Best Shopping Places for Expats
India is multicolored shopping which includes bright colors and colors which soothes your mind and body too. Here one could find all kind apparels and accessories from medieval to modern one and from saris to exotic dresses. Whether it’s budget shopping you’re going for or the latest in Indian design wear, you don’t need to look any further than Delhi for great deals and bargains. Sure, there are plenty of malls on offer in the capital city, but if you’re looking for character and unique flavor amidst your bargains. The most embrace places for shopping are listed below:
Dilli Haat : Opposite INA market in South Delhi lies the many-varied shopping temptations of Dilli Haat, an open-air shopping and food paradise modeled after the traditional Indian village market. It operates as a one-stop shop for Indian handicrafts. Traditional craftsmen from all over India set up their wares in just over 60 stalls scattered around an open market area. Dhurries, wall hangings, ethnic jewellery and clothing are just a few of the many items on show here. You can pick up anything from beautifully embroidered Kashmiri shawls and Rajasthan Kantha work quilts to Madhubani paintings from Bihar and silver jewelers from North East India .Enjoy a plate of momos and a cup of tea when your feet are tired from all the walking. Go first thing in the morning before the heat sets in or early evening after it’s cooled down outside.
Janpath Market: Opposite to Connaught Place janpath is a leading market for furnishing and decorative items . One can find exquisite semi-precious jewellery and traditional and western mix apparels at a reasonable rates. Popular for its ambience of youth the market is covered with number of the sellers who are willing to bargain as much as you can. One could find the college students and many expats bargaining here for unique decorative items . You can find an authenticated scent of India.
Khan Market : Not far from India Gate is this small, posh and classy clutch of shops that is popular among upscale shoppers and expats from the diplomatic community for branded products. It still has a loyal following and has branched out with great bakeries, chill-out lounge areas and cafes with character. The prices are fixed, but you can find some shopping gems here. It’s a great place for books, which you might not find on standard shelves and the shopkeeper knows where every book is kept, although the arrangement on the shelves might not make obvious sense to you! Open daily except Sundays.
Chandni Chowk : This shopping district, popular with locals, has been around for hundreds of years. If you like adventure, you’ll enjoy exploring the narrow, winding streets and alleyways in search of items that might take you by surprise. For fabrics go to Katra Neel a and for elecrtonic goods, look around in the Bhagirath Palace area. Old Delhi’s ancient silver jewellery market is in Dariba Kalan and don’t miss out on the tempting treats of Delhi’s street food from the stalls dotted around the area.
Sarojini Nagar Market: If you love to dress well but love a great bargain as well, head to this hectic but exciting market which has export rejects of trendy designer brands at great rates. It’s great for shopping designer brands, Indian clothing, shoes, home furnishings, fabrics and accessories. You’ll find an inexpensive variety of kurti tops and salwaar kameez suits here too.
