June 30th, 2016 by Abhijit Chakraborty

Multi-storeyed malls may be popping up in India by the second, but the charm and exhilaration exuded by the age old bazaars and flea markets is irreplaceable.  The thrill of being able to bargain your way through a shopkeeper’s stubbornness is as satisfying as a hearty meal after a good day’s work.

So on that note, let’s take a look at some of the best flea markets in India.

Sarojini Nagar, New Delhi

If you’re looking to grab the latest fashion at prices that will put every online sale to shame, Sarojini Nagar in Delhi is the right place for you. Not only does this market possess the highest fashion quotient of the capital, it has all the surplus garments and export material available at throwaway rates.

Sarojini Nagar Market, New Delhi
Sarojini Nagar Market, New Delhi

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Saturday Night Market, Goa

A shopper’s paradise, this charming market located on the outskirts of Anjuna beach in Goa offers you a wide range of clothes, shoes, jewellery and cosmetics to choose from. The food here is pretty amazing, too!

Saturday Market, Anjuna Beach, Goa
Saturday Market, Anjuna Beach, Goa

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Laad Bazaar, Hyderabad

Your quintessential local market, Laad bazaar is famous for its colourful array of bangles and its mouth-watering spread of traditional Hyderabadi sweets.

Laad Bazaar
Laad Bazaar (Image Source – Cephas 405 under CC-SA 3.0)

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Colaba Causeway, Mumbai

Ahoy, shoppers! The home of Bollywood celebrities brings to you the busiest shopping street in India- one where you can find anything and everything that falls under the category of hot and latest fashion.

Colaba Causeway, Mumbai
Colaba Causeway, Mumbai (Image Source – CoralsWithBlues)

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Janpath, New Delhi

Located bang in the middle of the national capital and right across the road from Connaught Place’s Outer Circle, Janpath has two distinct markets – one market consists of shops lining a busy street and sells various kinds of clothing, artefacts, trinkets etc., and the other market is the quintessential flea market that sells everything from clothes and accessories, books and bags.

Janpath, New Delhi
Janpath, New Delhi

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Parry’s Corner, Chennai

The shopping hub of the city, Parry’s Corner is known for its unbelievable collection as well as the speed at which everything gets sold out.

Parry's Corner, Chennai
Parry’s Corner, Chennai (Image Source – UrbanTree)

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Johari Bazaar, Jaipur

If you haven’t spent hours and hours looking for colourful bandanas and jaipuri dupattas with matching Jodhpuris for yourself, your wardrobe is incomplete.

Johari Bazar, Jaipur
Johari Bazar, Jaipur

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Ravivari Bazaar, Ahmedabad

This 600-year-old market offers you everything under one single roof. All you need to take with you is your stamina and your bargaining skills!

Ravivari Market, Ahmedabad
Ravivari Market, Ahmedabad (Image Source – Sabarmati Riverfront)

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Chor Bazaar, Mumbai

Amchi Mumbai is known for this ‘thief’s market’, and for its amazing collection of clothes, antiques, furniture and paintings. There is a very popular saying in Mumbai, “if you lose something in Bombay, you can probably find it in Chor Bazaar”.

Chor Bazaar, Mumbai
Chor Bazaar, Mumbai

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New Market, Kolkata

With a whopping 2000 shops, New Market in Kolkata sells a wide variety of items including clothes, electronics and food items. Do not forget to bargain hard here. Also, remember that this market is closed on Sundays.

New Market, Kolkata
New Market, Kolkata

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