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Shopping in India
India is still the proverbial "Shopper's paradise" for enterprising
bargain hunters. However, before you buy, it is better to compare prices with
the neighboring shop. With tourists, bargaining is almost a practice. Emporiums
run by State Government are a safe place to buy because the quality is standardized,
and the prices fixed.
Ensure that you are fully satisfied with your purchases and that you obtain
a proper receipt. Return of goods is not entertained, even less, once you
have returned to your country because Indian customs have strict regulations
against this. Should your shopping weight be too much to accompany you by
air, it can be sent as unaccompanied baggage.
Usually, Handicraft shops can also ship items to your address, but insist
on a comprehensive, insurance. It is recommended that expensive goods like
carpets etc., be brought from established government recognised shops.
Buying antiques requires prior permission of the archaeological survey of
India, which can be arranged from the shop where you buy. Most shops that
sell to tourists welcome the major credit cards. Some even accept personal
cheques.
Shopping in Delhi
If you do not mind to spend a few bucks on buying and purchasing, Delhi is
the right place to be in. Shopping in Delhi is fun, as it is also called shopper's
paradise. Here you can find anything under the sun on sale. Shopping in Delhi
can comprise of anything ranging from fabrics to ready made wear, electronics
to sports equipments, jewelry to trinkets, cosmetics to accessories, footwear
to bags, furniture to upholstery and much more. For Shopping in Delhi, there
are many places from upper class market and air-conditioned malls to budget
markets and roadside shops.
While Shopping in Delhi, the first place to visit is the National Cottage
Emporium houses in the Jawahar Bhawan at Janpath. Whether you want to do shopping
for yourself, your family your house or for some gift, check this place out.
Clothes, dress material, jewelry, footwear, accessories, draperies, bed linens,
furniture, decorative items or souvenir, all are found under one roof. You
will find the best quality at reasonable prices at National Cottage Emporium.
Connaught Place is the most popular place for Shopping in Delhi. Here you
will find big and attractive showrooms of all Indian and imported brands of
shoes, garments, toys, household appliances, ornaments and cosmetics. Besides
shopping, you have numerous choices for eating joints. After a heart full
round of shopping, you have plenty of option to sit, relax and binge on something
tasty. Even your entertainment needs are fulfilled here, as there are three
cinema halls here. Baba Kharak Singh Marg near Connaught Place has state emporiums
lined one after another. Here you can find the best of each state including
clothing, household goods and decorative items at government-controlled prices.
If Shopping in Delhi for smart casuals, latest in fashion but reasonable
in price, head for Janpath. You will have to bargain hard to get the best
deal in readymade wear, bags, jewelry, accessories, shoes and decorative items.
The other two famous markets for reasonable Shopping in Delhi are Lajpat Nagar
and Sarojini Nagar.
Shopping in Delhi for jewelry, go to Karol Bagh. This market probably has
the maximum jewelry showrooms in Delhi. You will get an enormous variety in
designs, styles and shapes of jewelry here. Girls throng to this market particularly
to shop for their wedding trousseau. You will find an amazing range of bridal
collection of saris, suits and dress material at Karol Bagh.
If shopping for designer labels and imported brands, the markets of South
Extension and Greater Kailash-I are places to hop to. Here you will find designers
labels of Indian as well foreign designers. These are among the upper class
urban markets of Delhi. If interested in Shopping in Delhi for customized
items from Indian designer label, you will be satisfied at the Hauz Khas Village
Complex or Mehrauli Designer's Complex.
If you want to shop at really low prices and are ready to search for it,
head for Chandni Chowk. One cannot imagine finishing Shopping in Delhi without
being to Chandini Chowk. Saris, suits, dress materials, books, stationeries,
jewelry, spices, you name anything and you can find it here. Chawri Bazaar,
Nai Sarak, Katra Neel, Katra Asharfi, Batashe Wali Gali, Fathepuri is all
famous for some item or the other. Chandini Chowk is also famous for its Indian
snacks or chaats and sweets like gol guppas, dahi bhallas, chole bhature,
kulle, aloo chaat, parathe, jalebis etc.
