The best time to visit Delhi is mostly in winters when one is nicely bundled up & ready to explore all that Delhi has to offer. If one of your agendas is to go for a manic shopping spree on a lean budget then some of these places are a must-visit.
Janpath, Central Delhi.
Janpath is located at just a stone’s throw from Connaught Place and is a bargain hunter’s paradise. The clothes here are hip, and along with it you will find some funky woolen plaid shirts for men and women as well as coats, sweaters, boots and other accessories. One can also find some beautiful ethnic Indian home décor which includes furnishings and decorative items. A good eatery joint is De Paul’s where one can choose from momos, sandwiches, and their in-house coffee.
Tibetan Market, North Delhi.
Located in northern part of Delhi, this place houses the monastery and is home to many Tibetans. It is delightful, with its numerous winding lanes, teaming with tiny stalls and restaurants. Aroma of food and fragrances rising from the incense fill the air along with the mystical Tibetan music and chants giving this place a mystic aura. The displays of attractive modern apparels, beautiful shawls & sweaters made out of Yak wool in traditional prints and designs will entice you to shop . Then there are traditional prayer flags and Thangka paintings and other decorative items, incense, a herbal medicine store, as well as amulets and charms. Eating out is not an issue as each place is almost as good as the other. One can try the Amma restaurant or the Drepung Loselling restaurant.
Kamla Nagar Market, North Delhi.
Placed next to north campus, Delhi university, Kamla Nagar is a lively market and a popular hang out for college students. It is famous for fashion brands and the delightful street foods of Delhi. The roads, spreading out radially from a huge roundabout, house several showrooms, retail store and restaurants. Some of the famous eatery joints are famous roadside eateries are Vaishnav Chaat, Lakshmi Sweets, Bille Di Hatti and Gopal Sweets Shop. They are well known for their Bedmi Puri, Samosa, Jalebi, and Kachori.
Lajpat Nagar Market, South Delhi.
It is crammed with stalls & stores selling all kinds of wares, be it ethnic & western clothing, to footwear, electronics, home décor, et al at extremely good bargains. Exploring this market will take you hours at a stretch but it is well worth the time and energy spent on procuring the latest fashions at reasonable prices. Don’t forget to try Dolma Aunty’s warm & delicious momos, which will satiate your appetite while bargain hunting.
Greater Kailash M Block Market, South Delhi.
The latest trends in winters can be bought at reasonable prices at the Greater Kailash M Block market. You also get extremely good imitations of brands such as Vero Moda here. There are also very good places to eat here & while taking a break from all the shopping, you find an array of restaurants from high-end ones such as Diva by chef Ritu Dalmia or Himalayan cuisine at Yeti. For those looking for reasonably priced but scrummy food, there is The Kathis where you’ll get some good rolls.
