By Olivia Sarkar

July 21, 2023 (IANSlife) Shopping in India is often more interesting than simply going to the local mall and using your debit card. Almost all of these places are fun to shop at, with a variety of quirky and famous bazaars where you can find just about anything. Visit the following shopping locations in India to fulfil your inner shopaholic. They are vibrant, bustling, and overflowing with possibilities depending on your negotiating skills.

 

JANPATH- DELHI

Along with selling stylish items, Janpath Market also highlights Indian culture in its retail establishments. The capital city's Gothic market features two unique lanes. One lane is packed with local sellers offering street style clothing and accessories at prices that will make you grin, and the other lane is full of local vendors selling Indian handicrafts, handlooms, bags, and souvenirs. The few stalls run by diverse people from various Indian states are a pleasant surprise towards the back of this market.

Timings: 11 am to 9 pm

 

NEW MARKET- KOLKATA

The bustling maze of stalls that makes up Kolkata's renowned New Market may need you to pause for a moment to catch your breath. With more than 2500 stores, this is India's sole organised street market and is well known for its low costs. Purchase cotton saris, Bankura clay horses, brassware, leather goods, Murshidabad silk, khadi, wigs, chickens, cheeses, and a variety of other goods. And don't worry if you get lost in this complex of businesses. Simply hire a guide to help you and you will locate what you are looking for.

Timings: Weekdays 10 am to 8 pm, Saturday – 10 am to 2 pm (Closed Sundays)

 

FLEA MARKET- ARPORA, GOA

If you don't visit a flea market and buy a sundress and chunky jewellery, your trip to Goa won't be complete. This renowned Saturday market has everything, whether you're seeking for silver body piercings or a unique designer clothing. You are guaranteed to get into the Goan spirit here with the unique assortment of clothing, shoes, bags, handicrafts, jewellery, leather accessories, home décor, and festoons, topped with live music and an incredible variety of food.

Timings: Saturdays, 6 pm to midnight

 

ULTIMATE FLEA MARKET- COLABA CAUSEWAY, MUMBAI

Wander for miles on the pathways of this South Mumbai bazaar and become mesmerised by the vibrant kurtas, kaftans, Kolhapuri chappals, jewellery, and antique items like hookahs and gramophones. It is one of the most well-known markets in the city. Here you will also discover a strange assortment of purses made of jute, cane, and even wood. A pleasant experience is simply perusing the market, which can be followed with a soothing beverage at Leopold cafe.

Timings: 9 am to 10 pm

 

LAL CHOWK- KASHMIR

The best place to buy shawls and carpets that Kashmir is famous for is in Lal Chowk. Pashmina Shawls and Silk Carpets may burn a hole in your wallet, but they are Kashmir's top choices, so the expense will be worthwhile. a discount at nearby stores. To purchase authentic Pashmina shawls, visit authorised stores or bring along a knowledgeable person. Don't forget to store up handicrafts and paper mache boxes for your family and friends as well!

Timings: 8.30 am to 5 pm

 

COMMERCIAL STREET- BENGALURU

Indian street shopping has been reinvented thanks to Commercial Street. This flea market's lively and jazzy streets provide the best in fashion without the randomness of street shopping. The market is quite well-organized, and it has a certain elegance that sets it apart from the stereotyped Indian rural marketplaces. At Bangalore's Commercial Street, you may find high-quality goods for a reasonable price.

Timings: 11 am to 8 pm

 

HAZRATGANJ MARKET- LUCKNOW

If you don't sample the state's delectable street food and purchase some of the renowned Chikan Kari handloom, your vacation to Lucknow will be completed. The city's renowned Hazratganj Market is where you can find it all. The market offers the finest of the state's culture at affordable costs through small stalls and large retailers.

Timings: 10 am to 9 pm

 

 

 

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