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Shopping in Delhi- Street to Malls

Delhi has a brilliant mix of markets, from local bazaars to designer shopping enclaves at Delhi hotels, as well as fixed price emporiums where you can finally take a break from haggling, outside these, bargain hard and don’t forget that some taxi and auto rickshaw drivers earn juicy profits via the commission racket politely decline their shopping suggestions.

The Five star deluxe hotels in Delhi have glitzy shopping arcades whose prices run to the stellar; for fun, check out the Valentino store at the Shangri-La Hotel in Delhi or the Louis Vuitton at the Delhi luxury Hotel, The Oberoi.

On the other end, you’ll find indefatigable street vendors on Chandni Chowk flogging everything from squeaky toys to fake beards for less than the price of a cup of chai.

Chandni Chowk Is Old Delhi’s notable& frequented shopping street, and wending your way through its offshoot jumble of chaotic bazaars is a head spinning, assault on the senses.
Janpath This isn’t really a market at all, but a series of permanent stalls running along Janpath to catch the moneyed tourists coming out of the Delhi luxury Hotel- The Imperial towards Connaught place. Because of this price are inflated you’ll have to haggle hard, but those on a short trip; it’s still a great place to pick up souvenirs and also for quality handmade paper made here.
Palika Bazaar This is a claustrophobic and oftentimes seedy bustling underground bazaar with competitively priced consumer goods (especially clothing and Indian Music). Tourists are constantly quoted higher prices, so don’t be shy to bargain.
Khan Market Rather a collection of shops and cafes than an actual market, this place is preferred among the diplomats and well-heeled locals for its boutiques and rash of skincare clinics. Shop for books, CD’s clothes and organic toiletries.
Dilli Haat Sell sensible regional handicrafts, such as shawls and woven baskets, but nothing you couldn’t get in a government emporium. The food on offer is great, though and the admission fee means a welcome break from hawkers.
Greater Kailash An up market shopping district best known for its garments, fabric and furnishings store and designer wears.
Lajpat Central Market This market pulls bargain hunters on the prowl for household goods, clothing and jewelry. If you’ve fallen in love with the colorful jangly bangles widely worn by Indian women, you’ll can find them here for around Rs 50 per two dozen.