Location : Karol Bagh, Central Delhi
Famous For : Bridal wear, jewelry, electronics, street food
Market Timings : 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Closed Mondays)
Nearest Metro Station : Karol Bagh (Blue Line)
Best Time to Visit : The Festive season is best, especially Diwali & the wedding season
History of Karol Bagh Market
- Established during the pre-independence era, Karol Bagh quickly became a trading hub for Punjabi settlers after Partition.
- Famous for traditional jewelry stores and old Delhi-style eateries.
- Over the decades, it evolved into a modern shopping district, blending heritage with new-age fashion.
Interesting Facts & Myths
- Did you know?Why Visit Karol Bagh
- Bridal & Ethnic Wear: Bridal lehengas, sarees, sherwanis, and wedding jewelry.
- Jewelry Shopping: Famous for gold, silver & imitation jewelry.
- Electronics Hub: Gaffar Market, located inside the Karol Bagh Market, is most popular for electronic items like gadgets & accessories.
- Fashion & Footwear: Branded showrooms & affordable local shops.
- Street Food: Iconic eateries serving chaat, chole bhature, and kulfi.
How to Reach?
- By Metro Train: Take a ticket to Karol Bagh Metro Station (Blue Line) because it is the nearest metro station to this Market.
- By Bus: Well-connected by DTC buses across Delhi.
- By Car/Auto: Parking is available, but traffic is heavy in the evenings.
Hotels Near Karol Bagh
- Luxury: The Metropolitan Hotel, Radisson Blu Marina
- Mid-range: Crest Inn, Suncourt Hotel
- Budget: OYO Rooms, Zostel Delhi
Best Time to Visit
- Market Timings: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Closed on Mondays
- Best Time: Evening shopping, festive & wedding season for the best collections
Travel Tips
Here are some tips for the visitor at Karol Bagh:
What to Buy?
- Bridal lehengas & sarees
- Gold & imitation jewelry
- Gadgets & accessories at Gaffar Market
- Shoes, handbags & cosmetics
- Ayurvedic products & beauty items
You may also like to know about: Connaught Place Market in Delhi
Famous Street Food in Karol Bagh
- Roshan Di Kulfi – Famous for kulfi falooda & chole bhature
- Ganesh Restaurant – Fried fish & tikkas
- Prem Dhaba – North Indian meals
- Street stalls serving momos, chaats & parathas
