Situated on the banks of the holy Jamuna, the historic city of New Delhi is more known as the capital of India. Though history still breathes in the streets and monuments of this city, the modern New Delhi is now all prepared to become the world city. Rapidly emerging as a leading business and commercial center of Asia, New Delhi is also known as a good shopping junction.
What and where to shop in New Delhi
Most residential localities of New Delhi have their shopping centers where you get all items of daily necessities. But it comes to bulk shopping for specific occasions or for business purpose, the city has a few whole sale markets. Besides offering good quality, these wholesale markets sell products at amazingly cheap rates.
Chandni Chowk
Situated in the Old Delhi, Chandni Chowk is an old market area covered by bylanes like Katra Neel, Bhagirath Palace, Kinari Bazaar and Dariba Kalan, the place is known for several wholesale markets selling medicines, electrical appliances and goods.
Surrounding Chandni Chowk is Ballimaran which is known for reliable leather goods and shoes while Moti Bazaar is famous for chemicals. Visit Moti bazaar for classic shawls and precious pearls.
Connaught Place
Popularly known as CP, Connaught Place is a sprawling circular market, developed during the times of British rule. Besides being a business hub, CP today has countless shops, restaurants and cinema halls. Almost all international brands like Allen Solly, Benetton, Lee Cooper, Levi’s, Reebok and Nike are available along the inner circle at Connaught Place. Walk a little and you reach Janpath, a famous shopping joint that does not have any big shop, but you find several small kiosks that sell all kinds of cotton clothes and curios. You will also get to see lots of silver and artificial jewellery items studded with semi-precious stones.
Closely situated is Palika Bazaar which is an underground shopping junction. The market is very popular among the young people. Shopping at Palika Bazaar requires good bargaining skills as the shops usually demand very high price.
Dilli Haat
Contrary to the usual concept, Dilli Haat is a unique and sophisticated market where you can shop for authentic crafts from all parts of India. At Dilli Haat, you can also try cuisines from different states of India.
Karol Bagh
This area of Delhi was developed when Punjabi families from Pakistan shifted here after partition. Karol Bagh now is a famous wholesale market of clothes and other daily use things. In fact this place is known as another business hub of New Delhi. Ajmal Khan Road, Arya Samaj Road, Bank Street and Ghaffar Market are some well-known areas around Karol Bagh.
South Extension
Commonly called as South Ex., South Extension is one of the most happening markets of New Delhi. Mostly visited by the rich class people and young crowd, this locality of New Delhi is known to have an upmarket shopping area. Like Connaught Place, South Extension too has outlets of several international brands. Huge departmental stores like Ebony, Big Jos, Hopps are extremely popular and their annual sales are a much-awaited feature of the city. Electronic showrooms, popular eating-out joints and a truly hip crowd make this a very popular hangout.
Other important markets
Besides the above mentioned markets, the city has specified different areas for different types of things. Some of them are as under
Barakhambha road, Jhandewalan & Kirti Nagar – furniture,
Karolbagh, Chandni Chowk – wedding shopping.
Bhagirath Palace – medicines and medical equipments
Nai Sadak – books of all kinds
Sarojininagar and Lajpat Nagar – good quality stuff in cheap rates
Plan a shopping tour to New Delhi
If you have never visited the city then visit it once for shopping only. And I am sure the city will not disappoint you neither in shopping options nor in finding a good New Delhi hotel. Draw a plan to visit New Delhi with emphasis upon shopping. That will help you book a good accommodation which is close to the markets you wish to explore. To get the best deals in hotels, New Delhi hotel reviews will prove good to you as you can have the information regarding different hotels in New Delhi.