5 secrets shopping destinations in India

Street shopping in India is not the narrow lanes of Sarojini Nagar in Delhi, nor the crowded Anjuna Market of Goa. These bazaars that even you might not know about are hidden and less famous. With fussy crowds and a splash of colours, unleash your bargaining skills and tap your inner shopaholic by exploring these five secret shopping destinations on your next visit to India.

New Market is located right besides the famous Victoria Memorial and Birla Planetarium. Just a minute walk from these prime tourist attractions, this place is teeming with beautiful accessories, clothes, shoes, bags, and makeup. Shopping heaven - that's what this humid paradise looks like, judging by its great price variety. The market is vast. There are guides which enable you to navigate the maze of shops.

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FC Road, or Fergusson College Road, is close to Symbiosis Pune and Kothrud and has emerged as the shopping street of this city. Students have emerged as one of the favourites for waiting for the best bargains on this narrow, one-way road filled with trendy accessories and clothing. With discounted shoes and bags, you need not worry about it spoiling your budget. Most of the shops source their goods from Mumbai and Delhi, so you get quality items at great prices.

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Commercial Street in Bangalore has defined street shopping with its rambunctiousness and clicking pictures at every nook and corner. Organized, yet not so different from typical street markets, the crowd here is pretty lively, and you would get decent stuff at pretty reasonable deals at these fashion items. There are local vendors selling gorgeous, Pinterest-inspired pieces of accessory too, at some stalls. After shopping out, you can indulge your taste buds with food from the myriad eateries that line the street-it's perfect for both fashion and flavour.

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No trip to Goa is ever complete without sourcing breezy maxi dresses, oversized shirts and fancy shorts. For chic cocktail dresses and chunky jewellery, the popular Arpora Saturday Market is just the place. Immersing you in the Goan spirit, with fantastic shoes, bags and leather accessories and great food and lively music around every corner, it is just one of those places in India for a great deal.

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It's one of Mumbai's ultimate flea markets where the footpaths are lined with trendy tops, kurtis, kaftans, and pants all inspired from Bollywood but sold at throwaway prices. The market also has great antique pieces and home décor items. Do not forget to bring your best bargaining skills and do not forget to drink lots of water while shopping. End your shopping by relaxing over a refreshing drink and some food at Leopold Café, an iconic one.

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