Cheapest Places To Shop In India

You do not have to be a shopoholic to want to know about shopping places that are good. Shopping is one of the basic necessities of urban living. People might be trivialize it but that doesn't change a fact that we all love to get a good deal while shopping. There are basically two kinds of shopping; one that is focused shopping and another is bulk shopping.

When you are doing the first kind of shopping you pick and choose and don't mind going for big brands. But if you want to buy in bulk, then you should definitely try these cheap shopping places in India.


Delhi Belly: The national capital is also the garments capital of India. Clothes, shoes and accessories, whatever you need, you will get it really cheap. This is one Indian shopping destination that will never let you down no matter what kind of clothes you want. To do some cheap shopping in Delhi, go to Janpat, Chandini Chowk, Pallika Bazaar, Delhi Haat, Pahargunj and Meena Bazaar.

Mumbai Meri Jaan: It is India's Bolywood destination and thus, it offers you the best in fashion. All the big fashion brands and designers have their own showrooms in Mumbai. Don't go to them. Don't go to the plush malls either. There a whole of factory outlets in Malad and Goregoan areas of Mumbai where you can pick branded stuff for little money. Pick up shoes and bags from Linking Road. Mumbai is a hub of leather and you can get authentic leather merchandise for peanuts at Dharavi leather market.

Kolkata Calling: Kolkata has much more to offer than sweets and culture. It is in fact the best place if you are shopping for sarees. Exquisite sarees at unbelieavble prices are available at Gariahat, New Market and Burra Bazaar. If you are a bookworm then there is an added bonus for you. You can pick some really classic books at College street that cost pennies!

Pink City Jaipur: The city of Jaipur is famous for its beautiful pink houses, blue pottery and gem stones. Buy gemstones from government accredited stores only because there are major frauds with gemstones. You will get precious and semi-precious stones at reasonable rates. Apart from that, you simply must buy some bandini and lehria sarees and dupatta if you are in Jaipur! Jaipuri Juttis and stone studded bags are other must-buys from this city.

Silliguri: This quaint little town nestled in the Himalayan ranges of North Bengal has more to it than scenic beauty. The Hong Kong market in Silliguri is one of the best places for shopping in India. You will get all the items of latest fashion dirt cheap. It is a hub of all the products imported from Nepal and you get it at the wholesale price!

These are some of the best shopping places in India. Do you know any other places for cheap shopping in India?

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