There
are many shades to the word ‘love’ when one thinks about Delhi – love for food,
for shopping, love for history, love for that perfect wintry morning and above
all, love for the diversity and culture that epitomizes
this city. Of course, with the ever-increasing
pollution levels and innumerable
instances of the city not being safe for women, it has definitely lost a lot of
its charm. But today let's just focus on the city that was and has
the opportunity to become – a city that only focuses on different shades of the
word ‘love’.
When
one is talking about Delhi and love in the same breath, the love for shopping
cannot be left too far behind. With different markets in different corners of
the city, Delhi has been aptly titled ‘a
shopper’s paradise’. Before you decide to invest in some beautiful artificial jewellery online, let's have a look at the
various options where you can get the best value for your money:
1. Central Delhi:
a. Connaught Place –
Connaught Place occupies a very special place in the heart of every Delhiite.
Apart from the usual stores selling branded western wear, CP offers options for
indulging in your love for ethnic wear, books and of course, jewellery. Even if you get lost in the enormous
maze of CP, there’s absolutely nothing to worry about, as every street, every
corner has something to offer. And if you want to head back, just ask a
passerby to guide you to the nearest metro entrance – the most convenient way
to travel in Delhi.
b. Janpath – Janpath is a bye-lane within the enormous Connaught Place
that is an absolute treasure trove for clothes and jewellery. Personally, I love their pretty oxidized jewellery the most.
Put your bargaining skills to the utmost use here, and you can move out with
the most beautiful items at throwaway prices and a big smile on your face. Although there is a huge collection of artificial jewellery online, do browse through the busy Janpath street to get the best options.
c. Palika Bazaar – Within
a few meters away from the main market of
CP, lies this sprawling underground market. It houses tons of stores selling
copies of branded electronic items, shoes and clothes. If quality and not
quantity is on your mind, and if you have the best bargaining skills, this is
the place to be.
2. North Delhi:
a. Kamla Nagar – Moving
away from the maze of Central Delhi, lets now go to a place teeming with
students because of the close proximity of Delhi University, i.e., Kamla Nagar.
If you are looking for affordable quality shopping options, be it, clothes,
shoes or jewellery, this is the place to
be. With such a young crowd being the most frequent shoppers here, copies of
the latest runway trends are available in a jiffy. Have a look at the latest
designs here before purchasing a pair of gold polished earrings online.
b. Majnu ka Tila – It
is a Tibetan marketplace where you can get the best winter wear at the most
affordable prices. You can also indulge your taste buds here as Majnu ka Tila
boasts of the best momos in town.
3. South Delhi:
a. Sarojini Nagar –
This is the most preferred street shopping option for locals and tourists
alike. Sarojini Nagar is famous for selling the trendiest clothes at throwaway
prices. However, your patience and bargaining skills will be put to test here.
Do not be disappointed if you are unable to spot anything at the first glance.
Just ensure that you scour through all stores to get the best pick.
b. Lajpat Nagar – If
you are looking for some shopping specifically focusing on quality, look no
further than Lajpat Nagar. The prices tags might be a bit higher, but be
assured of the most unique designs and premium quality. Lajpat Nagar is famous
for beautiful Indian wear and home furnishing items.
Delhi
is a must visit when you are in India. With numerous options for shopping,
history, and entertainment, this city
will make you fall in love all over again. We know that online shopping has taken the world by storm, but even before you
decide to invest even in a pair of gold polished earrings online, scour through the local markets of Delhi to get
an idea about the latest designs.