Delhi is a shopper’s paradise, and the excitement doesn’t just fade after sundown. As streetlights flicker on, the city’s night markets come alive with bustling stalls, irresistible bargains, and mouthwatering street food. From trendy apparel and accessories to sizzling kebabs and buttery parathas, there’s something for everyone. So, let’s look at the best of Delhi’s night markets.
1. Janpath Market
If you enjoy street shopping, you’ll love Janpath. The stalls are spread along the road, so wear comfortable shoes and take your time to look around. A treasure trove for fashionistas and bargain hunters, you’ll find everything from crop tops and boho chic skirts to shoes and jewellery here. You might even find copies of the latest designer outfits from the ramp. Go further down the street and you will find shops displaying colourful trinkets, handcrafted curios, and hawkers with plates of mouthwatering chaat.
2. Chandni Chowk
Delhi’s night markets roundup is incomplete without a stop at Chandni Chowk, known for its shops and street food. As soon as you walk into the market, you’re greeted with the aroma of freshly cooked parathas from the Paranthe Wali Gali. Walk past these food stalls, and the market becomes a labyrinth of shops selling colourful knick-knacks, embroidered fabrics, laces, outfits, jewellery and more. It’s a crowded market, so make sure you hold on to your bag and belongings.
3. Connaught Place (CP)
Sitting in the heart of Delhi, Connaught Place (CP) lets you feel the city’s pulse throughout the day. The ground-level boutique stores may start pulling down their shutters at nightfall, but you can still enjoy a meal at CP’s restaurants and explore the underground Palika bazaar. The market may seem unorganised, but dig deep, and you’ll find everything from quirky eyewear to vintage books and fun gadgets.
4. Dilli Haat
This bazaar has numerous stalls displaying handcrafted products from across India. You’ll find shawls from Nagaland, sarees from Bengal, hand-carved wooden curios from Kerala and more. Here, the food stalls are just as popular as the shopping stalls. The market is open throughout the week until 10 pm. Many people prefer visiting the market later in the day, after the crowds begin to thin out.
5. Khan Market
Khan Market is one of Delhi’s most talked-about markets. Nestled in an affluent part of Delhi, the market attracts discerning shopaholics and bargain seekers. The market has designer boutiques standing beside family-run bookstores and home décor shops. Between all your shopping, you can also grab a bite at one of the many cafes and restaurants in the market. Later at night, you might find some fancier shops closed. However, the hawkers perched outside will be selling you everything from ice cream to junk jewellery.
6. Sarojini Nagar
Set up around a square, it isn’t the permanent shops here that draw as much attention as the stalls outside them. Instead of a glitzy display, you’ll find tables heaped with clothes and trendy bags. It’s a rummage sale-like experience as you dig into the piles, pull out an outfit that catches your eye and bargain your way to a good deal. The best part of visiting this market at night is that sellers are often in the mood to close deals, and you might strike better bargains than you would have during the day.