Delhi, a shopper's paradise offers the finest jewelery, handicrafts and textiles from all over the country. Shopping is one of the most enjoyable things one can indulge in Delhi. 

The city's boutiques and shopping arcades offer access to a wealth of traditional and contemporary crafts, including designer garments, silk and cotton weaves, precious stones, jewellery, leather, pottery and terracotta, brassware, ivory, woodwork in rosewood and sandalwood and antiques from all over the country. The major shopping centers of Delhi are Chandini Chowk, Connaught place and the Circus. New shopping centres include Karolbagh, Lajpat Nagar, Sarojini Nagar and a number of other places including fashionable shopping centers like the South Extension.

Connaught Place

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 close by. Closed on Sundays.

Chandni Chowk

The old and the new in Delhi is often represented by the Chandni Chowk (Moonlight Bazaar), the ancient market of the Mughals and the main street of the old city of Delhi. Located 6km north of Connaught place, it is a crowded colourful market bustling with shops, craftsmen's workshops, hotels, mosques, temples and the lanes are filled with all kinds of vehicles, pedestrians, astrologers, sidewalk photographers, shoe menders etc. A maze of fascinating little lanes leads off this avenue and some of its shops deals exclusively in brocades, braids, silver or pearls. Kinari Bazaar deals with all bridal trimmings. One of the beautiful and peaceful lanes here is Naughara gali, which leads to an exquisite Jain temple and lined with havelis. Chandni Chowk, begins from the Red Fort and goes up to the Fatepuri Mosque and then by the Connaught place in New Delhi. Closed on Sundays.

Hauz Khas Village

Located southwest of town, about 10km from Connaught Place. Restaurants, Art galleries and stylish boutiques abound, and it is possible to shop for everything from antiques to high fashion. Closed on Sundays. 

 Dilli Haat (Food & crafts bazar)

The only place in town where  traditional handicrafts and food delicacies, representing various states of India is available. More than 60 stalls sell products from different areas of India and 25 stalls offer regional food. Open air cultural performances occur daily mid-afternoon until evening. It is  open from 1100 hrs. to 2200 hrs. 

Central Cottage Industries Emporium

Located  in Jawahar Vyapar Bhawan, Janpath, under one room you will find a spectacular display of Indian handlooms and handicrafts. Prices are fixed and quality is assured. Ph: 011-2372 5035.

South Extension 

Located on the Ring road, in the south of New Delhi, it is one of the most posh marketplace promising an international shopping experience. The south Extension has two parts, one in Greater Kailash and the other in Defence Colony. These markets are famous for good quality high priced designer stuff of major Indian and International brands, such as ready to wear garments, jewellery,  footwear and other accessories. Formals from Givo, Van Heusen and Louis Phillepe, casuals from Levi's, Pepe and Wrangler, Eye care by Ray Ban, Reebok accessories, Fabrics of renowned brands like Dormeuil, Reid& Taylor, Holland & Sherry, Raymond, Digjam as well as intricately hand embroidered Shervanis, Bandgalas and Jodhpuries are available.

Khadi Gramadyog Bhavan

In Connaught place, in the Regal Building, this shopping center has a fascinating assortment of goodies ranging from handmade paper to khadi cotton. 

Gems n' Jewels

A small shop in Lal Qila, has good miniature paintings and silver jewellery. 

Shivam Zari Palace

Offers inexpensive Hindu wedding praphernaliia-turbans, fabric covered boxes, torans and tiny brass gods dressed per your choice. 

Singh Copper and Brass Palace

Has an entire building filled with old and new Indian Brass, copper and wood handicrafts. 3

Sundar Nagar Market

Specializes in jewellery and precious gems, tribal and indigenous curios, artifacts and artwork. Closed on Sundays. 

Kumar Gallery

Specializes in original tribal statues, old dhurries, Tibetan carpets and furniture, miniatures, temple art and contemporary paintings by India's finest artists. 

Ansal Plaza

Located in Khel Gaon Marg, Ansal Plaza offers department store, numerous clothes shops including a small branch of the UK's Marks and Spencer, toys, music and furniture.
Ph: 011-26261305.

The State emporium

Located at Baba Kharak Singh Marg off Connaught place, the State Emporia 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.  

Ambawatta Complex

Located at Mehrauli Village, about 15km southwest of Connaught Place, Ambawatta Complex is a high fashion shop features furniture and furnishings at the Good Earth Eearth shop. 

Santushti Shopping Arcade

Located opposite Samrat Hotel, Santushti has a handful of exclusive shops set in manicured lawns features handmade pottery to fabrics to high fashion garments. Closed on Sundays. Ph: 011-24669043,24646097