddings at Lajpat. Our favourites are Ghoonghat Dupatta for dupattas and stoles, KC Creations and Ramjisons for fabrics, and Dolma Aunty Momos for grabbing a bite.
Timings: 10 AM - 9 PM
Closed On: Mondays
How To Reach: Best to rely on metro services (Lajpat Nagar metro on the pink and violet line) because parking space and autos are unreliable options.
LBB Tip: Check out the full Lajpat Nagar guide here.
If you've seen any movie, or video that features Delhi, there has to be a shot of the iconic white buildings of Connaught Place. A go-to for every single Dilliwala, Connaught place is not just the perfect place to meet up, and hang out, but also shop and eat to your heart's content.
Recommended For: Retail outlets of leading brands, large hub of eateries, phone accessories, and junk jewellery. Our favourites are Cha Bar for books and chai, Keventers for some mean milkshakes, Kalpana for gorgeous sarees, The Shop for home décor, Balujas for footwear and Mohan Singh Place to get jeans & trousers stitched.
LBB Tip: Check out the full Connaught Place guide here.
Timings: 10 AM - 9 PM
Closed On: Sundays
How To Reach: The easiest way to reach CP is to take the metro. Rajiv Chowk (Blue Line) is the nearest station, which is well-connected to most of the lines. There are multiple exits and most of them will land you right in the heart of the place.
Situated in the busy neighbourhood of Karol Bagh, the market here offers things quite similar to Lajpat Nagar. The good thing though is that there's more space for bargaining here! On Mondays, while the shops are closed, Ajmal Khan Market takes shape where vendors sprawl out on either sides of the road with quite impressive options.
Recommended For: Wedding shopping and cheap clothing. The market's got different streets dedicated to different categories: Gaffar Market for cheap electronic needs, Silver Street/Bank Street for traditional jewellery, and Ajmal Khan Road for inexpensive readymade garments.
Timings:10 AM - 10 PM
Closed On: Mondays
How To Reach: The nearest metro station is Karol Bagh. Exit from gate number 2 and you’ll walk straight into the market.
Needs no introduction! We all know the super famous Sarojini Nagar market (newbie or not) and all that it has to offer. (Which is A LOT).
Recommended For: Affordable fashion - be it clothing, accessories, bags or footwear.
LBB Tip: To get a great bargain, try to plan your visit on an early weekday morning, when the crowds are thin and shopkeepers are desperate to make their first sale.
Pro Tip: Check out the full Sarojini Nagar guide here.
Timings: 11 AM to 8 PM
Closed On: Mondays
How To Reach: Pink line metro line with the Sarojini Nagar station is the nearest to the market.
Usually when people mention Old Delhi, we think food. And yes, while food is a huge part of Old Delhi (hello to the best qormas, and kebabs in town) you'll also find literally everything here with it being large collection of markets, this place is a shopper's paradise indeed.
Recommended For: Chandni Chowk for bridal stores and street food, Nai Sadak for wholesale stationery items, Chawri Bazar for brass/copper items and invitation cards, Daryaganj for the Sunday book market, Dariba Kalan for stunning silver jewellery, Bhagirath Palace for all kinds of lights, Kucha Choudhary Market for cameras and accessories, Kinari Bazar for lace and latkans, Meena Bazaar for souvenirs and Khari Baoli for spices.
LBB Tip: Check out the full guide on Old Delhi's markets here.
Timings: 11 AM to 8 PM for most.
Closed On: Sundays but depends on the market you are visiting.
How To Reach: The closest metro stations are Chandni Chowk on the yellow line, exit from gate no. 5, which is closest to the “Katra Bazaars” (main road), and Chawri Bazar on the yellow line, exit from gate no. 3 which is closest to Nayi Sadak.
Home to the fanciest stores in Delhi, Khan Market is always bustling with new cafes, and shops opening up, while the iconic ones stay intact. It's the perfect blend of old and modern, which we love.
Recommended For: Shopping in posh stores and elegant dining options. Our favourites are Café Turtle for books and coffee, Good Earth for beautiful home décor & furnishings, Amrapali for silver jewellery and Big Chill for everything on their menu.
LBB Tip: Check out the full Khan Market guide here.
Timings: 12 PM - 11 PM, depending on the store or restaurant.
How To Reach: We recommend taking a metro and getting to the Khan Market station. Though there's a lot of parking available if you wish to bring your own vehicle.
