There are people who travel thousands of kilometres across the world for sightseeing, leisure or to pursue their hobby. But, fashion enthusiasts travel just to shop for the best! You can shop down to the last penny if you can afford it, but why to do so when you can make the most out of your wallet? We are sure you all agree that the cheaper, the better.
In India, every region has its own unique appeal and tends to specialize in a particular industry. Not all shopping destinations in India are the most pocket-friendly ones. So, we bring you the seven best and budget-friendly shopping destinations across India.
Janpath and Tibetan Market, New Delhi
Janpath is the Street fashion lover’s paradise and the bargain freak’s ultimate destination for shopping. It is the most popular and lively market in Delhi market. It has something to offer to everyone, from traditional Indian outfits to hot pants! However, if you lack bargaining skills, do take a local friend along to get a really decent price. Here you can buy clothes, handicrafts, cheap jewellery, shoes, paintings and brassware.
Location- Janpath, Connaught Place, Tibetan Mkt, near Kashmere Gate
Linking Road, Mumbai
Mumbai, being the style capital of India, has everything from haute couture and exclusive designer boutiques to bustling street bazaars. The Linking Road in Bandra is a unique blend of fashion. Linking Road is a fusion of modern and traditional, where East meets West.
You can always see this place bustling with activity as people flock here to shop for the tending clothes and accessories. To have relatively peaceful shopping experience, we suggest to you to avoid this place on a Sunday.
Location: Linking Road, Bandra.
Fashion Street, Pune
Very similar to the street with the same name in Mumbai, Pune's Fashion Street is the best place in the city to satiate the urges of a fashionista. Here you will find a huge variety of clothes, from the trendiest to the ‘forever new’ fashion. Fashion Street is a must-visit place as it features more than 450 stalls selling cool and pocket-friendly clothes, shoes, bags, accessories and the list goes on. It is frequently visited by budget and discerning shoppers.
Location: Fashion Street, Kondhwa Pune
Laad Bazaar, Hyderabad
Laad Bazaar is situated just next to the Charminar, in a street packed with several shops. Here you can shop for perfumes, textiles and jewellery. This market has historic connotations and is the ultimate destination for bridal shopping in the city. It is famous for hand-crafted bangles embellished with glittering and colourful stones.
Location: Laad Bazaar, Near Charminar, Hyderabad
Commercial Street, Bangalore
With trendy and fashionable string of shops, Brigade road could be the high street fashion destination but, in Commercial Street you will get the best deals at the lowest price. It is one of the busiest and most popular consort for the youngsters. This place is not crammed with branded showrooms but, who wants to spend money when you can get similar and cheaper stuff elsewhere. From clothes and jewellery to shoes and sports goods, you will find everything here. Yes, you got it right! This place is a strict ‘no’ for people who can’t bargain.
Location: Commercial Street, Bangalore
New Market, Kolkata
The Sir Hogg Market, popularly known as the New Market is simply a shopping institution. Here you will find almost anything imaginable from clothes to cakes, fruits to fish. Its sprawling maze of stalls, in seven blocks, is the best place for bargaining. It is open from 10.30 am to 7.30 pm from Monday to Friday and Saturdays till 2:30 pm. Avoid on a Sunday, as it remains shut.
Location: 19, Lindsay street, Kolkata
Gem Palace, Jaipur
Fashion is not just about clothes and shoes but also about accessories. You can head to the Gem Palace on M.I.Road for buying precious and semi-precious gemstones. You can easily team these jewels with Indian and semi-western clothes. It’s all about getting it right and carrying it with élan and confidence. And after saving all the money in apparel shopping, you can easily spend some good money on priceless jewels.
Here, you will find everything from vintage pieces to exclusive creations. Magnificent pieces can be found on display, which once belonged to the royals.
