If you wish to get a taste of Indian culture on your India travel itinerary, visiting Delhi can be a truly memorable experience.
Shop with gusto in New Delhi. Delhi has almost everything available in the market that could be considered very typical to India. Choose any thing from global brands to the casual.
Delve into an incredible variety of ethnic craftsmanship at Dilli Haat. Janpath in Connaught Place and Sarojini Nagar Market in South Delhi are ideal for casual clothes, shoes and junk jewelry. Remember to bargain and you're sure to get a good deal, when you go shopping in Delhi.
Move to the emporia on Baba Kharak Singh Marg and the Cottage Emporium, located at the Jawahar Bhawan in Connaught Place for authentic Indian exotica, in air-conditioned comfort. The price is higher but authenticity and eye-catching designs are guaranteed. At the cottage Emporia, you can buy products according to the specialty of each region each state of India has an emporium on this street.
If you want handmade silks and cottons at reasonable prices, visit the Khadi Gramudyog Bhavan in Connaught Place. A living embodiment of Mahatma Gandhi's back to nature philosophy, it attracts many visitors. Here you can get rustic products, as well as handmade clothes, paper and craft items. Enjoy the refreshing juices at the organic café and feel in touch with nature.
There are a number of malls in and around Delhi where you can enjoy an international shopping experience. Ansal Plaza in South Delhi, and the malls in Gurgaon and NOIDA in the vicinity of Delhi are popular hangouts for mall enthusiasts.
During the festival season Delhi's markets turn into a festival of Sales. Markets are crowded with people, looking for a bargain. If you wish to buy authentic goods at a reasonable price visiting during the months of October and November will give you the opportunity to see markets at their best and to see the colorful festivals being celebrated across the city.