Karol Bagh

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Location: Central Delhi

Karol Bagh is located in the heart of the pulsating city , New Delhi. This is one of the oldest shopping areas of the city. It’s central location and proximity to the major places and monuments of the city makes it a visitor’s delight. This place is mainly famous for it’s shopping complex.

Shopping at Karol Bagh

A walk through Karol Bagh market is an unforgettable experience. It’s a journey into history, traditional treasure house which mirrors the very best of Indian craftsmen. What makes the shopping even more unique is that the visitor has the options of walking in modern air-conditioned stores or through narrow alleys to traditional shops where often the artisan himself presents his work and also explains the intricacies of his craftsmanship.

Indian Jewellery

The variety of Indian jewellery is mind boggling. From intricately set necklaces in an array of precious stones to inlaid gold anklets to simple silver bangles, India has it all. Jewellery exists in almost everywhere in India as gold is considered the purest form of wealth in Indian society. Ornaments of gold and precious stones have been used from ancient times to decorate gods and goddesses, maharajas and maharanis, and to add sparkle to the religious rituals and ceremonies.

Karol Bagh is best known for it’s jewellery

Delhi’s gold and silver smiths are the most famous in the country and in fact, an entire street in old Delhi is still called the ’silver street’. Besides gold and silver, Delhi offers a variety of precious gems - rubies, emeralds, sapphires and a number of semi-precious stones like cornelian, lapis lazuli, and garnets. Karol Bagh has the maximum number of jewellery shops in Delhi.

Therefore, Delhi’s traditional jewellery street is worth a visit. Here, in shops located in narrow lane, visitors will be able to witness craftsmen at work and see designs that are still worn by traditional Indian women. What makes the jewellery from here special is not only the quality of the metal or stone rather the fine workmanship available only in this part of the world!

Other shopping options at Karol Bagh

Shoppers in Karol Bagh have either the option of picking up fabrics from the rich array of cotton, silks, woolens or synthetics, or buying readymade garments in the trendiest of the world of fashions. Be it traditional Indian Saree or an evening dress, the bargains are unbelievable.

Other shopping bargains at Karol Bagh include furniture and furnishings, carpets and dhurries, spices and tea and a wide range of fashion accessories.

Accessibility:

• 2 km from New Delhi Railway Station
• Distance between ISBT and Karol Bagh is 9 km. (approx.)

Areas Under Karol Bagh:

• Jhandewalan Extension
• Anand Parvat

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