Palika Bazaar, Delhi
Palika bazaar is an underground market where you can find around 390 shops selling a wide range of items including garments, foot wear, accessories and electronic goods. This bazaar is located between the inner and outer circle of the popular Connaught Place in Delhi. An estimated 15,000 people visit this bazaar at any given time. It attracts locals and foreign tourists alike. Vendors here sell illegal products too such as stolen goods, pornography, pirated CDs and software and fake designer products. Regular raids are conducted by the police to recover stolen and pirated goods. However, it seems to be impossible to put an end to these illegal activities.
You can bargain as much as you can at Palika Bazaar to get fantastic deals on your purchases. This is the best place for shopping in summer as the bazaar is air conditioned. You will certainly get a respite from the scorching heat of the summer months as you shop for your favorite things. You can find a lot of eateries inside the market area serving typical Indian snacks. Take a break from shopping to enjoy delicious and tantalizingly spicy food. If you are new to the place, it is recommended to take the help of a local to navigate through this market.
You can bargain as much as you can at Palika Bazaar to get fantastic deals on your purchases. This is the best place for shopping in summer as the bazaar is air conditioned. You will certainly get a respite from the scorching heat of the summer months as you shop for your favorite things. You can find a lot of eateries inside the market area serving typical Indian snacks. Take a break from shopping to enjoy delicious and tantalizingly spicy food. If you are new to the place, it is recommended to take the help of a local to navigate through this market.
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Sight Name: Palika Bazaar
Sight Location: Delhi, India (See walking tours in Delhi)
Sight Type: Shopping
Sight Location: Delhi, India (See walking tours in Delhi)
Sight Type: Shopping
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