Janpath Market

Janpath Market, located on Janpath Road in the Connaught Place area of New Delhi, is a vibrant street market popular with both locals and tourists. The market consists of a long stretch of stalls and small shops selling a wide variety of goods, including traditional Indian handicrafts, textiles, jewelry, leather items, and home decor. It's especially known for its collection of pashmina shawls, embroidered fabrics, and wooden carvings. The atmosphere is lively and chaotic, with vendors calling out to passersby and bargaining expected. Unlike the fixed-price shops in Connaught Place, Janpath Market offers a more authentic bazaar experience where you can haggle for the best price. The market is also a great place to sample street food like chaat and samosas from nearby vendors. While the quality varies, careful shoppers can find unique treasures at bargain prices. The market is particularly busy on weekends and during the winter tourist season.

Don't miss

• Haggling for pashmina shawls and silk scarves
• Browsing stalls for handmade jewelry and silver items
• Finding unique home decor like brass statues and wooden boxes
• Sampling street food like aloo tikki and golgappa from nearby vendors
• Shopping for embroidered fabrics and traditional Indian clothing

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Know before you go

• Bargain firmly but politely; start at half the quoted price.
• Carry cash as most stalls don't accept cards; ATMs are nearby in Connaught Place.
• Watch your belongings in crowded areas; pickpocketing can occur.
• Be cautious of fake 'pashmina', genuine pashmina is expensive; ask for a certificate.

A bit of history

Janpath Market has been a fixture of Delhi's shopping scene since the 1950s, evolving from a small flea market into a major tourist destination. The name 'Janpath' means 'people's path,' reflecting its role as a public thoroughfare that became lined with stalls over time.