Street Shopping in Delhi is an experience. The constant crowd, vendors flashing wares, and colourful alleys making you want to drain your entire bank account! With prismatic jhumkas, embroidered chikankaris (Luckhnow traditional embroideries), summer dresses, and so much more lining alley after alley, who are we to judge? We have therefore curated a list of amazing street shopping destinations for you to practice your bargaining skills when in Delhi.
1. Sarojini Nagar Market
Probably one of the most famous street-shopping destinations in Delhi, Sarojini Nagar is the place to find design wear (first copy, of course) at bargain rates. However, do not let that stop you from bargaining further as you’ll be surprised at the difference! Find comfortable wear, shoes, accessories, and more along its saturated lanes.
📍Sarojni Nagar, South West Delhi
📅Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 8:30 pm
2. Janpath Market
Located in the heart of the city, Janpath Market holds stocks of trendy clothes, gorgeous ethnic wear, flashy footwear, and heaps of junk jewelry. As ditto to almost all markets in Delhi, make sure to bargain well at every corner and you’ll be carrying bags home in no time.
📍Connaught Place, New Delhi
📅Monday to Saturday from 11 am to 9 pm
3. Karol Bagh Market
If you are looking for traditional wear, head down to Karol Bagh to find its colourful lanes filled to the brim with beautiful ethnic outfits. Not only that, snag handicrafts, perfumes, branded clothes, and even books at insanely affordable prices! One of the most diverse markets in the city, a visit here is a must!
📍 Block 1, WEA, Karol Bagh, New Delhi
📅Tuesday to Sunday from 9 am to 11 pm
4. Khan Market
One of the high-end retail markets in the city, Khan Market is where you go if you feel like splurging. From luxury cosmetics, skincare, and design wear, a walk down this lane also treats you to one of the best khau gallis in the city. Explore the hidden bookstores here as well as some excellent lounges to relax in.
📍 Khan Market, Rabindra Nagar, New Delhi
📅Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 12 am
5. Chandni Chowk Market
One of the oldest shopping destinations in Delhi, stepping into the lanes of Chandni Chowk is no less than a time capsule. Its many lanes are separated into different bazaars– food, fabric, spices, and jewelry among others. Everything you would ever need for any occasion you will find here.
📍Chandni Chowk near Old Delhi Railway Station
📅Monday to Saturday from 10:30 am to 7:30 pm
6. Lajpat Nagar Market
Though holding an abundance of incredible ethnic wear, this market also holds trendy new clothes, accessories, bags, and shoes. Sold at affordable prices, you have room enough to bargain here. This market also hosts mehandiwalis, who apply gorgeously detailed henna art on your hands at sound speed!
📍Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi
📅Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 9 pm
7. Gaffar Market
Find everything electronics here! From repair shops to electronic accessories, second-hand phones, and more, Gaffar Market also offers great discounts on imported goods. However, called a grey market they come with no warranties and the parts you usually find here are mostly unbranded.
📍Ajmal Khan Road, Karol Bagh, New Delhi
📅 Everyday from 10 am to 10 pm
8. Dilli Haat
A market saturated with handicrafts and traditional outfits, Dilli Haat is an initiative by the Delhi Government to promote rural artisans. Designed to look like a village market, you will find wares sold in thatched cottages made to mimic a rural atmosphere. With beautiful handicrafts, carefully painted novelties, and more, Dilli Haat is worth a visit!
📍Opposite INA Market, South Delhi
📅 Everyday from 10:30 am to 10 pm
9. Meena Bazaar
With restored ceilings in an effort to bring it back to its authentic Mughal look, Meena Bazaar is easily one of the oldest markets in Delhi. Selling traditional Muslim garments, wedding attires, shawls, and more, the bazaar over the years has transformed more into a staple tourist attraction.
📍Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk- Inside the Red Fort’s Lahore Gate entrance
📅Monday to Saturday from 11 am to 8:30 pm
10. Matka Market
A place to reckon during festivals, especially Diwali, Matka Market holds the largest collection of pottery from all over the country. From colourful diyas, plant pots, Jaipur pottery, and terracotta novelties among more, this market will not have your eyes waver once from the beauty that it offers. As someone whose mother has an affinity towards earthen pots and vases and has frequented the lanes ever so often during summer afternoons, I must recommend it to all.
📍A.K. Roy Marg, near Sarojini Nagar bus depot, South Delhi
📅Everyday from 10 am to 8 pm