India Shopping
Where to Shop and What to Buy in India
The 'Shopper’s Paradise' is what India should be called. You can get anything from traditional handicrafts to electronics, to fake Gucci’s here. Only shop at reputed places if you want value for your money. Do not be afraid to bargain, in fact insist on it. Most shopkeepers will quote a higher rate for the product than what they except to get for it.
Handicrafts, brassware, clothing, carpets, woodwork artifacts, leather work, semi-precious stones and jewellery make the best souvenirs from India. There are Government and State-run emporiums where you can buy these or you can head to the local markets. The advantage of making your purchases at an emporium is that you know you are getting a genuine article, even if you are paying a slightly higher rate for it.
Shopping in Mumbai can be quite an experience. You can pay 20 dollars for a nice branded dress in one shop and find that an exact replica of the dress is available for five dollars on the street. Read More...
New Delhi is known for its great shopping. In fact it is quite common for people from the neighbouring states of Punjab and Haryana to head for the capital and shop around for the day before heading back home. Read More...
The mere mention of shopping in Bangalore brings to mind the word silk! The bolts of light silk that are manufactured in neighbouring areas and sold in the city are world famous, and justly so. While other products are also for sale throughout Bangalore, such as multinational brands in cosmetics, clothes and accessories. Read More...
Chennai is world famous for its clothes shopping opportunities. There local markets solely dedicated to clothing stores and the choices, along with the prices, are truly amazing, making this a shopping destination in its own right. Read More...
Unusually for the subcontinent, fixed-price shopping does exist in Cochin but, except for supermarkets and other obvious fixed-price establishments, this is at the Kerala government emporium which sells local handicrafts and artifacts. Read More...
The name Kerala is synonymous with silk. The area has ideal conditions for the growing and manufacturing of this commodity and with a local tradition of silk production stretching back for generation after generation you can be sure that the quality of Kerala silk is second to none. Read More...
The flea markets are most popular shopping option in Goa. There are second hand markets set up almost each day of the week in various areas; you just need to know where to go. Asking a local will help you or you can just head for Anjuna on a Wednesday to get a feel of things. Read More...
Most shoppers, be they locals or otherwise, are treated equally by the friendly mall staff. Most have been trained to be professional and accommodating at all times, and tourists frequently report how satisfied they were with their shopping experience in Hyderabad, thanks to the helpful and ever-smiling store attendants. Read More...
M.G Road is the best shopping destination in this city. Other than that there are malls and stores in areas like Laxmi Road, Fashion Street, Hong Kong Lane, Juna Bazaar (great for antiques), along with more known retail outlets like Vishal Mega Mart and Big Bazaar. Read More...