Tourist Guide to the Best Shopping Markets in Jaipur
Famously known as the Pink city of India, Jaipur’s rich history and heritage is an extraordinary blend of royalty and art. However, one thing that makes Jaipur stand out from all tourist destinations is its enormous markets that are spread out all over the city, making every shopper’s dream come true.
Jaipur is known for a variety of things - royal palaces and forts, breathtakingly exquisite hilltops, vibrant culture, stunning tourist destinations, intricately designed jewelry, Jaipuri clothes, and colorful handicraft items. At the Jaipuri markets, you will find almost every Rajasthani product imaginable, including Jaipuri print bed sheets and quilts, home décor items, Jaipuri suits, and jootiyan (mojri) - everything at the most reasonable prices.
If you are fond of colorful art, you will be awestruck by the Rajasthani motifs, meenakari, and kundan work, and the Jaipur bazaars will offer you the best traditional attires in the country. If you are planning to visit India soon, do not miss out on the lovely Jaipur markets, and while you are there, get some traditional souvenirs and snacks for all your loved ones!
Johari Bazaar (For Traditional Jewelry)
The rich heritage of Jaipur is clear through its glittering jewelry markets, where visitors will be met by a huge variety of traditional ornaments, jadao jewelry, wedding and imitation jewelry, and ornaments fitted with precious gems! Johari Bazaar is also known for its famous tie-and-dye fabrics, Jaipuri quilts, and leheriya sarees. One of the oldest shopping places in Jaipur, the intricate craftsmanship and beauty of handmade jewelry is guaranteed to leave all visitors in awe.
- What is it known for - Johari Bazaar is known for its jewelry with precious stones, handmade handicrafts, art pieces, furniture.
- What are the open hours - Open every day, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM
- Where is it situated - Johari Bazar Rd in Chuwapimpara Jaipur, 302021
- How to reach there - The nearest metro station is Chandpole Metro Station, from where it is a 16 min walk.
- What are the best restaurants there - Laxmi Mishthan Bhandar, Ramdev Restaurant, Kabul Chicken Sajji, Shri Shyaam Chaat Bhandar
Tripolia Bazaar (for a variety of Bangles)
Known for the beautiful assortment of different jewelry types, one thing that is bound to steal your heart in Tripolia Bazaar is its glittering and colorful bangles! Yet again one of the oldest and busiest markets in Jaipur, here you will also be stunned by the huge diversity of traditional brassware, ironware, designer rugs, carpets, tie and dye textiles, utensils, and traditional furniture. Located in the heart of the city, the famous Bandini tie and dye fabrics embedded with beautiful embroideries are going to steal your heart!
- What is it known for - Colorful jewelry and bangles, handlooms.
- What are the open hours - Open every day except for Sunday, from 10 A.M. to 11:00 PM.
- Where is it situated - Kanwar Nagar in Jaipur.
- How to reach there - The nearest metro station is Chandpole Metro Station
- What are the best restaurants there - Midtown Multicuisine Restaurant, Agarwal restaurant.
Chandpole Bazaar (for stunning handicrafts and sculptures)
A traditional bazaar in Jaipur, at Chandpole Bazaar creativity comes to life with the intricate handicrafts made out of marble and other handloom items. The exquisite handicrafts, marble sculptures, wood and stone artifacts, carpets and rugs, shoes and turbans, furniture, and art pieces are a treasure for every art lover, and the stunning mangtikas, jhumkas, and anklets in striking designs is a to-be bride’s shopping paradise.
While you are there, do not forget to visit the Khajane Walo ka Rasta and Silvaton ka Mohalla - filled with traditional and striking marble sculptures and finished with vibrant hues and designs, Chandpole Bazaar is the ultimate shopping haven when you visit Jaipur!
- What is it known for - Stunning handicrafts, marble sculptures with vibrant hues and designs.
- What are the open hours - Open every day, from 11 A.M. to 11:00 PM.
- Where is it situated - Topkhana Desh in Jhotwara, Jaipur.
- How to reach there - The nearest metro station is Chandpole Metro Station
- What are the best restaurants there - Muhammadi Hotel, Bagra Pavitra Bhojanalaya, Om Rabri Bhandar.
