Connaught Place, an immense shopping complex built by the British,
comprises concentric circles containing shops and boutiques that display
everything from gold and diamond ornaments to electronic goods, hotels
and restaurants etc. In the center of the complex, there is a park ornamented
with flowering trees and fountains. This is one of the major shopping
centers in Delhi and the best place to start browsing are the fixed price
Government Emporia of many Indian States located close to this complex
on Baba Kharak Singh Marg. There is also an air-conditioned underground
market called Palika Bazaar.
The shopping center Khadi Gramadyog Bhavan located in the Regal Building
has a fascinating assortment of goodies ranging from handmade paper to
khadi cotton.
The State emporium located at Baba Kharak Singh Marg off Connaught
place, showcases handicrafts and handlooms of the regional states at reasonable
prices. They have good pieces from all over India. (Sundays closed). Timing:
10.00 to 19.00 hrs. |