Shankar Market

If you have been unable to find a matching outfit with that sequined scarf, or a matching pair of culottes with a kurti top you recently purchased, chances are you might have better luck at Shankar Market, Connaught place. From the outside, Shankar Market comes across as a market of fruits, thanks to the fruit vendors that line its entrance. But what lies beneath, is a shopper’s delight, and if that shopper happens to be a woman, then that delight multiplies exponentially.

Situated just off one of the radials of Connaught Place-outer circle, the one leading to the Delhi fire station, Shankar Market offers delectable shopping options for the more budget conscious. If you like smart ethnic wear, the fabinidia variety, at less than half the rates, you can safely spend a few hours going through the variety of shops here. The tiny lanes are also dotted with shops for unstitched material where you can buy entire outfits altogether and give it to the owners itself for stitching since some of these shops double up as tailoring units. A good place to strike some enviable bargains since there are so many unbranded stores and especially if you are confident of your negotiation skills.