Kishanpole Bazaar (For textiles and wooden sculptures)
If you are looking for some high-quality textile pieces at reasonable prices, Kishanpole Bazaar is your place to be! Famous throughout the city and loved by locals and tourists alike, if you have come to Jaipur on a trip, do not forget to stop at Kishanpole Bazaar and shop for some wonderful souvenirs to carry back home to your loved ones!
The colorful wood carvings of animals like elephants, camels, and birds, are some of the first things that come to mind when one is asked to think of traditional Rajasthani designs, the puppets and jewelry boxes available here have been made out of remarkable craftsmanship!
- What is it known for - Traditional wood carvings, sculptures, textiles, antique ornaments, mojri footwear, decorative items, and Rajasthani fabric.
- What are the open hours - Open every day, from 11 A.M. to 9:00 PM.
- Where is it situated - Kishanpole Bazar Road
- How to reach there - The nearest metro station is Chandpole Metro Station
- What are the best restaurants there - Sartaj Hotel, Karan Restaurant, Ravi Restaurant.
Nehru Bazaar (For traditional footwear)
If you are a lover of beautiful shoes, then Nehru Bazaar is your dream come true! Lane after lane you will find shops filled with traditional footwear, known as jootis, in a vast array of colors and designs. Nehru Bazaar is the best place for shopping in Jaipur if you love to collect shoes - come here to find wonderful traditional jootis or mojris with exclusive designs and affordable prices. There is more to this shopping market - here you will come across stunning clothes and textiles as well. Make sure that you have your bargain skills polished!
- What is it known for - Traditional jootis, mojris, textiles, and clothes.
- What are the open hours - Open every day, from 10 A.M. to 11:00 PM.
- Where is it situated - Film Colony in Jaipur, 302007
- How to reach there - The nearest metro station is Vivek Vihar Metro Station
- What are the best restaurants there - Mohan Restaurant, Mahaveer Dhaba
Sireh Deori Bazaar (For affordable street shopping)
If you have looked at the famous leather shoes of Jaipur and immediately added it to your to-buy list, then you need to visit the Sireh Deori Bazaar and get your hands on some of the best camel leather products in the city. And if you get tired in your shopping spree, you can simply binge on the multitude of mouthwatering Rajasthani snacks available here!
Located right opposite the famous Hawa Mahal, at the Sireh Deori Bazaar, you will also find a huge collection of home decor items, such as quilts, blankets, cushions, and bedspreads crafted with traditional Jaipuri designs and motifs.
- What is it known for - Traditional leather shoes, home decor items, Rajasthani snacks.
- What are the open hours - Open every day, from 10 A.M. to 11:00 PM.
- Where is it situated - Opposite to Hawa Mahal, Jaipur, 302002
- How to reach there - The nearest metro station is Chandpole Metro Station
- What are the best restaurants there - Place Cafe Restaurant, Tattoo cafe, and Lounge.
Bapu Bazaar (For every kind of Jaipuri item)
If you have started to make your list of shopping places in Jaipur, you must have already added Bapu Bazaar to it. If not we will tell you why - at Bapu Bazaar, you will be met with the ultimate choice of products that go as low as INR 50!
Here you can shop for traditional Rajasthani print textiles, mojris, churan (digestive powder), suparis (mouth fresheners), Rajasthani snacks, camel leather products, perfumes, and almost everything that is Jaipuri! The ultimate wholesale place in Jaipur, Bapu Bazaar stands out for its huge variety of clothes and textiles at low prices. While you enjoy the novelty of street shopping in Rajasthan, the great location of Bapu Bazaar will give you a view of the pink side of the City!
- What is it known for - Traditional leather shoes, textiles, home decor items, Rajasthani snacks.
- What are the open hours - Open every day, from 11 A.M. to 10:00 PM.
- Where is it situated - Jaipur 302007
- How to reach there - The nearest metro station is Chandpole Metro Station
- What are the best restaurants there - Valentine Cafe, KR Restaurant, Samrat Restaurant, Falahaar, Laxmi Mishthan Bhandar.
The huge and beautiful shopping destinations of Jaipur are unique to the place, making it the ultimate shopping capital of Rajasthan! If you are planning a trip to India, do not forget to visit the Bazaars of Jaipur and shop to your heart’s content.
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