Going to New Delhi - Any suggestions?

Sauron · #1 September 22, 2007, 08:19 AM

I have seen many advice-seeking threads in this forum in the past and has always been amazed by the variety and efficacy of advice coming from different people. Hoping for some good ones here.

I need to go to New Delhi for a few days (work related). Spousal permission was available only after promising some Desi apparel shopping. Any suggestion on what the best places for shopping around New Delhi are? I'll probably not have more than a few hours for shopping, so efficiency and availability of variety is important. To be precise, I'll be staying in the Noida area ... south-east outskirts of ND.

Also, any other relevant suggestion would be appreciated.

Miraz · #2 September 22, 2007, 08:29 AM

I am sure you will like Khan Market and it's not far from Noida.

Here's the map

Sohel · #3 September 22, 2007, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Sauron
I have seen many advice-seeking threads in this forum in the past and has always been amazed by the variety and efficacy of advice coming from different people. Hoping for some good ones here.

I need to go to New Delhi for a few days (work related). Spousal permission was available only after promising some Desi apparel shopping. Any suggestion on what the best places for shopping around New Delhi are? I'll probably not have more than a few hours for shopping, so efficiency and availability of variety is important. To be precise, I'll be staying in the Noida area ... south-east outskirts of ND.

Also, any other relevant suggestion would be appreciated.

Gurgaon has good shopping malls ... I like walking around aimlessly and exploring the old Delhi myself ... outstanding architecture and food ... have fun ...

ialbd · #4 September 22, 2007, 08:54 AM

delhi ka laddu maybe.....

Puck · #5 September 22, 2007, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ialbd
delhi ka laddu maybe.....

you stole the words right out of my mouth!

Puck · #6 September 22, 2007, 09:25 AM

Puck · #7 September 22, 2007, 09:26 AM

Sauron · #8 September 22, 2007, 09:31 AM

Khan Market & Gurgaon ... thanks for the two good suggestions so far.

Miraz / Sohel,

These two places are more like Gausia Market or more like Eastern Plaza ... just trying to get some bearing in case I need to choose one due to lack of time.

Miraz · #9 September 22, 2007, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Sauron
Khan Market & Gurgaon ... thanks for the two good suggestions so far.

Miraz / Sohel,

These two places are more like Gausia Market or more like Eastern Plaza ... just trying to get some bearing in case I need to choose one due to lack of time.

Probably a blend of both.

Here's a video on Khan Market for you.

Miraz · #10 September 22, 2007, 09:46 AM

Khan Market is a bit expensive but you will find exclusive items. We liked it during our visit back in 2004.

If you want a number of choices, the following website will be useful.

New Delhi City Guide

Omio · #11 September 22, 2007, 09:52 AM

দিল্লি পুলিশ হইল ১ নাম্বার হারামি,
একটু সাবধানে থাকবেন।

Sohel · #12 September 22, 2007, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Sauron
These two places are more like Gausia Market or more like Eastern Plaza ... just trying to get some bearing in case I need to choose one due to lack of time.

Eastern Plaza definitely. Here's a list of malls in Gurgaon (I have familiy in Delhi now living in Gurgaon BTW): -

1. DLF City Centre
2. DLF Grand Mall
3. DLF Mega Mall
4. DLF Star Mall
5. Galaxy Mall
6. MGF Mega City Mall
7. MGF Metropolitan Mall
8. Sahara Mall
9. The Plaza
10. Gold Souk
11. OMAXE Plaza

Here's a couple of thumbnails ... click to enlarge

Gurgaon

Metropolitan Mall

layperson · #13 September 22, 2007, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Omio
দিল্লি পুলিশ হইল ১ নাম্বার হারামি,
একটু সাবধানে থাকবেন।

Poor chap must have had a terrible incident while visiting Delhi. Omio share koro tomar story with the police.

Alien · #14 September 23, 2007, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Omio
দিল্লি পুলিশ হইল ১ নাম্বার হারামি,
একটু সাবধানে থাকবেন।

ROFLMAO

What have they done to you? lol

Nocturnal · #15 September 23, 2007, 05:05 AM

don't miss Karim's Hotel at Jame Masjid area in old delhi...after iftar I mean

Bengaliprince176 · #16 September 23, 2007, 12:05 PM

sauron bruv when exactly are u goin?? u shud definitely try out the red fort if u can, and also if u go during the Durga Pujas for the Bengali community ull have a lot of fun, i have bin a couple of times and its good fun, and nice food!!

Sauron · #17 September 24, 2007, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Bengaliprince176
sauron bruv when exactly are u goin?? u shud definitely try out the red fort if u can, and also if u go during the Durga Pujas for the Bengali community ull have a lot of fun, i have bin a couple of times and its good fun, and nice food!!

Going in a couple of weeks. I will definitely remember about Red Fort.

Sohel,
Gurgaon looks to be a gold mine for shoppers

Thanks for the pointer.

Miraz,
Khan Market looks nice ... I am especially gonna check out the Hookka joint

Thanks for the great suggestion, and for the city guide link.

Omio,
I will go with the assumption that Delhi Police is no different from DMP ... that ought to keep me safe. But like others, I am curious - what happened??