Central Cottage Industries Emporium, New Delhi

Advantages: So much choice, so little hassle, good quality
Disadvantages: Not so much fun if you like to haggle

So, shoot me for being shallow but one of the best things about India is the shopping and the CCIE in Delhi is a fantastic place to start and finish a holiday in Northern India. Let me explain. If you are new to India go along to the CCIE and get an idea of the quality of product and typical prices. Then armed with this sort of info, you can go off to the little shops and street hawkers and have a fair idea of the prices you want to beat and the ...
...you trip, go back and buy all the stuff you fell in love with on your first visit and couldn't find after. The store is laid out over 5-6 levels. It has a fantastic range of products - from carvings and curios, through pictures, household (look out for the block printed cotton bedspreads), clothes, leather goods, and so much more. Bank on having an afternoon here and don't book anything for afterwards - it will take you longer than you think. ... Read review