Delhi Shopping

  1. Karol Bagh Market

    This middle-class market sells competitively-priced consumer goods, from kidswear to kitchenware. Get spice-happy at Roopak's (6/9 Ajmal Khan Rd) two side-by-side shops with similar spices. Their namkin (savoury nibbles) are ideal for long train journeys - the roasted green lentils are a healthy alternative to the mostly fried varieties.

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  2. Palika Bazaar

    A bustling underground bazaar with all sorts of consumer goods (clothing, electronics, fake wristwatches, CDs etc) aimed at Delhi's middle-class. Tourists are invariably quoted inflated prices, so don't be shy to bargain.

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  3. Santushti Shopping Complex

    A calm green haven sprinkled with swanky boutiques, Santushti is the antithesis of Delhi's boisterous bazaars. Cigar aficionados will appreciate Kastro's which has fine Cuban cigars, Davidoff mini-cigarillos etc. Meanwhile, Lotus Eaters sells sublime old gold and silver pieces including Ganesh pendants from around Rs1800 , while Anokhi (branch also at Khan Market) specialises in quality block-printed textiles, from tablecloths to garments.

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  4. Sunder Nagar Market

    Just south of Purana Qila, this genteel enclave specialises in Indian and Nepali handicrafts and 'antiques' (most are replicas). There are two outstanding teashops here: Regalia Tea House and Mittal Tea House.

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