Markets India

If the inhabitants of Delhi appreciate it, it is because the atmosphere is simple and popular. It's true that this kind of big open-air shopping mall has a little old-fashioned charm that we really liked. As is often the case in India, the merchants are grouped by specialty in the same alley or the same neighborhood. You will find in Karol Bagh clothes, wedding articles or household linen. Jewelers gather on Gurudwara Rd, while Gaffar Market is dedicated to electronics and household appliances.

This market stretches for 500 meters from Outer Circle to the Imperial Hotel. You will find in the stalls clothes and handicrafts more or less old. The commercial artery continues with the Tibetan Market: handicrafts from Tibet, statuettes of Hindu gods, cotton fabrics, etc. Less convincing than the Tibetan market in North Delhi, it is still worth a visit if you are in the area. A word of advice: bargain hard. You will also find Rajasthani artisans and hawkers offering anything and everything.

The neighborhood, known for its book market, is also the right place for aspiring and experienced musicians. Stores are lined up along Netaji Subhash Avenue and in the adjoining alleys, between Delhi Gate and Jama Masjid metro stations. You can find all the classical instruments of Indian music(sitar, tabla, sarod, flutes...) as well as violins and guitars. But the articles are not always of good quality.

One can easily get lost in this maze of narrow and picturesque streets. The stores in the bazaar offer everything that the western visitor can expect from a typical Rajasthani city: spices, colorful fabrics, incense, leather goods and also some stores for tourists. You will surely be approached by musicians of the Bhopa caste who will play sweet melodies with their rawanata, a typical Rajasthani hurdy-gurdy. Smiling, their women dressed in their colorful clothes, will try to sell you some trinkets.

Around the palace, merchants' stalls abound. You will be able to find your happiness there, whether it is silver jewelry, paintings, clothes, fabrics..., but be careful, you will have to negotiate firmly and the authenticity of certain articles is not always guaranteed. You will also find stalls full of cult objects, such as cups used to hold offerings or votive statuettes. Here the merchants are a little less aggressive than those who store on the street leading to the City Palace.

The largest spice market in Asia is known for its quality products and competitive prices. It is named after the salt water tank (bâoli) in the street. In the middle of a noisy and crowded atmosphere, you will find all kinds of spices, but also herbs, dried fruits (especially at Jain Dry Fruits at stand n° 6530), tea, pickles... This market, which has been in operation for over a hundred years, is frequented by restaurateurs and individuals alike for the quality of its Basmati rice.

This market, located quite far from the tourist areas, starts after the Clock Tower. You have to get lost in the alleys, or walk down the main street that leads to the vegetable market. Prices are often a little lower than in the centre, but the choice is just as vast: silver and gold jewellery, multicoloured fabrics, miniatures, semi-precious stones... As anywhere else, take the time to look, weigh and negotiate the price. As this market is mainly for locals, not all traders speak English.

After a bath of crowd among the tourists of the whole world come to admire the Taj Mahal, make a plunge in the Indian atmosphere,the true one! Around the Jama Masjid mosque, merchants and craftsmen perpetuate the tradition of the bazaar dating back to the feudal period. In this set of winding streets unchanged since the Mughal era, you can find all sorts of goods divided by product and by trade: saris, aluminum, shoe soles, padlocks, jewelry ... Few tourists venture here and it's a shame.

This small traditional bazaar allows the inhabitants of Fatehpur Sikri to stock up on all kinds of items: food, jewelry, sari, kitchen utensils... The atmosphere is relaxed and as authentic as in a remote village in the region. Few tourists come here and you will leave behind the stifling atmosphere of the mosque and the palace. Here, you will meet beautiful people and, unless you speak Hindi, you will haggle for prices in sign language! Good memories in perspective.

Well occupied by temples, the avenue of Chandni Chowk also offers stores. On the opposite side of the street from the Jain temple, you will find second-hand electronic goods. On the side of the temples, you will see small stalls of toys to which succeed stores of traditional textiles offering sari, kurta and salwar really cheap. They are frequented by the working class of the city. You will notice in passing that these stores resemble the stalls found in the souks of Morocco. Here, they are called katras.

