6 Best Shopping Spots In Indore To Treat The Shopaholic In You

The commercial capital of Madhya Pradesh, Indore is definitely letting the world know more and more about it. The metropolitan, also referred as mini Mumbai, is known for its age-old markets and well-established industrial area, selling everything from cloth pieces, local handicrafts, modern clothes, jewellery and leather items and many more hidden gems. To ease you with the treasure hunt, here’s a list of the favourite local bazaars, for all you shopaholics, letting you know all they have to offer!

1. Sarafa Bazar

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Sarfa Bazaar is where you should be looking to lay your hands on jewellery of all kinds. Be it handcrafted or machine produced, ancient or modern, real gems and metal or artificial alloys, you’ll find that Sarafa Bazar is the answer to all your wedding or function jewellery needs. And the best part - post 9 PM, after all the jewellery shops are shut, the entire street comes alive with street food vendors serving delish chaat, kachoris, samosas, pav bhaji and whatnot. For all the foodies and shopaholics out there, this is a definite must-visit!

Where | Sarafa Bazar - Annapurna Road

2. MT Cloth Market

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This market is pretty ancient but relays the real charm and beauty of the city. Also known as Maharaja Tukojirao Holke, this almost-historic bazaar was first established during the Holkars reign and continues to hold remnants of its allure. Known for its eye-catching Zari work, handloom cloth pieces, and not to forget, the traditional Chanderi and Maheshwari sarees, MT Cloth Market is a definite shopping paradise for all the ladies. If you’re looking to shop for exquisite and select items,  head on over here to splurge!

Where | MT Cloth Market - Shekhawat Market

3. Tibetan Market

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If woollen cloth shopping is on the agenda for those cold winter nights in Indore, then you have to visit the Tibetan Market. This is a seasonal market that comes to life with bustling shoppers during the winters, with Tibetan vendors selling their beautifully handcrafted woollen clothes and items at affordable prices. From woollen sweaters to mittens, gloves, leather jackets to rugs, carpets, and even silver Tibetan jewellery there’s something for everyone here. So don’t forget to drop by here to make those dreaded cold months a little bit more bearable!

Where | Tibetan Market - Nai Duniya, Hemson Colony

4. Khajuri Bazar

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This market caters to all the students and bibliophiles in the city. Selling a wide variety of books and stationery, Khajuri Bazar is considered to be the best local market in Indore, selling all sorts of school and college books, varying genre of novels, comics, magazines, art and crafts, stationery items and the likes. With several wholesale shops lined with notebooks and second-hand novels at incredible rates, this place is a must-visit spot for all your pre-semester shopping.  So, make sure to stock up on all your pens and books from here!

Where | Khajuri Bazar - Khajuri Bazaar

5. Topkhana Market

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Topkhana Market is a one-for-all kind of bazaar that sells almost everything under the sun. If you want to shop for some decorative terracotta pieces for your home or some nice funky jewellery or even dress materials at wholesale rates and quantities, this is definitely the place for you! This versatile market is the perfect answer to all your necessities and fancies, as well as a great place to pick up souvenirs for the family if you’re visiting the city, ‘cause who can say no to those beautiful terracotta handicrafts?!

Where | Topkhana Market - MG Road, Opp. Indore Press Club, Khatipura

6. Kothari Market

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This unique market is a one-stop-shop for all your unique necessities that you won’t think you needed until you came across these shops. The market offers readymade clothes, cosmetic shops, footwear, electronic appliances, toys, sarees and fabric shops, all of which cater to adults and children alike. Apart from catering to the shopaholic souls, this market also satisfied the foodies, as it has stalls that sell scrummy chat, pani puri, pav bhaji, bhel puri and the complete works. We’ll see you there then, won’t we?  

Where | Kothari Market - MG Road

Here’s our list of unique markets to visit for almost anything and everything, so take your pick and get ready to get lost in shopaholic paradise!