If you own electronics, you've heard of Nehru Place or at least one person telling you to either go buy stuff from there, or get your stuff fixed from there. Apart from that if you've ever wanted to buy fabrics, we bet Nehru Place has cropped up in the conversation.
Recommended For: All electronic and printing needs, ample fabric shops.
Timings: 10 AM - 9 PM
Closed On: Sundays
How To Reach: Take a fifteen minute walk from the nearest metro station to Nehru Place Electronics Market in Delhi, which is the Kailash Colony station.
An iconic place for shopping the best of the best brand names and all that they have to offer. South Ex is a haven for shopping for pretty much anything you want. It's divided into two parts—I & II (situated on either side of Ring Road). A few of our favourites are Nalli & Greenways for silk and handloom sarees, Frontier Raas for bridal shopping, and Tanishq for diamond jewellery.
Recommended For: Wedding and Indianwear for both men and women, and designer jewellery.
Timings: 8 AM - 9 PM, depending on the store
Closed On: Mondays
How To Reach: South Extension on the Pink Line is the nearest metro station and easiest mode of transport if you wish to beat the traffic.
If you're a newbie in town, or simply unfamiliar with the area, we recommend taking a friend along here. Bustling with places to eat, and shop at, Paharganj market is a sweet spot for people who love shopping on a budget.
Recommender For: Budget eating joints and shops full of junk jewellery, leather bags & chappals.
Timings: 8 AM - 11:30 PM
Closed On: Mondays
How To Reach: R.K Ashram on the Blue line is one option or take a rickshaw to reach Paharganj from New Delhi Railway Station on the Yellow Line.
GK II M block market, is always Bursting with restaurants, coffee and dessert hotspots, branded clothing stores and home decor stores, it definitely is one of the best markets to get all your needs fulfilled. From Iconic Nik Bakers where you can gobble up on some yum food, to Nalli's for silk sarees, you've got everything here.
Recommended For: Trendy apparel, faux leather bags, junk jewellery, fab footwear and plenty of fast food outlets. It's an upmarket version of Sarojini Nagar. So, the products here will be a tad more expensive, but better in quality.
Pro Tip: Check out the full GK II guide here and for GK I here.
Timings: 10:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Closed On: Tuesdays
How To Reach: The nearest metro station to GK 1 M Block Market is Kailash Colony Metro Station, accessible via the Magenta Line or Violet Line.
One of the most fun markets to traverse is the Tibetan market, Gujrati market, and the flea market in Janpath, and the Janpath main market itself. Expect to spot great options for shoes, clothes, and home decor stuff.
Recommended For: Junk jewellery, cheap clothing, handicrafts, artwork, trinkets, jholas, and kohlapuris
LBB Tip: Check out the full Janpath guide here.
Timings: 11 AM - 9 PM
Closed On: Sundays
How To Reach: The nearest metro stations are Janpath and Rajiv Chowk. You can also travel by a cab if you like.
If you love handicrafts, handwoven, and handmade stuff, Dilli Haat is the place to go for the most stunning clothes, home decor, and jewellery. Plus lets not forget the the sprawl of Indian state-wise restaurants.
Recommended For: Handicrafts, pottery, and furniture.
Timings: 11 AM - 9 PM
Closed On: Open all days
How To Reach: The Dilli Haat-INA station on the yellow and pink line is the nearest station.
Rajouri Garden is definitely one of the most prominent localities of West Delhi. With street food, swanky bars and cafés, terracotta stores, stores for wedding couture, and Sarojini-esque shops for cheap fashion gems, this market’s got it all.
Recommended For: Ethnic wear, jewellery and western clothing
LBB Tip: Here's our complete guide to the market.
Timings: 9 AM - 9 PM
Closed On: Open on all days
How To Reach: The nearest metro station is Rajouri Garden on the blue line, from there it is a two-minute walk to the main market.
Kamla Nagar is the hub for budget shopping and amazing food. Since it's near North Campus, it's the it place to hangout for college students. As far as shopping is concerned, you have everything from branded clothes to street side shoe thadis and while you are at it, don't miss on the yummy food at Rico's or Momos Point.
Recommended For: Clothing, jewellery, shoes and food across all budgets. Oh, and if you make an impromptu decision to get a new piercing since most jewellery stores do it for quite cheap.
Timings: 10 AM - 10 PM
Closed On: Mondays
How To Reach: Vishwa Vidyalaya Metro Station is conveniently located on the Yellow Line of Delhi Metro from where you can take a rickshaw to reach the market.
For the full list of Delhi's OG markets, days they're closed on, and how to reach there, check out this!