Markets and independent shops in Delhi

249 markets, bookshops, record shops and makers in Delhi.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first. Showing the top 40 of 249.

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Chandni Chowk
This is the place to go for the full-on Indian experience of crowded, twisting alleys and tiny shops. The Fountain serves as a useful orientation point, and there are great Delhi-style snacks to be found in the vicinity too (see Eat).
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Dilli Haat
The second Dilli Haat after the first one in South New Delhi. It is a wonderful place to get crafts from all over the country. What is distinctive here is that the artists themselves come to sell their goods, so your money goes directly to them, rather than to middlemen. Some bargaining may be necessary if you want the best price. Prices are higher than elsewhere, but the modest entry fee keeps out beggars, ripoff artists, and most touts. Many visitors find the mellow atmosphere worth the extra cost of shopping here. It also has a section called Foods of India. This has a huge number of restaurants, each showcasing the food of a particular state of India. (Most of them give a mix of Chinese and Indian food, but state delicacies are also included). This section is a must-go for the foodie-cum-tourist.
Closed · opens 10 am
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Karol Bagh
West Delhi Market, Gaffar Market, Sabka Bazaar
known for traditional Indian Wear, sarees and shawls. Huge area and big brand showrooms. - Reputed to be the largest shopping area in Asia with 20,000 shops and traders. There are many tailors experienced in western styles (suits etc.). Also a growing number of hotels.
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Paharganj
Oriented toward backpackers, this strip of shops sells items such as Indian perfumes, shawls, tablas, rugs, jewellery, etc.
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Khari Baoli
Naya Bazaar
Walking away from the Red Fort through Chandni Chowk will lead you here, the primary spice market in Old Delhi where most restaurants shop. Great place to buy individual spices (especially cardamom in bulk), masala chai mixes, and various masala mixes for vegetables, meat, fish, meat, chicken, and rice. Afghan Store (lot# 6553). Reputed to be the largest outdoor, pedestrianized shopping area in Delhi. Huge bargains on all sorts of Western and Indian wear. You can also get many reputed Western brands as export surplus if you are lucky. It is also a great market for fresh fruits, vegetables and household goods.
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Dilli Haat
The third Dilli Haat after the first one in South New Delhi. It is a wonderful place to get crafts from all over the country. What is distinctive here is that the artists themselves come to sell their goods, so your money goes directly to them, rather than to middlemen. Some bargaining may be necessary if you want the best price. Prices are higher than elsewhere, but the modest entry fee keeps out beggars, ripoff artists, and most touts. Many visitors find the mellow atmosphere worth the extra cost of shopping here. It also has a section called Foods of India. This has a huge number of restaurants, each showcasing the food of a particular state of India. (Most of them give a mix of Chinese and Indian food, but state delicacies are also included). This section is a must-go for the foodie-cum-tourist.
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Sadar Bazaar
सदर बाज़ार Sadar Bāzār, meaning 'main market'
A wholesale market in central Delhi with severe congestion, chaos, and buzzes with commercial activity. It is considered the largest wholesale market in India.
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Nehru Place
An IT hardware market complex and a great place to find gadgets at very cheap rates. It is also a huge marketplace for both pirated and original software. Any computer-related accessory can be found here, but parking is a monumental problem. Beware of congestion and pickpockets.
Open Mon-Sat
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Kamla Nagar
Popular with college students and known for its spicy street food.
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Midland Bookshop
Very similar to bookshops in Khan Market, but at better prices.
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Metro Walk
An open shopping mall with an amusement park called Adventure Island. There are many stand-alone restaurants as well as food court kiosks.
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Saket District Centre
The largest commercial and retail hub in South Delhi with numerous malls, restaurants and office buildings and plenty of parking space.
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Meena Bazar
a popular flea market with antiques (and not-so-antiques) — it's also known as Chor Bazar or "Thieves' Market," so hold onto your wallet and don't believe every claim you hear.
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DLF Emporio
It is one luxury malls. The mall has been designed by architect Mohit Gujral and Chandu Chadha in Italian marble, burnished wood, and gleaming brass detailing. DLF Emporio has four floors including ground floor and comprises an area of 3 ha. The mall features over 170 brands including 75 international brands. The promoters also run a 180-seater, high-end restaurant called Setz.
11AM-9PM
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Pacific Mall
One of the leading shopping malls of West Delhi. Over 130 global and Indian brands are here offering all types of fashion and food. There is also a multiplex cinema and bowling arcade.
11AM-midnight
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Vegas Mall
Other than the shopping mall, it has a cinema hall, corporate offices and various restaurants.
11AM–10PM
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Nehru Place
Another large commercial centre in South Delhi.
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Central Market
Lajpat Nagar
– Mostly clothes, jewellery and homewares. Middle-class Indians do their shopping here. Good prices for clothes, whether ethnic Indian or otherwise.
BuyBookshopOld Delhi
Nai Sarak Bookshop Area
