What makes Delhi’s Karol Bagh market so special?

Looking for a unique shopping place that has everything to offer across budgets? Delhi’s Karol Bagh Market is the place you are looking for!

One of the most popular markets in Delhi is the Karol Bagh market. You will find great deals and thousands of shopkeepers and hawkers selling various items here. This wholesale market sells books, dresses, electronic parts, decor items, cheap regular outfits, etc. The Karol Bagh market is a must-visit place for anyone new to Delhi.

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Why is the Karol Bagh market famous?

Since 1920, Karol Bagh has been a prominent wholesale marketplace in Delhi. Everything, from footwear, jewellery, cheap outfits, bridal lehengas, electrical goods and cheap smartphones, is found in the Karol Bagh market. You can usually find great deals on everything you buy. 

 

How to reach the Karol Bagh market?

Karol Bagh market is easily accessible by various modes of transportation. The closest metro station is the Karol Bagh metro station, which is 4 minutes away from the centre of the marketplace. 

DTC buses like 953, 181A, 166, 775A, etc., pass through the Karol Bagh Terminal, the nearest bus stop. 

The market is 14 km away from the Delhi international airport and 11 km from the Delhi railway station. 

Avoid personal cars because there is no prominent parking lot for vehicles. 

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Details of Karol Bagh market

  • Opening time: 9:00 AM
  • Closing time: 11:00 PM
  • Closed day: Monday

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Stores in Karol Bagh market

Here is a list of the various marketplaces with several shops that make up the Karol Bagh market:

  • Gaffar market: One of the largest electronic hubs is the Gaffar market. This place is famous for electronic spare parts, smartphones and accessories, mobile repair services, etc. Apart from these, you will find the first copy of branded watches like Gucci, Rolex, Hilfiger, etc. These branded watches are available at almost 50% discounts. 

 

  • Tip-top market: If you are an avid lover of home decor items, then you have to take a look at the tip-top market. You will get a wide range of home decor items and accessories at a very pocket-friendly price. Some famous items in this place are minibars, liquor dispensers, stationery, coffee or beer mugs, etc. 


  • Ajmal Khan road market: This place features high-end shops with street-side stalls. Find items like shirts, suits, lehengas, footwear, jewellery, sunglasses, etc., at a very reasonable rate here. 

 

Where to eat in Karol Bagh market?

While travelling along the Karol Bagh market, remember to try authentic local food. Here are some of the best places you can hop in.

  • Om food court: To get the best chole bhature in the Karol Bagh market, you have to go to the Om food court. This shop is near Khalsa College. 

 

  • Punjab sweet corner: Get some flavoursome chat in this restaurant. Try the delicious raj kachori and other North Indian snacks here. It is situated near the Ajmal Khan road market. 


  • Momo point: Who doesn’t love momos? To try steamed momos and delicate pasta dishes, this is just the place in Karol Bagh. The food is quite reasonably priced too. 

 

  • Roshan di kulfi: The best place for getting kulfi in this market is Roshan di kulfi. This shop has been running for nearly 60 years with its varieties of kulfi falooda items. 

 

  • Peshwari chicken: It is one of the busiest places in the Karol Bagh market. Their menu includes the famous Peshwari chicken, handi chicken, butter chicken, and Afghani chicken. 

 

FAQs

On which day is the Karol Bagh market closed?

On Mondays, the market is completely closed.

What is the opening time of the Karol Bagh market?

Every day, the market opens at 9 AM.

What is the closing time of the Karol Bagh market?

Every day, the Karol bagh market closes at 11 PM.

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