This set of stores and stalls punctuates all the alleys of the district. One comes here to stock up on Tibetan products at a lower price than at the Tibetan Market in Connaught Place: rosaries, bowls, thangkas, carpets, yak cheese, but also all the equipment necessary for an expedition in the Himalayas. Most of the stores are run by Tibetan refugees who welcome you with a smile and above all with calm. The combination of the two makes shopping very pleasant. Although the prices are fixed, one can usually negotiate.

Chawri Bazar is the largest supply market in Asia. On the one hand, you will find utensils such as copper pans or brass locks. More interesting for the passing visitor, aluminum dishes that you see everywhere in the popular districts and the famous tiffins, these small multi-level bowls that you can find here at a lower cost. On the other side, wholesalers sell paper by the roll and greeting cards. Rather intended for professionals, the market also welcomes individuals

The district is known to all budget travelers. Like its establishments, the prices of the stores that form its bazaar are rather cheap. Afterwards, we strongly recommend you to negotiate because the sellers tend to confuse tourists with piggy banks. You will find everything: cheap clothes, incense, statuettes, bedspreads, cushion covers, belts, shoes, costume jewelry. Beware of sellers who guarantee the authenticity of a product or its antique character. Perfect for those who like shopping more baba than bobo.

From powdered ginger to colander to cherry tomatoes to tea cups, INA Market is the perfect spot for those interested in cooking. Locals and expatriates alike come to this place known for its comprehensive fresh produce and staples. The stalls look like mini grocery stores and allow you to stock up in bulk. If you are a fan of Bollywood movies, have a look at the small DVD and CD stand (opposite the public toilets), you will find great classics and new releases with subtitles, at low prices.

These two shopping streets are lively throughout the day, but become magical in the evening. There are bags, bed sheets, paper lanterns, T-shirts and leather or terracotta items. Nehru Street sellers don't put pressure on the customer, doing rare enough to be mentioned. If you want to make clothes tailor-made, you can still make a model. The covered market between MG Road, Nehru Street and Rangalipai Street, including the section occupied by the flower dealers, is a real delight for the senses: fruits, vegetables, spices and fish contrasting fabrics, glass bracelets and objects of all kinds.

Every day from 6am to 6pm, people flock from all over the city to buy fresh vegetables, fish, cooking utensils, live animals (goldfish, hens, roosters...) and many other things. A compact crowd flocked all day long.

The bazaars (markets) of the city offer a plethora of small souvenirs bearing the image of the blue lord.

The Dori Bazar and Chhatta Bazarin the lanes along the ghats are filled with small stores selling Krishna posters, flutes, scarves, religious ritual items and cotton fabrics. You will also find all the products of daily life: aluminum dishes, fruits and vegetables, flowers, etc.

In the street leading to the Kesava Deo temple, there are also stalls with unusual trinkets like Krishna and Vishnu stuffed animals!

This 2 km long open market is famous for its low cost shoes. Everyone will find what they are looking for and in principle their size, even if the very large sizes are very rare! Ladies, if you like glitter and rhinestones, you will be served. Gentlemen, for you, the latest sneakers in their Indian style and city models in imitation leather, sometimes convincing. Also clothing and lingerie stores. As in other markets, there are stands selling snacks and pastries at low prices.

The Palayam Market, as it is also called because of its location at Palayam Junction, was established in 1857. The beautiful archway at the entrance of this friendly market was inaugurated in 1888 by the Governor of Madras, Sir Connemara. The small alleys house a large number of stalls selling flowers, spices, fish, fruits, vegetables, kitchen utensils, trinkets... It is very pleasant to walk around and observe the lively life of a typical Kerala market. A real abundance of smells and colors, a show for the senses!

The Chalai Bazaar is located in front of the Padmanabhaswamy temple, in a narrow street 2 km long. It is one of the oldest shopping streets in Kerala. This district is worth a visit for the animation which reigns in its streets lined with small stalls of all kinds and its small adjacent lanes. You can find fruits, vegetables, spices, cooking utensils, clothes, cheap toys, jewelry and many other things. You can also eat local specialties at low prices.