famous markets of india

Famous Markets Of India

Chandni Chowk originally meaning "moonlight square" or "moonlight market", is one of the oldest and
21. Mahidharpura Diamond Market Surat
If you see some men carrying hundreds of diamonds in their hands as if they are carrying common stones, you have entered the Mahidharpura diamond market of Surat, Gujarat. People would carry a huge amount of cash and buy diamonds here as if they would be buying groceries.
Here the shopkeepers are busy polishing and examining the diamonds, and while you will spend 5 minutes looking, someone would have already exchanged a deal worth hundreds of millions.
22. Jew Town Cochin
If you want to get products from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, this is the place for you to go. Famous for its spices, this market also offers a huge variety of crafted shawls, jewelry, handicraft products, perfumes and clothes ? all sold by the last surviving Jewish families.
The smell of various exotic spices will pull you towards the many small shops situated in a row. These spices were the biggest attraction here, but then these shops started shutting due to tremendous competition. That is when shops selling other commodities started appearing in Jew town, and now you get a vast variety of things including lovely antiques.
23. Flea markets Goa
If there is one thing you cant afford to miss except the beaches in Goa, it is the flea market. Started as a hippie exchange where the foreign tourists sold their possessions, Anjuna beach now has a much popular flea market which is set up every Wednesday. From jewelry, clothes, handmade toys to spices, tea, souvenirs and much more, this flea market has a lot to offer.
Goas Mapusa Friday Bazaar is one of the few remaining authentic markets in Goa. Women from nearby villages gather here and sell various products like homemade pickles, fruits, spices, earthen pots, etc.
24. Khari Baoli Delhi
This street in Delhi is Asias largest wholesale spice market. Operating since 17th century, the market offers you all kinds of spices, nuts, herbs and food products. It houses a good variety of dry fruits as well.
One of the oldest spice markets in the world, the street is located near Chandni market and is surely a visitors delight.
25. Chowringhee lane Kolkata
It is one of the busiest markets of Kolkata and sees footfalls from as early as 10 in the morning. From pretty dolls, keychains and souvenirs to dresses, shoes and costumes, you get it all here. You can easily reach the place by metro or bus.
26. Chor Bazaar Mumbai
Chor Bazaar market of thieves is one of the largest flea markets in India. It is believed that if you lose something you can buy it back from chor bazaar. The market is famous for the vast variety of second hand goods and antique products on display. You can find anything here, from used dumbbells and machinery to handicrafts, clocks, coffee tables, chests. etc.
27. Janpath and Tibetan Market
This very popular and lively Delhi market, which was recently given a makeover, has something for everyone. Youll find goods from everywhere in India and Tibet here, and its a great place to shop for things to take back home. However, youll need all your bargaining skills to get a really decent price.
28. Khan Market
Khan Market is a small, U shaped, well established market thats one of Delhis classiest. Bargain hunters are likely to be disappointed at this market. Its got a loyal following who go there to shop at its branded outlets. One of the best things about this market is its interesting book shops. Its also got some excellent tailors who will make you a suit in less than a week. For Ayurvedic food, medicine and skin care check out Biotique, and Khadi. Hidden away, youll find some great lounges to relax in, many with balconies overlooking the street.
29. Paharganj
Some of the best bargain shopping in Delhi can be found in the crumbling and chaotic Main Bazaar of the Paharganj traveler ghetto. Many of the shops in Paharganj also deal in wholesale and export to foreign countries, making it a good place to come and hunt out unique and inexpensive goods to import back home.
30. Sarojini Nagar
Sarojini Nagar is most famous for its really cheap designer clothes and reputable brands that have been rejected from export, either because of surplus quantity or small manufacturing defects. Shops and stalls, selling all kinds of clothes and fashion accessories, sprawl onto the streets. Theres also a sweet market Babu Market and vegetable market Subzi Mundi in the area.