Introduction :
Is it possible that you came to visit Rajasthan’s capital Jaipur and did not do any shopping? Jaipur city is famous for old forts, palaces, royal grandeur, Rajasthani food and also for Jaipuri shopping. Here you can buy goods from around the world as well as Jaipuri handicraft items, bedsheets with Sanganeri prints, sarees etc. Apart from this, you can also see Jaipuri shoes, Rajasthani jewelry, clothes etc. The items available in Jaipur are called Jaipuri items which are bought in the country and abroad as well. Tourists from the country and abroad come here to visit and do shopping. There are many places for shopping in Jaipur like Johari Bazaar, Kishanpole Bazaar, Khajane Walon Ka Rasta, Nahargarh Road, Purohit Ji Katla, Haldiyon Ka Rasta, World Trade Park, Triton Mall, Gaurav Tower, Pink Square Mall, Chor Rasta, Mansarovar Plaza, etc. from where you can buy clothes, jewelry, branded clothes, home goods, wedding items, bridal lehenga, groom’s sherwani, puja items, bangles, jhumar, furniture, etc. You can easily get the cheapest to the most expensive items in the markets of Jaipur city.
1.Purohit ji ka kattla :
Purohit Ji Ka Katla is a famous and ancient market in Jaipur. There are many traditional shops in this Katla which have been present here for a long time. This Katla looks small but in reality it is as big from inside. There are small lanes here and small shops in those lanes. Be it the wedding season or festival, the maximum crowd is seen here. Most of the vendors of the shops here sell wholesale goods. You can find all kinds of goods here like those related to worship, plastic goods or makeup, stationery items or kitchen, all kinds of goods are easily available. Bridal lehenga and other lehengas are also available in Purohit Ji Ka Katla. Most of the shopping is done here during the wedding season and Diwali. Brides from the nearby districts of Jaipur also come here to buy lehenga. The special thing about this Katla is that you can easily find the latest design lehenga here at the lowest price. Apart from this, you can easily find traditional toys made by Jaipuri artisans as well as toys of the latest designs here. Many small shopkeepers also come here to buy goods for their shops.
2. Johri bazar :
Although Jaipur city is known for its pink city and its historical forts and palaces, shopping in Jaipur city is also a different kind of fun. There are many markets in this city from where you can buy clothes, jewelry, handicraft items, shoes etc. Among the markets of Jaipur, the name of Johri Bazar is also very popular, Johri Bazar is derived from the word jeweler. This market located near Hawa Mahal in Jaipur is most popular for its artwork, sculptures and jewelry. This market is said to be the oldest in Jaipur city. The jewelry available in this market is so beautiful that anyone would feel like buying it. Import-export of jewelry made of gold, diamond, ruby, silver and emerald etc. is seen here. Apart from this, jewelry made of Kundan is made very carefully here. You will also find many artisans in the streets here who make these jewelry themselves. Apart from this, you can also see Bandhani saree, suit, Rajasthani mojari, juttis, lehenga etc. here.
3. Sanganeri Market :
Sanganeri market is located in the northern district of Jaipur city, the capital of Rajasthan, and is famous for its Sanganeri prints, block prints and beautifully made papers. Sanganeri prints of Jaipur are imported and exported in India and abroad. Block prints are made by the artisans with great precision. Along with this, there are many paper industries here to make handmade papers. The history of Sanganeri prints is about 500 years old. Sanganeri prints are mainly done on white and light prints. Here you can also buy bandhani sarees, suits, block prints on bed sheets, suits, quilt covers, pillow covers, etc. Sanganeri and block prints available in Jaipur are the first to be liked by the customers. Their prints often include traditional prints like elephant, horse, palanquin, baraat, royal palace, flowers, etc. The specialty of this market is that you can get the best clothes at the lowest prices here. The prints here are liked a lot by the tourists. If you want to gift someone a royal and expensive looking Rajasthani item then you must visit Sanganeri market. You can also go here for starting a small business or startup.This market is also known for one special thing, a Jain temple is situated at some distance from this market. This Jain temple is very ancient. Many people come to this temple from far away places. This temple is very beautiful and grand.
4. Chandpole Bazar :
The market of Jaipur city starts from Chandpole market. Before entering this market, there is a big gate which is known as Chandpole Gate. Along with the entrance of the gate, there is a very ancient temple of Hanuman ji which is considered very revered and it is known as Shri Chandpole Hanuman Temple. In this market, you will also get to see the image of Jaipur’s pink city. There are walls made of pink color on both sides of the market which will give you proof of pink Jaipur.
This market is known for its handmade marble statues. Here in many shops, you will get to see statues made of marble which will look very beautiful and attractive. Apart from this, you will get statues made of stone, wooden paintings, clothes, jewelry, spices, pooja items, lights, everything. There are shops on both sides of the road where you can easily get all these things. Although there is always a crowd here, but the maximum crowd is seen here on any festival or event. There are footpaths on both sides of the road from where one can roam around the market even by walking. Along with this, there are many facilities like e-rickshaw, auto etc. through which you can roam around this market as well as the markets around it. Chandpole market is said to be the oldest and most popular market of Jaipur city. Foreign tourists can easily be seen here.
5. Nahargarh Road Market :
This market is situated on Nahar Gard Road in the city of Jaipur and is very big and famous. The road of this market leads directly to the hills and palaces of Nahar Gard, hence this place is known as Nahar Gard Road Market. This market is situated ahead of Chandpole Bazaar and before Purohit Ji katla. Both wholesale and retail goods are available here. Bridal jewellery, makeup items, bangles, etc. are also easily available here. Apart from this, Kundan jewellery, makeup kits, home decoration items, artificial flowers, plants, doormats, bangles, toys, kitchen items, plastic utensils, etc. are also available. For Laddu Gopal’s costumes, there is a big shop of Chandni Collection here where you can easily get Laddu Gopal related costumes, jewellery, makeup items. Apart from this, you can also get festival related decoration and handicrafts items at good prices.
In this market you can find many shops of Kundan, Silver Jewellery as well as American Diamond Jewellery. Here you will find a famous shop of S S Collection where you can get kitchen related items, gift items, kids toys, decoration items, plastic bottles, dustbins, home doormats, plant pots all at good prices. The market of Hardgard Road is a very famous market. Here you can easily buy items for the shop also. For bangles, you can see good and latest designs at Manyata Bangles, the prices here are also very low. Be it a wedding, an event or a festival, you can easily shop at Nahargarh Road Market. This market is less crowded as compared to other markets but the products available here are of the best and good quality. This market can be visited on foot or by e-rickshaw. This market is so large in length and there are so many shops here that you can easily do your shopping by roaming around on foot.
This pink city is known for its history, beauty, palaces, tourist places, etc. and on the other hand, this city is also known for its markets where you can easily find both Indian and foreign goods. In a metropolis like Jaipur, you will find many such markets from where you can get the real touch of Rajasthan, whether it is food or clothes or Rajasthani jewellery. Apart from these markets, there are many other markets in Jaipur from where you can complete your shopping like Kishanpole Bazaar, Bapu Bazaar, Haldiyon Ka Rasta, Lalji Sand Ka Rasta, Khajane Walon Ka Rasta etc. From here also you can buy everything from small household items to all the items for weddings, worships, big events, clothes, jewellery, gifts, etc. Now whenever you have to buy things for your home or for wedding shopping, do not forget to visit these markets of Jaipur.