Dilli Haat has become a popular haunt for Shopping in Delhi in the recent
years. Here, various stalls representing various stalls and guild of artisans
will catch your attention. The place is known for antique furniture, jute
and cane items, regional paintings, quality rugs and carpets, ethnic wear
and traditional accessories. It is the place where you can spend your summer
evenings or winter afternoons without buying anything. For your hunger pangs,
there are eating outlets of all the states of India. These states stall dishes
out mouth-watering regional preparations. Try out the food here, as the taste
is authentic and price very reasonable.
With the trend of air-conditioned shopping malls on the rise, more and more
such shopping arcades are coming over in various parts of Delhi. The most popular
and probably the first of its kind is the Ansal Plaza. Enjoy Shopping in Delhi
in the air-conditioned malls even in the summer heats or chilly winters. You
will find all Indian and imported brands, designer labels, eating joints and
cinema halls here to keep you busy throughout the day.
Shopping in Agra
After visiting the Taj Mahal and other important buildings in Agra, there
is one more activity left to done, i.e., Shopping in Agra. If you are looking
for traditional handicraft, ethnic decorative items and leather goods, Shopping
in Agra is a great fun. Shopping in Agra consists of decorative and storage
items with inlay work on marble; leatherwork like shoes, bags, belts, purses
and wallets; rugs and carpets; brassware and ornaments of precious and semi-precious
stones. While Shopping in Agra, you must taste the Mughlai cuisine; Indian
snack-dal moth and Indian sweet-petha for which Agra is particularly famous
besides the Taj.
Shopping in Agra For Marble Work
The marble work with fine inlay of Agra is very famous. The skilled craftsmen,
who are probably the descendents of Mughal craftsmen, carve out both decorative
and useful items from marble. A miniature replica of the Taj Mahal is the
most popular souvenir. The marble artifacts comprises of vases, pots, storage
jars, jewelry boxes, tabletops, decorative objects, ashtrays, table lamps,
and replicas of the Taj Mahal in numerous sizes.
Shopping in Agra For Leather Products
Agra has a well-grown leather industry of India where you can find a wide
variety in leather items at very reasonable prices. Earlier, footwear like
shoes, slippers, sandals; bags like purses, wallets, traveling bags; accessories
like belts and gloves; animals for decoration and sports goods like football
were made here. Now, you will also find leather furniture like sofa, chairs
beds and beanbags; clothes like jackets, trousers, skirts, coats and dresses
and decorative items like lampshades, photo frames and wall hangings in the
shops of Agra. With thousands of pair of shoes being made every day, Agra
is the leading shoe industry in India.
Shopping in Agra For Rugs and Carpets
Agra is also internationally known Rug and Carpet Weaving Industry. You can
find thousands of designs, motifs, shapes and sizes in rugs and carpets at
very affordable prices in Agra. The weavers of the rugs and carpets are the
direct descendents of the Persian carpets weavers in the Mughal court. Shopping
in Agra for rugs and carpets comprises of rooms carpets, prayer mats, wall
carpets, wall hangings, sofa rugs, bedside rugs and doormats.
Shopping in Agra For Brass Ware
Brass, an alloy of copper and zinc is used to make many beautiful decorative
and useful items. Brassware of Agra is internationally acclaimed and people
purchase them as souvenir items. Shopping in Agra for brass items comprises
of flower vases, fruit plates, ash trays, bowls, trophies, idols of gods and
goddesses, plaques, jewelry box, water pipes, hookah bases, decorative tea
sets, candle stands, mirrors, jewelry, hairpins, tables, swings and beds.
Shopping in Agra for Eatables
Finally, when all your bags are full with shopping in Agra, leave some space
for the trademark snacks of Agra. Nobody leaves Agra before buying Dal Moth,
Peda and Petha. They are fresh, delicious and can be preserved for quite some
time.
Markets for Shopping in Agra
The main markets for Shopping in Agra are Sadar Bazaar, Kinari Bazaar and Munro
Road near the Taj Mahal Complex. For assurance in quality and to escape from
bargaining, Gangotri, the Uttar Pradesh State Emporium at the Taj Mahal Complex
is the right place for shopping in Agra. You will find plenty of choices in
handicrafts, textiles, footwear and souvenirs under one roof. The Shilpagram
Crafts Village is also the place for shopping in Agra where the craftsmen directly
sell their products.
