8 Markets In Delhi We Love Shopping At During The Festive Season

The festive season is here and this calls for a shopping spree. Might we suggest eight famous markets in the city that you can hit up as you stock up on clothes, sweets, decorations, and more?

The onset of October marks the beginning of the festive season, which basically translates to shopping and good food. And so, when it’s that time of the year again, doesn’t it make sense to start making a list of things you have got to buy this festive season? To make your shopping expeditions a tad easier for you, we have compiled a list of eight popular markets in Delhi that are famous for shopping during the festive season.  Let’s dive right into the list!

1. Bhagirath Palace Market

Once the festive season arrives, this market is almost always on the top of the list of every Delhiite! Bhagirath Palace Market is also known as the light market, since you will find lightbulbs and lampshades in every shape and size. Whether you are looking for twinkling fairy lights or dazzling chandeliers, the shops here have got you covered with their competitive prices and an exquisite range.

Where: Chandni Chowk

2. Karol Bagh

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Festival shopping is practically incomplete without some gifting solutions, and for this people always seem to drop by Karol Bagh Market. From electronics at affordable prices to pretty clothes and even decoration options, you will find it all over here. Plus, once you are done shopping, you can always land up at one of the street food stalls and re-energise yourself with some yummy snacks.

Where: Block 1, WEA, Karol Bagh

3. Hauz Rani

Hauz Rani is also famously known as the pottery market in Delhi, and people are known to flock to this market during the festive season. From idols to colourful earthenware, you will find it all over here. They also have a range of intricately crafted diyas in different shapes and sizes that will steal your hearts away!

Where: Khirki Extension, Malviya Nagar

4. Paharganj Market

Although this market is famous and remains crowded throughout the year, during the festive season, the number of people visiting this place increases tenfold! You will find everything here, from fairy lights and clothes to even home decor items at affordable rates. Moreover, the large variety of options available over here will certainly leave you spoilt for choice.

Where: Multani Dhanda, Paharganj

5. Sarojini Nagar Market

Are you even surprised to find this market on this list? Sarojini Nagar market is known for selling affordably priced clothes, accessories, home decor items, and loads of other stuff. During the festive season, the market is decorated to keep up with the high spirits and you will find tons of gifting solutions, gorgeous ethnic clothes, colourful idols, dainty diyas, and lots of other essentials.

Where: Sarojini Nagar

6. Dilli Haat

Dilli Haat is a colourful market that is frequented by the locals whenever they’re in the mood to step out. During the festive season, this market becomes all the more vibrant and cheerful as the footfall rises. Delhiites come over here looking for gifts, ethnic clothes, snacks, and even home decor items to revamp their home in accordance with the festivities.

Where: INA Market, Kidwai Nagar West, Kidwai Nagar

7. Lajpat Nagar Market

Lajpat Nagar Market has a number of showrooms and street-side vendors, which means there’s something for everyone at this buzzing market. You will find everything from sweet boxes and fairy lights to clothes and home decor options here. In fact, you can check out the shops over here for quality garments and DIY your festive outfit!

Where: Block J, Lajpat Nagar II, Lajpat Nagar

8. Kinari Bazar

If you are looking to decorate your home with colourful and pretty trinkets then Kinari Bazar is the perfect place for you to check out. Known for a large collection of home decor items available at the shops located over here, you can also indulge in some retail therapy for yourself by shopping for gorgeous clothes.

Where: Kinari Bazar Road, Katra Shah N Shah, Old Delhi

Though there are numerous other markets in the city, these are just some of the popular few. Which one of these markets is your favourite?

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