Narrow alleys where most publishers are based. This is very popular with students, particularly college students as course books are available here. They carry books in nearly all major languages spoken in India. Don't expect bargaining to work here as shopkeepers are too busy to argue. The shopkeepers do more business than any proper branded shop, selling at least 5,000 books daily. There are also many wholesalers. Very few books will be on display and you need to ask for a particular type of book as the variety of books sold is huge. Most books are original and the shopkeepers get very irritated if you question the book's genuineness. You can either take a rickshaw or walk. One of Delhi's oldest shopping complexes, you can find any book there after a day of searching. Also good areas for sightseeing.
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Ambience Vasant Kunj
It is perhaps India's most luxuriant mall. You'll find 3 floors of international designer brands, as well as a number of Indian designers. Emporio also houses one of New Delhi's most popular new restautrants, Set'z (formerly Zest), a chic dining experience with over seven different cuisines to choose from.
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Anokhi
Women's clothing, children's wear, men's wear, and some home goods. In Khan Market and Santushti Shopping Complex with discount store in Nizamuddin East Market (enter gate #9).
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Bhagirath Palace
भगीरथ पैलेस Bhagīrath Pailes
A popular wholesale market, selling lighting fixtures, electrical equipment and accessories.
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Janakpuri District Centre
Retail hub with shops selling food, apparel, handicrafts and jewellery.
10:00AM–8:30PM
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Select CityWalk, MGF Metropolitan, & DLF Avenue Malls
The mall is divided into three broad zones: Staple Traditional (family), Celebration (centre-stage) and High Voltage (youth). There are eight anchor tenants including Goodearth Verandah, Pantaloons, Crossword Bookstore, Mothercare, Arcelia, and Home Stop. The mall also has 125 stores representing over 500 major Indian and international brands of clothes and apparels. The mall has a. multi-cuisine food court, Food Talk, on the second floor, along with several restaurants including The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Pizza Hut, Chicago Pizza and KFC. The mall also houses a PVR multiplex, which comprises six screens. There is also a outdoor open plaza, Sanskriti, for art festivals, fairs, exhibitions, performances, and al fresco dining. The plaza is landscaped extensively in timber, water, stone and steel and has an open–air amphitheatre, along with trees and water features.
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Ansal Plaza
This mall is a favourite shopping haunt for the local middle/upper class. This is a great place to get bargains on international brand clothing and jeans (as these tend to be 30-50% cheaper than in the West depending on the brand and time of year). Also has many Indian and Western restaurants. International brands such as Guess, Marks & Spencer, United Colors of Benetton, Lacoste and Apple have retail outlets here.
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Daryaganj and Asaf Ali Road
Similar to Nai Sarak, but a little better organised. Hindi Book Centre on Asaf Ali Rd is well known, stocks many Hindi books, and has a good website.
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Potters Village
Kumhar Gram
A hidden gem of sorts, walking into the village feels like travelling back in time. 700 potter families from all over India live here and make pottery the traditional way. Guided tours are available.
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Rajouri Garden Market
A famous shopping area, the largest mall complex in Delhi. It offers a variety of both national and international clothing brands, such as United Colors of Benetton, Levi Strauss, Marks & Spencer and Bossini. Excellent place to shop for weddings as well as everyday clothing.
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S. K. Expo
One of the largest and oldest emporiums of handicrafts and herbal products in Delhi. It was founded in 1932, and offers a large variety of gift items from different parts of India. Textiles, handmade crafts and furniture made by artists and craftsman are sold at affordable prices. Ayurvedic and plant remedies, herbal soap, shampoos, oils and natural fragrances are also manufactured. This complex of two four-storied buildings is welcoming and a popular place for foreign visitors to Delhi.
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South Extension
Shopping mecca but it is not a single mall. It is spread out over a large area and many international brands have stores here. International brands include the likes of Mango, Nautica, United Colors of Benetton, Levis, etc.
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Ladurée
Pâtisserie E. Ladurée, commonly known as Ladurée (French pronunciation: [ladyʁe]), is a French manufacturer and retailer of high-end pastries and candy, established in 1862. Ladurée is well-known throughout the world for its macarons. The company is a société par actions simplifiée (simplified joint stock corporation) and has its head office in Paris, France.
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DLF Promenade
Features the only 7-screen multiplex in Delhi.
11AM-9PM
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V3S Mall
A decent shopping mall.
11AM–11PM
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City Centre Dwarka
12, Metro Station Rd, Block B, Sector 12, Dwarka
11AM-11PM
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R. Expo House
Paharganj
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Ambiance Mall
Sector 10, Rohini
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City Centre Rohini
Sector 10, Rohini
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Cycle Market
Deals not just in bicycles, but in cameras as well.
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Pacific Mall
Pitampura
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Pacific Mall Jasola

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