Shopping for Pleasure in the City of Lakes – Udaipur

Shopping in Udaipur is a significant stylish treat in itself, given the bright paths, wonderful specialties, astounding and beautiful knick-knacks one can see here. Head to one of these chirpy and florid bazaars in Udaipur to pick chic mojris, camel and cowhide stuff, silk produce and a lot more. Bet you didn’t know that this royal retreat is not just about palaces and luxury facilities. So what are you waiting for?

 

From Ahmedabad, it is hardly a matter of four hours and you reach Udaipur. Take an Ahmedabad to Udaipur taxi, or if you are more of an airplane person, then it’s just some two hours. Meanwhile, here’s a compact guide that will provide some insight into the best marketplaces that you can head off to while in Udaipur. Shopaholics, are you reading?

 

Bada Bazaar

 

Known as the main market of Udaipur, undoubtedly, the Bada Bazaar is a throbbing marketplace, continually buzzing and home to some of the best restaurants in Udaipur. Lodging a wide range of shops from huge showrooms to little khokhas, the Bada Bazaar gives an all new dimension to the term shopping. Get leather or camel-hide stuff like bags, wallets, footwear and, hey, that's only the tip of the iceberg! You can also find chunky trinkets, in silver and camel bone, both, or signature Rajasthani fabrics with Batik and Bandhini prints from this bazaar at eye-popping prices. Also remember to use your great bargaining skills here and bucket in tons of joys while buying curios. This place is also the apt spot to be at if you are seeking for some precious or exclusive shopping!

 

Haathi Pol

 

A vital shopping centre in Udaipur which exhibits a wide range of handicrafts of Rajasthan, Hathi Pol is one of the less frequented by tourists spots in Udaipur, but a highly popular spot amongst the locals. Do make it a point to get the renowned Rajasthani Miniature Paintings when you walk around this bazaar, for these are just plain gorgeous, and even better if bought for gifting purpose. The best way to shop at Hathi Pol is to stop your car at the City Palace complex and head to this spot walking.

 

Sadhna Emporium

 

The Sadhna Emporium in Udaipur is an artisan run venture and one of the biggest shopping places in Udaipur. It helps and motivates in promoting the overlooked handicrafts of the local artisans and moreover, contributes towards group advancement. So do not by any chance miss to bag in the fine cottons of Rajasthan from here, which are available in a myriad of tints and lend a helping hand in saving the handicrafts of this place from become obsolete in the future.

 

Rajasthali

 

If your Udaipur to Ahmedabad taxi is on time to pick you up from this city, back to your own, then in this dearth of time, head to Rajasthali for some quick shopping. A handicrafts emporium run by the Rajasthan Government, Rajasthali is an initiative taken to promote the cultural expressions and handiworks of the state of Rajasthan. Showcasing everything from fabrics to manikins and gems to footwear, Rajasthali is a decent place to find the varied shades of Rajasthan under one roof. Spare yourself the bother of bargaining, since it is a pretty pocket friendly spot to give solace to your craving for some last minute shopping.