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Connaught Place

The guide was updated: 2022-02-08

The area around Connaught Place has several state-run emporiums where you can buy Indian handicrafts at fixed prices. The Central Cottage Industries Emporium on Janpath has six floors of merchandise, while the regional State Emporiums on Baba Kharak Singh Marg focus on the arts from their particular region. The thoroughfare of Janpath, running south from Connaught Place, is also a top spot for textile shopping.

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Address: Connaught Place, New Delhi

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North of Delhi

North of Delhi

In the north, you can find the tangled, chaotic and intoxicating streets of Old Delhi with the manic Chandni Chowk thoroughfare selling everything under the sun, the colourful spice market on Khari Baoli and the jewellery quarter of Dariba Kalan. Also recommended is a stroll down Chawri Bazaar, the wholesale paper market.

South of Delhi

South of Delhi

To the south are the wide, planned streets of Lutyen’s New Delhi, built by the British to be airy and European. Though distinctly Asian today, they are home to the new Asia with the shopping centres such as Santushti Shopping Complex, M-Block & N-Block Market, Khan Market and Sunder Nagar Market offering the consumer the latest modern technology and gadgetry, designer clothes, interior décor, books and textiles.

Connaught Place

Connaught Place

The area around Connaught Place has several state-run emporiums where you can buy Indian handicrafts at fixed prices. The Central Cottage Industries Emporium on Janpath has six floors of merchandise, while the regional State Emporiums on Baba Kharak Singh Marg focus on the arts from their particular region. The thoroughfare of Janpath, running south from Connaught Place, is also a top spot for textile shopping.

Central Cottage Industries Emporium

Central Cottage Industries Emporium

If you are looking for a place to buy Indian handicrafts, you can visit the Central Cottage Industries Emporium. Here you can choose from Pashmina Shawls, marble arts, jewellery, and much more.

Pacific Mall

Pacific Mall

At the Pacific Mall, you can find over 130 brands both international and national. This is truly a landmark when it comes to shopping in New Delhi. It is ideally located in Tagore Garden.

Carpets & Pashmina By Atsar

Carpets & Pashmina By Atsar

If you want to buy some of the finest Kashmir Art, you can visit Carpets & Pashmina By Atsar. The items here are claimed to have excellent quality, so if you're looking for carpets, rugs and shawls, this might be the place to go.

Aap Ki Pasand Sancha Tea Shop

Aap Ki Pasand Sancha Tea Shop

The Aap Ki Pasand Sancha Tea Shop is claimed to be the most famous tea shop in India. Here you can choose from different tea, such as Darjeeling and Assam. You can also enjoy a complimentary tea tasting here.

Green the Map

Green the Map

Raising awareness on environmental issues, Green the Map is a great shop to visit if you want to support a shop that is trying to make a difference. Recycling and fair trade are two keywords to describe this little gem. Everything from clothing, natural cosmetics and food to home décor can be found here.

Khari Baoli Market

Khari Baoli Market

Operating since the 17th century, Khari Baoli is not only Asia's largest wholesale spice market with stalls on both sides of the road selling all kinds of spices, nuts, herbal products and more, but also a true piece of history here in Delhi. Imbibe the seducing fragrance of the spices dancing together while watching retailers selling sacs brimming with spice, dry fruits and other perishable products.

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