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Dilli
Haat - Shoppers' Paradise!
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There is no
debating the fact that Shopping is fun in any part of the world. However,
most shoppers would agree that shopping in Delhi is incomplete without a
trip to Dilli Haat - rightly known as a
"Shoppers' Paradise".
Situated in
the heart of South Delhi, on what was earlier considered as wasteland,
Dilli Haat (Hastshilpi) is a perfect blend of culture, handicrafts and
cuisines from different parts of India. All this coupled with green, open
surroundings make a perfect ambience for shopping to your heart's
content.
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Visitors
are allowed entry on purchasing an Entry Ticket available in
two categories - Adult and Child. On stepping inside, you feel like you
have entered a haat (mela) with hut like structures made of brick. Each
hut gives you a feel of a state of India. There is so much available that
it is recommended to take plenty of time off, before you decide to visit Dilli Haat!
Price bargaining doesn't really work here but when has that stopped us
from trying!
What's
Available in Dilli Haat (Delhi Haat)?
Anything
and everything that you can think of!
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Handicraft
items from various states of India like Wooden
figurines, terracotta wall hangings, masks, colorful
mirror work door & wall hangings, Rajasthani cloth
toys, Madhubani paintings from Bihar, clay pots,
tie & dye work, ceramic utensils, paper mashe items etc.
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Furnishings like embroidered Bed Sheets, Bed covers, beautiful
Carpets, Wooden and Cane furniture (rocking chair), lamps and lamp shades
etc.
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Clothes & Jewelry Cotton Kurtas, long skirts, Zardozi work, silk
saris and scarfs, Paschmina Shawls from Kashmir, Mysore silk sarees, South
cotton, beaded & silver earrings, bracelets, belts, junk jewellery etc.
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Other items include
Incense sticks (agarbattis), bags, brass decorative items, bangles
and more. If you feel you can't
shop anymore and need a breather, relax - there's lots more for
you - look around and you will find numerous food stalls from
various states of India.
This is a
Food Court of sorts - there is a lot of choice here too!
Authentic delicacies from Kerala, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Goa, West
Bengal, Punjab, UP, Rajasthan, and of course Delhi. From Fish fries to
Chole Bhature, Dosas, Chowmein, Momos and the very popular Fruit Beer!
Very close to the entrance
is a Souvenir Shop from where you can pick out some amazing
gift items like rajasthani wall hangings, greeting cards etc. As
night falls, Dilli Haat is lit up with numerous lights and has a
life of its own! If
you happen to visit Delhi, make sure to check out Dilli Haat!
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