Chor Bazaar In Old Delhi Is A Sunday Morning Flea Market Best For Thrifting

Have you ever visited a market which sells erstwhile pre-owned goods with healthy doses of nonchalance and pride? Well, if one visits Delhi, the amazement never ceases. Chor Bazaar is one such place where you can be surrounded by goods of every kind produced by virtually every manufacturer possible in the country (sometimes even outside!).

Located in the shopping hub of Old Delhi, just behind the historic Red Fort, near the Lajpat Rai Market, this flea market comes to life on Sunday mornings. A major reason for traffic jams in the congested area, the bazaar houses a wide range of goods. From designer outfits to electronic goods, practically everything under the sun is sold here!

A One Stop Shop

You can find everything from stylish suits and salwar kameezes to calculators, second-hand PCs, game consoles, half used body lotions, empty perfume bottles, aftershaves, partly scratched upholstery, photo frames, mobile phones and even hardware goods & kitchen appliances, the list just goes on!

For The Adventurous Soul

Nonetheless, don’t carry along any inhibitions. You’ll need to put all your bargaining skills to use here. Try them out at will and you won’t be disappointed. This market is not for the elite and the sophisticated. Though you can find foreign tourists and expats here, this spot is more for the adventurous and the experimental lot.

The best way to explore the market is on foot. Beware of pickpockets as this is, after all, the 'Chor Bazaar' which literally translates to the Thieves' Market. The place is quite easily accessible through road as well as the metro – Chandni Chowk being the closest stop. A visit to this infamous market is bemusing, sometimes at the cost of your dignity.

Delhi has a lot of bazaars, some of which are easily the best in the country but the Chor Bazaar falls in a different category. It’s something which is unconventional and idiosyncratic in its approach. Head out here for an adventurous Sunday!

Where | Chor Bazaar - Chandni Chowk, Behind Red Fort
Timings | 6 - 10 AM (Every Sunday)

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