Mumbai (Bombay)
Snap up a bargain backpacker wardrobe at Fashion Street, the strip of stalls lining MG Rd between Cross and Azad Maidans.
Must-see shopping in India
Mini Market/Bollywood Bazaar/Super Sale
Mumbai (Bombay)
Three family-run stores selling vintage Bollywood posters and other movie ephemera, antiques and vintage paraphernalia.
Uttarakhand
CDs, trekking books and maps are available, with the Barista cafe attached.
Shantimalai Handicrafts Development Society
Tiruvannamalai
Beautiful bedspreads, bags, incense, candles, oils, bangles, scarves and cards, all made by local village women.
Calangute & Baga
Jewellery and semiprecious stones are the stock at this Baga market. Sold by weight, but bargaining is expected.
Pushkar
Almost hidden on the main drag, this fixed-price shop sells traditional hand-woven shirts, scarves and shawls.
Mcleod Ganj
This chaotic but well-stocked little box shop has books that are by no means limited to works on Buddhism.
Calangute & Baga
Colourful Saturday night market on the Baga River with music, entertainment, shopping and food stalls.
Kerala
Kollam's biggest shopping mall has a so-so food court, cinemas, a supermarket and a variety of shops.
Dharamsala
Dharamsala's shiny new mall contains a typical range of branded fashion outlets, cafes and eateries.
Udaipur
Government-sanctioned emporium supporting regional arts and crafts. A good place to start browsing.
Puducherry (Pondicherry)
Good collection of India-related and other English-language books (including Lonely Planet guides).
Delhi
A branch of this tea boutique at upmarket Santushti Shopping Complex, with fine teas and tastings.
Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh
You can buy guidebooks about Mandu and other sites here, beside the Royal Enclave ticket office.
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
Secondhand bookshop filled with contemporary and classic literature. Hosts author evenings, too.
Mt Abu
A large, fixed-price shop in the market area with some crafts and souvenirs worthy of a browse.
Mussoorie
The larger of two outdoor adventure stores, stocking trekking shoes, clothing and accessories.
Jaisalmer
Sells good khadi (homespun cloth), fixed-price carpets, shawls and woven garments.
Shimla
Stocks a fair selection of English-language books including novels and works on India.
Hyderabad
A centrally located mall with a good range of brands for clothes, shoes and jewellery.
Jaisalmer
An outlet for traditional khadi (homespun cloth), shawls and woven garments.
Gujarat & Diu
Gorgeous hand-printed dress materials in original, colourful and attractive designs.
Shimla
Small bookshop with a fair selection of English novels and books on local subjects.
Nagaland
Has a decent selection of Naga tribal shawls priced from around ₹1000 to ₹5000.
Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh
Sells the Archaeological Survey of India's good guides to Sanchi and other sites.
Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad)
South of Main Bazaar, fruit-stall sellers punt their wares well into the evening.
Bodhgaya
A good selection of new and used novels and books on Buddhism and spirituality.
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
A glamorous shopping mall with high-end shops. It’s in the south of the city.
North Goa
Small but long-running shop stocking a good range of secondhand and new books.
Thanjavur (Tanjore)
For fixed prices on souvenirs and trinkets, try government-run Poompuhar.
Kodaikanal (Kodai)
Perfect for pretty locally made mugs, bowls, plates and other pottery.
Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram)
Good collection of books in several languages, to sell and swap.
