The colourful markets of the region carry a vast and exciting range of handicrafts, with government-run state emporia offering a wide range of merchandise at fixed and reasonable rates. For the adventurous, there are the street stalls and bazaars where bargaining is a way of life.

The Shangri-La Hotel, New Delhi offers its own shopping arcade stocked with designer brands and a selection of shops that will suit the needs of the most demanding traveler.