We all love to travel, do we not? We love to explore new places and immerse in the culture. We also try to bring back home, a slice of the place. For sure we made plenty of memories. From sand to flowers, there is a lot to pack for our treasure trove. Well well well, you can always buy a souvenir from the local shops. You can keep them as a memory, use them to decorate your house or gift your family and friends. Obviously, as a tourist you would not be aware of the local shops. You might get duped easily. If you are on a trip to the capital, then, you must absolutely dedicate a day to shopping, if not a week. Yes, there are many wonderful markets and you are absolutely spoilt for choice. Hope the list helps to guide you through your shopping quest in Delhi.

Do not forget to shop
  1. Chandni Chowk:

Do you have a plan to shop? You absolutely cannot miss the Chandni Chowk market. The market is more than 300 years old. The vast market with plenty of shops will pamper you with possibilities. From books to haute couture fashion, there is something for everyone. From hawkers to centralised AC shops, you can choose as per your budget and taste. For certain things like lehengas, there are dedicated lanes for their display. So, all you need to do is decide on your requirement and head straight to the right lane. While shopping in Chandni Chowk, you must indulge in dining at a restaurant in Chandni Chowk. From Paranthe Wale Gali to Karim's, there are many restaurants to feast in. So, grab your forks and spoons and dig into your favourite dishes. After satiating your soul with good food and great buys, head straight to one of the hourly couple friendly hotels in Chandni Chowk to pack your bags with your new buys. You must carry extra suitcases along to pack them.

Shopping in Chandni Chowk

2. Sarojini Nagar Market:

Do you love drop dead dead designer clothes? The market is the best place to find haute couture fashion at reasonable prices. Yes, all the hype about up-market t-shirts being available at Rs. 100 in Sarojini Nagar Market is absolutely true. There is not a drop of falsehood in it. So, hone up your bargaining skills and take your bags to get the best buys. Nevertheless, it would be quite time consuming to pick and choose your favourite items at the best buys. Do not travel around the market hungry. You should not let hunger wrap up your shopping plans. From Chinese cuisine to street food, there are a plethora of choices to delight your soul. After the entire experience, you must head straight to one of the hourly couple friendly hotels in Karol Bagh are marvel at your wonderful buys.

Sarojini Nagar Market

3. Connaught Place:

Head to the heart of Delhi on any day, except Sundays, for the best buys. From handicrafts to jewellery, the market is a marvellous place for a fascinating souvenir. The market can be broadly divided into 4 important sections. The Tibetan Market is a one of a kind market organised by Tibetans. You would find authentic Tibetan items in the shops. The underground Palika Bazaar has a noted collection of attires. Hone up your art of estimating and haggling sizes because you would not find a trial room there. The Wholesale Flower Market has a wide variety of flowers. The rates are not just reasonable but rather cheap. The Janpath is a street market full of hawkers with all types of available items. Trust me, unleash your inner shopaholic self and have the time of your life there. While shopping to your heart's content grab some delectable delights. Well, shopping is hectic. After a long day, check into one of the hourly couple friendly hotels in Connaught Place to rest for the day.

Connaught Place

4. Paharganj:

The backpacker's ghetto is also a shopping hot spot. As hawkers fight for each inch of space in the congested streets, they have plenty to offer. Unleash your street smart self and hone up your bargaining skills to explore the market and select the best price for the chosen items. Dine at a rooftop restaurant and retire in one of the hourly couple friendly hotels in Paharganj.

A few shops in Paharganj Market

5. Hauz Khas Village Market:

Popularly regarded as the New York East Village of Delhi, it is the destination for party animals and art connoisseurs. Old intricately designed mansions are renovated and converted into air-conditioned up-market shops. The market is quite the fashion destination for designer clothes. You would also find plenty of handicrafts and jewelries as well. Do not miss out on the famous South Indian restaurants in the market premises. The food is light on the stomach and superbly delicious. It is absolutely perfect for a hectic long day. Enjoy your day to your heart's content and rest in an hourly couple friendly hotel in Hauz Khas.

Hauz Khas Village Market

6. Sadar Bazaar:

The Sadar Bazaar is the spot for jewellery enthusiasts. You would find jewelries of all shapes and sizes at an exceedingly reasonable rate. Not just jewelries, you would find plenty of decoration items as well. It is a great place to buy souvenirs and gift as well. Do visit this market, even if it is the last day of your trip and head straight to an hourly couple friendly hotel near New Delhi Railway Station.

Sadar Bazaar

7. Dilli Haat:

A one-of-a-kind open-air market is the destination for handicrafts. The crafts bazaar of the market is particularly famous. The market is a celebration of the Indian designs in the forms of shoes, bags and jewelries. The handloom sarees and dupattas are another great attraction. They are actually priced possessions for anybody. You would definitely love them all. You are spoilt for choice. So, take your bags to bargain the best deals and shop till you drop. After the long day retire in an hourly couple friendly hotel in Pitam Pura.

Dilli Haat

Excited to shop in Delhi. Besides shopping, explore some of the off-beat tourist spots in the capital. Hope you have a blast during your vacation.