Delhi is also referred as 'Shopper's Paradise'. Delhi has numerous markets and shopping malls. Delhi is a perfect destination for shopping. Delhi has best markets which offer wide variety of items ranging from Indian handicrafts such as carpets, leather, silks, jewellery, and hand printed cotton fabrics to international brands of electronic items.

Delhi is unique in that it has representative outlets for the handicrafts of each Indian state. This in it self presents a staggering array of goods, and at very affordable prices. In the last decade there has been a dramatic change in Delhi's markets. Upwardly mobile lifestyle has led to greater sophistication in display and upgrading of various markets in terms of availability of items.

Delhi has long been the most important trading centre in Northern India. Many of its localities, like Sheikh Sarai and Yusuf Sarai, derive their names from medieval market towns which serviced the bygone, shifted capital cities of Delhi. Today, all of these have become a part of the rapidly expanding metropolis. Instead of market towns, there are specific whole sale markets or "mandi's" scattered throughout the vast city, and their is another story.

For visitors to Delhi, shopping is high on the list of "things to do". Tourists find a wide choice of items- such as carpets, silks, jewellery, leather and silver ware, handicrafts and hand printed cotton - that are synonymous with India. Each item is available in a range of prices, depending on the quality and the outlet.

Markets/Shopping Districts in Delhi

Malls in Delhi