Introduction

Sarojini Nagar Market is the ultimate place in Delhi for great bargains! Most shops here spill onto the street side and offer everything from fashionable clothing, fabrics, home furnishings, trendy footwear, sweaters, sportswear, bags, cosmetics, and belts, to an array of accessories. Located in a plush South Delhi locality, Sarojini Market popularly known as SN is a favorite haunt of college goers and tourists looking for a fashionable bargain.

What baffles travelers exploring Delhi for the first time is the variety you get here and the greatly negotiable prices. You will find junk jewelry, sandals, ethnic skirts, stoles, kurtas, stylish t-shirts, cotton pants, shorts, scarves and some really cheap-but-pretty hand bags. The place has some international and local brand showrooms as well, but what takes the cake is the market formed by the street-side shops hawking clothes in every design and color. Take a break from shopping and head to the Babu Market in the northwest end of Sarojini Nagar, and feast on some mouth-watering local snacks such as samosas, jalebi, rabri and pau bhaji to name a few. There is a vegetable market in the far south end of SN, famous for its fresh fruits and vegetables, and Central Market for its spices. The place also has some furniture shops.

You need at least half a day at hand to explore every nook and cranny of the bazaar, and it is advisable to begin early in the day. You can make your pick easily in the daylight as some of the street-side shops may not be very well lit in the evening. Even better if you can make your trip on a weekday and escape the weekend chaos. If you are planning to take home some beautiful local stuff for casual use, SN is most definitely the place to buy armloads of them!

Special Attributes

It is one of the most favored places in the city to buy clothes and fabrics at unbeatable prices.

Nuisance

Beggars, touts, pick pockets, and sometimes aggressive salesmen/hawkers

Dressing restrictions

Wear anything you are comfortable in. Since it is a crowded local market, avoid wearing short or revealing clothes.

Connectivity

Interstate bus, taxi and auto-rickshaw

Enjoyed by

Families, Kids, Backpackers

Exposure

In summer months, shopping can be a challenge due to the scorching heat. So, it is advisable to carry your sunshades, sunscreen lotion, and a bottle of drinking water.

Avoidable Season

June, July, August

Facilities

There are plenty of food stalls selling local snacks, besides tea and coffee.

Things Not Allowed

No such restriction.

Tip

You need at least half a day at hand to explore every nook and cranny of the bazaar, and it is advisable to begin early in the day. You can make your pick easily in the daylight as some of the street-side shops may not be very well lit in the evening. Even better if you can make your trip on a weekday and escape the weekend chaos.

Type of site

Local shopping market