Top 10 Markets In Delhi & What You Should Buy In 2023

If you are roaming in Delhi and are looking for a happening market, then this article is just for you. Here is the list of the top 10 markets in Delhi & what you should buy in 2023.

1. Sarojini Nagar Market

Sarojini Market is synonymous with Delhi's shopping markets. It is well-known throughout India for its low-cost designer and branded clothing, accessories, and other trinkets. The majority of the items sold were rejected by customs during the export process. Every Tuesday, new stocks are purchased, so try to visit on Tuesdays. Don’t forget to bargain.

What to Buy: Clothes, accessories, shoes, handicrafts, cosmetics, household and kitchen items, hookah pipes, books, and music

2. Janpath Market

Janpath is another popular Delhi market known for its low-cost clothing, accessories, shoes, and other items. The two streets that make up the main Janpath market are Gujarati and Tibetan Market. Ethnic clothing, paintings and artworks, leather goods, embroidered handbags and Jholas, Pashmina shawls, carpets, junk jewelry, Tibetan masks, Kolhapuri chappals, brass trinkets, and winter clothing are all available at reasonable prices.

3. Chandni Chowk

Chandni Chowk, Delhi's most famous and oldest shopping market since the Mughal era, is divided into several sections (Moti Bazaar, Chor Bazaar, Paranthe Wali Gali, Moti Bazaar, and so on), each of which has become a renowned marketplace. Except on Sunday, the store is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and sells silver jewelry and accessories, books, electronics, stationary, lehengas, embroidered bags, cotton and silk textile, dry fruits, spices, and other items.

4. Dilli Haat

Dilli Haat stalls with thatched roofs provide a village market vibe and are open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day of the week. Cultural activities, folk dance and song performances, and other entertainment are available. You'll love the Madhubani paintings, embroidered textiles, imitation and beaded jewelry, Phulkari works, tote bags made of camel hide, bamboo décor items, sandalwood and rosewood carving, metal crafts, and terracotta models among the handicrafts. If you plan to shop in Delhi, this is a must-see.

5. Paharganj

Visit Paharganj Market between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. on any day except Monday to enjoy wholesale shopping for handicrafts, textiles, bohemian clothing, wooden statues, hookah pipes, handmade junk jewelry, earrings, necklaces, bangles, CDs, dream-catchers, and other items. Apart from bakeries, there are a few bookstores and incense shops. Mirror-work dupattas, cushion covers, and wall hangings are reasonably priced.

6. Karol Bagh

From affordable readymade garments on Ajmal Khan Road to traditional jewelry on Silver Street (Bank Street), Karol Bagh is one of Delhi's most famous and oldest bridal markets. Karol Bagh is open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., except Monday. Some of the most popular sections of the market are Gaffar Market for imported goods and Arya Samaj Road for used books.

7. Lajpat Nagar Market

Lajpat Market or Central Market, which is open daily except Mondays, offers delectable food, affordable textiles, leather goods, and replicas of designer clothing and electronic gadgets, which retailers frequently purchase in bulk. Visit between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. to get embroidered and sequined traditional attire at steep discounts. Another draw are the mehendi and food stalls selling momos, Chinese chaat, and sandwiches.

8. Khan Market

Khan Market is one of India's oldest and most expensive markets. There is a haven for both locals and expatriates in the market. Since its inception in 1951, the market has successfully maintained the essence of its original structure despite rapid modernization. The U-shaped double-story complexes tend to favor the upper crust. Whatever time it is, Khan Market is the place to be if you need to hang out late at night. It is open until 12:00 a.m.

9. Kamla Nagar Market

From Tuesday to Sunday, Kamla Nagar Market is very popular with students, mostly women, from Delhi University's North Campus. It is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Kurtis and stylish tops for as little as 150 INR make the market popular, and you can also find hair accessories, sunglasses, ornaments, and silver jewelry at reasonable prices.

10. Chawri Bazaar

Chawri Bazaar is one of Delhi's most popular wholesale markets, specialising in general utility items such as paper, copperware, and brassware. It is frequented by idol-makers due to the abundance of brass and copper, and it has a reputation for selling the most paper products, particularly wedding cards, during the wedding season.