Shopping In Rajasthan

Take a Tour to Shopping In Rajasthan

Shopping is one of the most important part of any vacation. Every holidaymaker loves to engage himself or herself in shopping, so that they can take away some unique stuff, which will remind them of their memorable holiday.

Vacationers whosoever visits Rajasthan, never forgets to explore the various traditional bazaars or markets of the state. The colorful and royal state of Rajasthan is one of the hottest tourist destination of India and is a paradise for shopaholics.

Rajasthan has something for almost every kind of traveler, showcasing a vast range of arts and crafts, which are retreat to eyes and are ready to be picked. From vibrant Rajasthani Ghahgra-Choli to rural artifacts, you will have everything in these overstuffed bazaars of the state. Some of the most popular shopping destinations of Rajasthan are Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Sanganer, Pushkar etc.

Johori Bazaar, Jaipur: Located in old city of Jaipur, Johori bazaar is one of the most famed bazaar of the state. This traditional bazaar of Jaipur is known as jeweler's market and famous for precious, semi-precious and traditionally designed jewelry. This bazaar is an ideal place to purchase ornaments like necklaces, pendants, earrings, rings, bracelets and other pieces of jewelry, made of gold studded with precious stones like diamonds, emeralds, rubies and pearls are displayed in the shops to mesmerize the onlookers with their sheer beauty and glitter. Kundan Jewelry of this bazaar is famous all across the globe.

If you are not interested in jewelry shopping then you can opt for some other popular bazaars of “Pink City” namely

Nehru bazaar or Bapu Bazaar famous for Mojri Footwear, made up of soft camel leather and beautifully embroidered.

Kishanpol Bazaar, running parallel to Baba Harish Chandra Marg and Chaura Raasta is famous for textile and wooden furniture.

Tripolia Bazaar, lies between the Manak Chowk and Chhoti Chaupar is famous for ironware, brassware and carpets.

Sarafa Bazaar, Jodhpur: Similar to Jaipur, Jodhpur is also a famous hub for shopping in Rajasthan. Heralded as the “blue city of Rajasthan”, Jodhpur is famous as a home of handicrafts and antiques. This city is also centre for once popular jodhpuris (riding breeches), lacquered work embroidered leather mojaris (shoes), tie and dye fabric, painted wood work, jewellery, white metal articles, miniature painting, and badla (small copper utensils used to carry water) etc. all created by local artisans. One of the famous bazaar of Jodhpur city is Sarafa Bazaar. Shops of this bazaar mainly deals intricately designed silver jewelry, beads, bangles etc. Along with them, here you will get bandhani and lahariya saris, chiffon and silk saris etc.

Jodhpur also has some more famous markets such as Kapra bazaar and Khanda Falsa for tie and dye clothes.

Sojati Gate for souvenirs and gifts and also saris .

Tripolia Bazaar for local textiles and handicrafts

Lakhera Bazaar for lac bangles

Mojaris are to be found at Mochi Bazaar and Clock Tower area whereas durries are woven at Village Salawas, 18 km from city centre.

Kote Gate, Bikaner: Bikaner in Rajasthan is a shopper's delight. This desert city too has its share of colorful and overstuffed bazaars. Kote Gate, Bikaner is surely the largest shopping zone in the city dotted with numerous small and big shops. These shops of Bikaner displays typical Rajasthani jewelry, handcrafted items, lavishly embroided quilts, Camel Leather Goods like embroidered mojris(footwear), tie and dye saris, Chiffon and Georgette saris and colorful ghagras-cholis, bright paintings etc. Bikaner is also famous for its spicy snacks Bikaneri Bhujia and Bikaneri Rosogullas.

Bhatia Bazaar, Jaisalmer: Bhatia Bazaar of Jaiselmer is one of the famous market of Rajasthan. It is quite well known for its unique items. This bazaar covering a huge area of land is popular for its hand made puppets. It is also known for beautiful camel leather items with colored embroidered threads like jootis, belts, wallets, and low-back seating chairs. Other stuffs which are available in the shops of Bhatia bazaar are oil lamps, tapestry, shawls, carpets made from camel hair, silk and cotton textiles, tablecloths in mirror work, trinkets, finely cut antiques, carved wooden boxes and much more.

Other markets of Jaisalmer are Gandhi Darshan, Markets in the fort, Sadar Bazaar, Seema Gram, Pansari Bazaar, Sonaron Ka Bass Manak Chowk and Sunset Point etc.