Karol Bagh is a mixed residential/commercial neighbourhood in West-Central Delhi. Commercial activity ranges from retail and wholesale activity (broadly along two lines - Showrooms and Shop Culture) and Manufacturing. Karol Bagh is also the centre of several low and medium budget hotels providing accommodations to foreign as well as Indian Tourists.
A place, which is synonymous with the rich history of Delhi, the Karol Bagh Market, Delhi is more than just a market place to most of the residents of Delhi. Located in the heart of the capital, in one of residential areas of the city, the Karol Bagh Market, Delhi is the perfect place to go souvenir hunting while on a tour to Delhi.
The history of Karol Bagh Market, Delhi dates back to as early as the partition of India, when many of the area’s present population arrived in the city as refugees from Pakistan. Many of these refugees were traders by profession, a profession which they continued even after their exodus to Delhi.
A shopper’s paradise, the Karol Bagh Market, Delhi is famous for selling some of the famous artifacts of Delhi, which includes almost everything from spices to jewelry as well as clothes fit for a bridal trousseau.
A walk through Karol Bagh market is an unforgettable experience. It's a journey into history, traditional treasure house which mirrors the very best of Indian craftsmen. What makes the shopping unique is that the visitor has the options of walking in modern air-conditioned stores or through narrow alleys to traditional shops where often the artisan himself presents his work and also explains the intricacies of his craftsmanship.