Lajpat Nagar Market

A women's favorite hobby is shopping, which goes in the name of retail therapy when disheartened about something. Lajpat Nagar Market is the perfect place to shed all your worries and enjoy yourself. This place is basically known as Asia's biggest salwaar-kameez market so if you are looking forward to spend some money on Indian ethnic wear then head here. One can spot all kinds of stores ranging from makeshift stalls to international branded clothing like United Colors of Benetton.

Bargaining Skills Needed
Markets like Lajpat Nagar call for excellent bargaining skills, so if you have the doubt that you will not be able haggle with the shopkeepers then take along a local shopping enthusiast. The market is much diversified and one can find home furnishings shops, specified Groom trousseau stores, Indian and western accessories shops (both stores and stalls). The shoes and the bags sold are very chic and worth giving an arm for. The market also has a lane especially for brides called Garam Gali, where you get the latest 'inspired' designs in bridal wear.

Dining Plus Shopping
You can get faux jewelry matching your outfit for as less as Rs 300 for a pair of bangles (the one decorated with false pearls and stones; looking like the real thing). Many vendors also sell beaded decorative pieces and basic things like handkerchiefs and socks. After all that shopping, tuck in some delicious Tibetan Momos, Lebanese Shwawarma Rolls, some Chinese Garlic Prawns and then wash it down with some fountain soft-drink or 'Banta', an Indian cold-drink made of fresh lime juice, rock salt, Limca and lots of ice.

Middle Class Shopping Hub
If you feel like Mc Donald's then reach for 3C's mall and if possible catch a movie in there. Lajpat Nagar market is also famous for the 'mehendi' or the henna tattoo artists specializing in delicate, beautiful and ethnic designs. Lajpat Nagar Phase-1 is famous for car accessories and Royal Car Center (Khanna Motors) one of the oldest car dealerships there. The above reasons make Lajpat Nagar market very popular amongst middle-class families, women shop, men take a look at gorgeous cars and children enjoy their kala-khatta chuskis (Indian ice candies), a perfect arrangement after all.