Popular Spots in India for Shopaholics

If you’re tired to do your shopping in crowded malls and department stores, and want a change of pace by shopping in the open air, you’re at the right place. Street markets and flea markets are a perfect mix to provide all the items needed by anyone at unimaginable prices which is best for Shopaholics. But, that holds true only if you’re an expert at bargaining, because the items can then be had for dirt cheap.

No matter what age or gender you belong to- a kid, teenager, young adults or adults and even, old, senior people, these street markets have everything you will need or want and cater to every shopaholics.

Street shopping has an iconic allure and gives off a country vibe, making it popular among Shopaholics all across the world. Get ready to explore the colorful streets of India filled with bustling shops and roadside vendors at hardly much expense on your pocket.

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1) New Market, Kolkata

New Market is located in Lindsay Street/ New Market Area/ Dharmatala/ Taltala of Kolkata. Filled with an assortment of over 2000 stalls, New Market of Kolkata is the oldest street market in India.

Ironically, it was built in 1874, despite having ‘New’ in its name. It grew popular in about 1985 and faced an increase in footfalls here.

You can check out anything and everything from grocery products to confectionary items, gardening items and apparel and jewelry apart from so much more. 

Added to the charm of colonial architectural structures of New Market, it only serves to attract more and more visitors along with shopaholic tourists.

Do check out the Kolkata Cotton Saris when you’re there. Other street markets to check out in Kolkata are Gariahat, College Street, Esplanade, Rabindra Sarani and Sudder Street.

Remember, markets close every Sunday, allowing shopping only from Mondays to Saturdays.

2) Bapu Bazaar, Jaipur

Jaipur has the most vibrantly colored markets that offer everything with a touch of the local culture and traditions.

Bapu Bazaar is located in Biseswar Ji in Rajasthan and offers an assortment of products to choose from.

Find and choose everything from the renowned Jaipuri dupatta, antique jewelry, and even ‘mojaris’ made from camel skin. 

Color your hands with natural henna designs and after all the shopping you’ve done in the day time, cool yourself off with some falooda Kulfi and gol gappas available at every bend of the this street market.

Check out the other street markets existing in Jaipur like Johari Bazaar, Tripolia Bazaar, Chandpole Bazaar and Nehru Bazaar.

3) Fashion Street, Mumbai

Counted among the top street markets of India, Fashion Street is a prominent street market in Mumbai.

Offering an assortment of items that can range from apparel, jewelry, shoes and bags, gadgets and electronics, jeans, track pants, shirts, skirts, ethnic wear, bracelets, bangles, sunglasses, accessories, to mouth- watering local foods available here easily, makes it a popular hangout for the local students. 

Since the products are available for cheap, it is an ideal place to visit for both impulsive and planned shoppers.

Fashion Street is located opposite Azad Maidan, Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil Marg, M. G. Road in South Mumbai.

However, beware of pickpockets while you’re indulging in street shopping while you’re in Mumbai.

Other street markets to check out in Mumbai include Colaba Causeway, Linking Road, Hill Road, Chor Bazaar and Hindmata Market.

4) Hazratganj, Lucknow

No trip to the City of Nawabs is complete without exploring the vibrant street markets of Hazratganj in Lucknow’s rich culture.

Hazratganj, situated in the heart of Lucknow near Lakshman Mela ground, offers renowned handloom items and chikan work materials. It’s ideal for India’s best street shopping for Shopaholics.

While you’re there, we’ll gladly have you know about the street food options that Hazratganj offers to its visitors.

Indulge yourself in trying out local delicacies and revel in the abundance of choices that will delight you. Do remember to take good care of your belongings from pickpockets and thieves while shopping from there.

Other street markets to check out in Lucknow are Aminabad, Alambagh, Janpath Market, Bhootnath Market and Nakhas Market.