MUST VISIT THESE MARKETS IN DELHI...

The vibrant and exotic atmosphere of Delhi's markets can make shopping lots of fun. These top markets in Delhi are a treasure trove of goods waiting to be discovered.

• Dilli Haat-This huge market has been deliberately made to feel like a traditional weekly village market, called a haat. Small thatched roof cottages with a village atmosphere give it great ambiance. The market offers an exciting blend of handicrafts, food, and cultural activities. You'll find 200 stalls with craftsmen displaying their wares from all over the country, over 25 food stalls serving a variety of regional specialties, and a special play area for children. The cultural and music evenings are enthralling as well. Don't miss it!
  Location: Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi, Rohini near Neta ji Subhash Place Metro Station.
  Opening Hours: Daily from 10.30 a.m. to 10 p.m., including national holidays.
  What to Buy: Indian handcrafts and artifacts.
• Janpath and Tibetan Market-This very popular and lively market, which was recently given a makeover, has something for everyone. You'll find goods from everywhere in India and Tibet here, and it's a great place to shop for things to take back home. However, you'll need all your bargaining skills to get a really decent price.
  Location: Janpath, just off Connaught Place, in central New Delhi.
  Opening Hours: Daily.
  What to Buy: Handicrafts, hippy clothing, shoes, paintings, brassware, Indian artifacts, leather work, and cheap jewelry.
• Khan Market-Khan Market is a small, U-shaped, well established market that's one of Delhi's classiest. Bargain hunters are likely to be disappointed at this market. It's got a loyal following who go there to shop at its branded outlets. One of the best things about this market is its interesting book shops. It's also got some excellent tailors who will make you a suit in less than a week. For Ayurvedic food, medicine and skin care check out Biotique, and Khadi. Hidden away, you'll find some great lounges to relax in, many with balconies overlooking the street.
  Location: South New Delhi, not far from India Gate.
  Opening Hours: Daily except Sundays.
  What to Buy: Books, music, branded and tailored clothes, Ayurvedic food and cosmetics, and lamps.
• Paharganj-Some of the best bargain shopping in Delhi can be found in the crumbling and chaotic Main Bazaar of the Paharganj traveler ghetto. Many of the shops in Paharganj also deal in wholesale and export to foreign countries, making it a good place to come and hunt out unique and inexpensive goods to import back home.
  Location: Paharganj Main Bazaar, opposite the New Delhi Railway Station.
  Opening Hours: Daily until around 9 p.m.
  What to Buy: Clothes, shoes, jewelry, books, music, textiles, handicrafts, hookah pipes, incense.
• Chandni Chowk-The shopping district of Chandni Chowk has been in existence for hundreds of years and an exploration of its winding, narrow alleyways is certainly an adventure. The lanes of Chandni Chowk are divided into bazaars with different areas of specialization. For fabrics, head to Katra Neel. In the Bhagirath Palace area, you'll find a huge range of electronics. Dariba Kalan is Old Delhi's ancient silver market full of silver jewelry. Food vendors in Chandni Chowk also serve up a delicious assortment of Delhi street food.
  Location: Old Delhi.
  Opening Hours: Daily except Sundays.
  What to Buy: Fabrics, jewelry, and electronic goods.
• Lajpat Nagar (Central Market)-The hectic Lajpat Nagar market provides an interesting glimpse into Indian culture. It's one of the oldest markets in India and is abuzz with middle class Indian shoppers, all swarming around its roadside stalls and showrooms. One of this market's main attractions is the Mehendiwalas, who will apply beautiful Henna designs to your hands with astonishing speed. You'll also find reasonably priced Indian kurti tops and salwaar kameez suits here.
  Location: South New Delhi, near Defence Colony (between Greater Kailash and South Extension).
  Opening Hours: Daily except Mondays.
  What to Buy: Indian clothing, shoes, bags, accessories (including Indian bangles), and home furnishings.
• Sunder Nagar-This quaint market attracts quite a few rich Indian socialites because of its art and antique shops. It's a well-designed market in an upscale neighborhood. You'll also find some wonderful tea shops there. Try the Regalia Tea House and Mittal Tea House.
  Location: Off Mathura Road in central New Delhi, not too far away from Connaught Place, near the zoo and Oberoi Hotel.
  Opening Hours: Daily except Sundays.
  What to Buy: Silver jewelry, art, textiles, carpets, and antiques.
  SOME OTHER MARKETS ARE:
• Connaught Place.
• The underground shopping plaza 'Palika Bazar'.
• Baba Kharak Singh Marg -State Handicraft Emporias.
• The Central Cottage Industries Emporium at Janpath in the STC Building Complex.
• South Extension.
• Sarojini Nagar.
• INA Market.
• Greater Kailash Part- .
• Vasant Vihar in the South Delhi .
• On the left of the Race Course road, is Santushti.
• Karol Bagh and Rajouri Garden.
• Suraj Kund (in Haryana).
• The Hauz Khas village.

In brief, the experience of shopping in Delhi cannot be compared with any other experience in the world and is a treat for itself. We are sure once you take a stroll in the market areas of Delhi, you will love to come here again and again.