Shopping in Jaipur
When the city of Jaipur was planned, appropriate measures were taken to provide
ample space and facilities setting up of the markets. Sawai Jai Singh had
invited various artisans and skilled craftsmen from all over India to come
and settle in this new city. Special arrangements for production and marketing
of the products were an attraction enough for them to throng to Jaipur. One
complete block out of the nine blocks of the city was appropriated for artisans,
traders and markets. Shopping in Jaipur is very convenient activity, as there
are specialized streets and lanes for shopping of a particular item.
Shopping in Jaipur for Jewelry
If Shopping in Jaipur, buy ethnic jewelry as Jaipur is reputed as the wholesale
manufacturer of jewelry all over the world. Look for ornaments made of precious
and semi-precious stones. Jaipur is a famous center for the cutting, polishing
and setting of these precious and semi-precious stone, particularly that of
diamonds, topaz and emeralds. Jaipur Enamel or Minakari is also very popular.
It is an art in which enamel work is fused over gold or silver to provide
a new design. Kundan work of Jaipur is equally famous. It is kind jewelry
in which kundan is fused over gold or silver to provide a new look and design
to the ornament.
Shopping in Jaipur for Brassware
The brass work made in Jaipur is of a very high standard. The skilled artists
are able to produce such a large variety of items made of brass like vases,
ashtray, fruit tray, trophies, jewelry boxes, decorative items and small statues.
Lacquered brass work and carved brass work is done in Jaipur.
Shopping in Jaipur for Textiles
Jaipur is known for its cotton textile prints particularly the Bandhej or
the Tie-N-Dye prints. The other popular prints are the floral sprigs on block
prints of Sanganer and Bagru.
Shopping in Jaipur for Quilts
The quilts of Jaipur are famous the world over. Made of cotton stuffed in
velvet cloth, these quilts are sold according to their weights ranging from
a few hundred grams to almost a kilogram. Popularly known as the Jaipuri rajai,
they are sold at the shops opposite Hawa Mahal.
Shopping in Jaipur for Footwear
The special kind of Jaipur footwear is famous amongst Indians as well the
foreigners. The covered shoes decorated with mirrors, colored threads, ghunghroos
and beads come in two or three shades and are known as Jaipuri jutis.
Markets for Shopping in Jaipur
If Shopping in Jaipur for jewelry and tie-n-dye prints, Jauhari Bazaar is the
place. Gopalji ka Rasta and Haldion ka Rasta are the two lanes where you can
find these items. You can shop for fabrics, perfumes and footwear made of camel
skin at Bapu Bazaar and Nehru Bazaar. At Mirza Ismail Road, you will find number
of emporia selling a variety of popular products of Jaipur. For textiles, iron
products and utensils, Tripolia Bazaar and the Chaura Bazaar are the right place.
Other important markets in Jaipur are Ramganj Bazaar, Kishanpol Bazaar, Maniharon
ka Rasta, Achrol House, Subhash Chowk, Khajanewalon ka Rasta and Sanganer village.
Shopping in Cochin
Shopping in Cochin can be interesting if you wish to take back home handicrafts,
spices and nuts with a touch of Kerala.Cochin is famous for its handicrafts,
which include a range of items made from coir, wood, bamboo, shells, brass,
ivory and sandalwood.
The major shopping centers are on M.G.Road, which cuts across the heart of
the city, and the Marine Drive including Broadway. MG Road is dotted with
numerous shops selling a variety of things like clothes, handicrafts and jewellery.
Spices, nuts and other small items can be picked up from Broadway, the popular
shopping center with narrow crowded streets. One can also buy the works of
contemporary artists from different art galleries situated around Cochin.
For handicrafts, you should visit shopping centers like:
>Kairali, the Kerala State Handicrafts Development Showroom
>Surabhi, the State Handicraft Society Emporium and
>Khadi Gramodyog Bhavan, the showroom of Khadi Village Industries.
Shopping in Udaipur
Udaipur, the city of lakes, offers an exciting shopping experience to its visitors.
