A visit to Delhi’s capital city would be incomplete without exploring the nooks and crannies of its labyrinthine markets, which sell everything from local food to clothing and accessories to home décor items. While there are many brand outlets, air-conditioned supermarkets, and shopping malls in the posh areas, the raw essence of India can be found in small stalls in markets run by local traders. Many such market areas can be found in Old Delhi, and they are always bustling with locals and tourists. Visiting here will introduce you to Delhi’s heritage, art, culture, and craftsmanship, and it will undoubtedly improve your bargaining skills.

Here is a list of the top ten markets in Delhi for an unforgettable shopping experience.

Sarojini 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. New stocks are bought every Tuesday, so try to visit then. Make an effort to haggle.
South Delhi is the location.
Sarojini Nagar Metro Station is the closest metro station.
Clothes, accessories, shoes, handicrafts, cosmetics, household and kitchen items, hookah pipes, books, and music are all available.
Monday is closed.

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 jewellery, Tibetan masks, Kolhapuri chappals, brass trinkets, and winter clothing are all available at reasonable prices.
New Delhi is the location.
Rajiv Chowk Metro Station is the nearest metro station.
What to Buy: Clothes, Silver Jewellery, Paintings, Wooden Handicrafts etc.
Sunday is closed.

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 renowned marketplaces. Except on Sunday, the store is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and sells silver jewellery and accessories, books, electronics, stationary, lehengas, embroidered bags, cotton and silk textile, dry fruits, spices, and other items.
Central Metro Station is the location.
Chandni Chowk Metro Station is the closest. Metro
What to Buy: Ethnic clothing, jewellery, books, artefacts, and so on.
Sunday is closed.

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 jewellery, 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.
INA Metro Station is the nearest metro station.
Cotton clothes, silver jewellery, handicrafts, leather products, and so on.
Closed on: Open Every Day

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 jewellery, earrings, necklaces, bangles, CDs, dream-catchers, and other items. Apart from bakeries, there are a few book stores and incense shops. Mirror-work dupattas, cushion covers, and wall hangings are reasonably priced.
Central Delhi is the location.
New Delhi Metro Station is the nearest metro station.
What to Buy: Leather goods, western wear, jewellery, and so on.
Monday is closed.

Karol Bagh
From affordable readymade garments on Ajmal Khan Road to traditional jewellery 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.
Central Delhi is the location.
Karol Bagh Metro Station is the closest. Metro Station in Delhi
What to Buy: Electronics, home accessories, jewellery, and so on.
Monday is closed.

Palika Bazaar
Apart from Sunday, this air-conditioned underground market in Delhi is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and sells everything from clothing to accessories, electronics to perfumes, footwear to handicrafts. To get the best deal, make sure to bargain and verify the authenticity of the items. Furthermore, there are numerous opportunities to obtain video games and gaming consoles such as the Xbox and Playstation at reasonable prices.
New Delhi is the location.
Rajiv Chow Metro Station is the nearest metro station.
What to Buy: Clothes, electronics, artefacts, and so on.
Sunday is closed

Lajpat Nagar
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 sequinned traditional attire at steep discounts. Another draw are the mehendi and food stalls selling momos, Chinese chaat, and sandwiches.
South Delhi is the location.
The nearest metro station is Lajpat Nagar Metro Station in Delhi.
Purchase Artificial Jewellery
Mondays is closed.

Greater Kailash
Greater Kailash (M-Block and N-Block) is one of Delhi’s most upscale street markets, with trendy and designer bags, clutches, blouses, kurtas, palazzos, tops, lehengas, and salwar suits on sale. Except for Tuesdays, it is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day of the week. Check out the stores that sell lifestyle items such as cosmetics, footwear, and jewellery, and then go to any roadside food stalls, restaurants, nightclubs, and pubs.
Location: New Delhi
Greatest Kailash Metro Station is the closest metro station.
What to Buy: Jewellery, cosmetics, clothing, and so on.
Tuesday is closed.

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 modernisation. The U-shaped double story complexes tend to favour mostly the elite class. 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.
Rabindra Nagar is located in New Delhi.
Khan Market Delhi Metro Station is the nearest metro station.
What to Buy: Books, branded clothing, cosmetics, and so on.
Closed On: Sundays