Shopping in Udaipur
Udaipur – a city of Rajasthan with ample of palaces, lakes and temples which lit up every corner. Apart from these scenic spots, you will find the hues of colour wrapping the streets of Udaipur. Yes, we are talking about the lively markets of Udaipur. The markets of Udaipur provide the best shopping experience where you can get the best deals. The lake city has a myriad number of small shops, big showrooms, roadside stalls, shopping malls that offer you an extensive variety of products. Udaipur is famous for its history, culture and traditions which reflects in the shops, local markets and malls. Here you can shop to your heart’s desire and choose between the numerous ethnic and contemporary products that make your shopping an unforgettable experience.
Hathipole Market, Udaipur
One of the most famous markets visited by travellers in great numbers in Udaipur is the Hathipole Market. Shopping in Udaipur is colourful we said and this bazaar is a classic example with handicrafts of eyecatching colours and artwork depicting the traditional Rajasthani Phad and Pichwai paintings created by the artists of Rajasthan. Shopping in Udaipur, of course, includes their designer footwear commonly known as the juttis or mojadis. Hathipole market’s soul is juttis, traditional clothing and craft works of various colours. Travellers from all over the world land here for their beautiful fabrics like Leheriya and Bandhej available at reasonable prices. If you appreciate art, then make your way into the Hathipole market to take home an artwork reminiscent of your time in Udaipur.
Bada Bazaar, Udaipur
Rajasthani Jewellery needs no introduction. Shopping in Udaipur includes markets where you can buy authentic Rajasthani Jewellery collection. One such famous market is the Bada Bazaar famous Rajasthani Jewellery. This bazaar is also a one-stop-shop for footwear, silver and camel bone jewellery, Rajasthani Bandhani and Batik Sarees, camel leather bags. One of the many reasons why this bazaar sees lots of tourists is because of the reasonable prices of the goods sold here. You will come across many small and big shops scattered around Bada Bazaar offering you too many options for you.
Mochiwada Bazaar, Udaipur
Another part of the Bada Bazaar is the Mochiwada Bazaar located closer to the City Palace in Udaipur. This bazaar is undoubtedly one of the best places for Shopping in Udaipur for shoes and sandals. You can see good leather shoes handmade with colourful embroidery. The bazaar sells goods at such reasonable prices that you can resist buying these shoes.
Chetak Circle, Udaipur
Anything and everything Rajasthani is found in here at Chetak circle. Shopping in Udaipur is so vast that one could spend days to keep shopping all around the city. Chetak Circle is a market where you can get welcome cards, lanterns, famous Rajasthani puppets, traditional jewellery, designer stones and adornments boxes, earthenware, hand-crafted papers and anything Rajasthani. This market is a one-stop-shop for the tourists, especially for the famous colourful dancing puppets. Mandi Baza is a spice bazaar located close to the Chetak Circle.
Jagdish Temple Street, Udaipur
The Jagdish Temple in Udaipur is one of the famous Hindu temples and the street is known for its leather diaries and journals. Shopping in Udaipur is always buzzing and this street close to the City Palace is no exception. We suggest paying a visit to this street as soon as it opens to explore at your own pace. The market also sells multi-shaded woven artwork, painted wooden items, handcrafted postcards, wooden toys and hued lamps. Earthenware and metal products are also available.
Shilpgram, Udaipur
There are bazaars which are a one-stop-shop for everything Rajasthani but how about having everything Rajasthani displayed in a traditional village setup? That’s Shilpgram for you located close to Haval village. Shopping in Udaipur is not only colourful but an authentic experience on its own. Shilpgram would give you the opportunity to witness traditional Rajasthani village set up inside mud and wooden huts. Everything from leather products to Rajasthani food, the market offers everything including jewellery, handmade goods, footwear, terracotta craft and paintings. You can spend the whole day exploring the market at your own pace and indulge in yummy traditional Rajasthani cuisine. Another surprise element is an amphitheatre nearby where you can see folk dances and music performances taking place multiple times in a day.
Bapu Bazaar, Udaipur
Bapu Bazaar is another famous market for shopping in Udaipur. This bazaar is the best place in the city to purchase books, bags, clothes, electronic gadgets, crockery and khadi products. Street food tasted here will never disappoint you but will give you a taste you can never forget especially the “gol gappas.” We suggest our travellers visit the bazaar in the early hours to explore at their own pace.
Ghanta Ghar, Udaipur
Ghanta Ghar is also commonly known as Clock Tower with shops where you can purchase beautiful souvenirs and handicrafts. The turbans adorned by the local men of Rajasthan is widely sold here along with colourful tapestries and Hindu Gods and Goddesses. Shopping in Udaipur is never complete without savouring on the numerous local delicacies of Rajasthan in the markets of Udaipur.
Your Udaipur visit is incomplete if you haven’t gone shopping in Udaipur and bought some handmade local products of Rajasthan. Hat tip to keep in mind is to never shy away from a bargain conversation. Shop to your heart’s content and make your shopping in Udaipur an unforgettable adventure.