The city has innumerous small and big shops, offering a wide variety of items
ranging from dainty folk toys to cloth lanterns and colorful printed garments
to jewellery and antique items. The city is also known for its local crafts,
particularly miniature paintings in the Rajput-Mughal style.
On your Palace On Wheels tour to Udaipur, you can shop for a range of exquisite
items such as colorful dyed fabrics and hand printed textiles, wooden folk
toys, silver jewellery, wall hangings, and miniature paintings. Miniature
paintings are available on silk, wood, marble, paper and Ivory. The animated
colors and themes painted on the wall hanging are famous all over the world.
Other interesting items worth buying in Udaipur include handmade papers, painted
wooden box, marble and wooden carved doors, Greeting cards, brasswares and
precious & semi precious stones.
The main shopping areas of Udaipur are located along the Lake Palace Road
and around Jagdish temple. The two shopping complexes worth visiting in Udaipur
include Rajasthali- the Rajasthan Government fixed price emporium- selling
a variety of handicraft items, and Sadhna- an outlet for Sheva Mandir (an
NGO), offering a range of fixed-price textiles. Other important shopping places
in Udaipur include Bapu Bazaar, City Market, Chetak Circle and Hathipole.
The shopkeepers generally quote higher prices, so never forget to bargain
and bargain really hard.
Shopping in Jaisalmer
Founded in 1156, the 'Golden City' of Jaisalmer still beholds the medieval
mystic and charm. Jaisalmer offers a unique shopping experience to its visitors.
The narrow bazaar lanes are lined up with shops on both sides, offering a
wide range of items including irresistibly beautiful handicraft items.
Jaisalmer is popular for its mirror work embroidered garments and carpets,
blankets and shawls, woolen pattu, carpets made from camel hair, tapestry,
oil lamps, finely cut antiques, old stonework, silver jewellery and silk and
cotton textiles. The good quality wooden items like wooden boxes, trinkets,
souvenirs and curios are also worth buying in Jaisalmer.
The main shopping areas in Jaisalmer are Sadar Bazaar, Sonaron Ka Bas, Manak
Chowk, Pansari Bazaar, Gandhi Darshan, Zila Khadi Gramodan Parishad, Khadi
Gramyodyog Bhawan (Seema Gram) and Rajasthali - the Govt. shop, selling handicrafts.
Within the Jaisalmer Fort complex is a big shop 'Light of the East', which
sells crystals and rare mineral specimen, including Zeolite. Adjoining, the
Fort is Manak Chowk, the main market place of Jaisalmer. Known for bargaining,
the market offers a variety of local handicraft items.
Zila Khadi Gramodan Parishad offers an excellent range of carpets, shawls and
garments in silk, wool and cotton including woolen bandhani, (tie-dyed) shawls.
Shopping in Jodhpur
One of the major tourist destinations in Rajasthan India, Jodhpur promises
to offer an exciting and rewarding shopping experience to its visitors. Jodhpur
is regarded as one of the most famous hub for wholesale export operations
in India and attracts significant number of European and North American dealers.
Jodhpur is famous for the especially designed handicrafts and antiques items
including furniture and metal work items, which are produced on large scale
in many factories, exclusively for exports.
carpets and jewellery. The handicraft emporiums in Jodhpur are well organized
for exporting large quantities of handicrafts and antique items which include
textiles, silver jewellery, pottery, carved ducks, metalwork, marble figures,
paintings, antiques, ivory, bed covers, wall hangings, puppets, clothes, and
especially designed furniture. The main centers for handicrafts and antique
shopping are the Rajasthan Art Emporium, Rajasthan Arts and Crafts House,
Sun City Art Exporters among many others like them.
Other famous shopping centers in Jodhpur include Sojati Gate for Gifts shops
and Tie and Dye Sarees, Kapra Bazaar for bandhini and lahariya (hand-dyed) fabrics,
Tripollia Bazaar for Local Handicrafts and Textiles items, Lakhera Bazaar for
Lac Work and Bangles, Mochi Bazar for Embroidered Shoes and Utensils, Station
Road for Leather, Embroidered Shoes and Utensils and Sardar Market for General
Merchandize.
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