Shopping in Delhi is a delight, if you wish to get a glimpse of India's art & craft and a feel of the culture then markets of Delhi are perfect place. Since ancient time, Delhi has been the important trading centre of North India. Shopping in Delhi is always on top of the itinerary chart of the tourists visiting the city. With its innumerable markets and shopping complexes Delhi is able to cater to the desire of shopping enthusiasts. Tourists can shop various items such as jewellery, carpets, handicrafts, precious stones, silks and silver ware. Connaught Place, Karol Bagh and Chandni Chowk are the major shopping areas of Delhi. Janpath, South Extension, Lajpat Nagar, Srojini Nagar, Nai Sarak and Khan Market are other famous shopping areas of Delhi.



A wide variety of items are found in the shops and markets, which are brought from all over India to Delhi for sale. Right from the electronic gadgets to glass wares all types of items are being sold in Delhi. Various ivory-made items, shoes of Chandani and woollen products are quite popular in tourists' circle. In the Cannaught Place market there is Govt. Sales Emporium and several other shops and establishments. Beside, there is underground shopping centre Palika Bazaar and Janpath Central Cottage Industries Emporioum. Dilli Haat, near INA market is developed by Delhi Tourism Department. The market has on display almost everything that would be very typical to a particular region in the country. Delhi Haat is a good place to buy handicrafts rosewood and sandalwood carvings, leather wear, fabric, drapery, gems, beads, metal wares and garments.

At Baba Kharak Singh Marg, near Parliament Street, there are all State Govt's Emporiums offering the popular handicraft artifacts, under one roof at reasonable prices. At Pragati Maidan all State government have opened their Sales counter for sale and exhibition in large scales. The State pavillions attract visitors and you can buy the best and guaranteed article from here.

Shops near Jama Masjid in Old Delhi sell different articles of Muslim culture. Nai Sarak is the famous shopping area near Jama Masjid where several shops and establishments are found. Chandni Chowk is the other major shopping centre of Old Delhi. At Paharganj Market, to the west of New Delhi Railway Station you may buy everything from A to Z. Afzal Khan Market at Karol Bagh is another popular shopping area of Delhi. At Janpath, the Tibetan market welcomes the shoppers with their garments and dresses. Sundernagar Market on Dr. Zakir Hussain Road attracts the antique lovers.

The unique feature of Delhi market is that every shopping area has its own distinct feature and has their own special attractions. The best way to see the real culture and traditions of this city is to stroll or around through its markets. Beside its markets, Shopping Malls and complexes like Ansal Plaza are also the good option to buy a range of items.

Closing days for the market places in Delhi is as follows

Sundays : Connaught Place, Sadar Bazar, Janpath, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Khan Market, Nehru Place, Sunder Nagar and Chandani Chowk.

Mondays : Karol Bagh, Paharganj, Gandhi Marg, Defence Colony, INA Market, Jangpura, Lajpat Nagar, Sarojini Nagar and South Extension.

Tuesdays : Greater Kailash, Green Park, Hauz Khas, Kalkaji, Safdarjung Enclave, Vasant Vihar, Shahdara and Yusuf Sarai.

Wednesdays : Tilak Nagar

Fridays : Karampura, Moti Nagar