New Market @Old Market in Bhopal

5. New Market

Hands down, the Newmarket is the best shopping stop in Bhopal. It has an array of showrooms, eateries, bakeries, and bookstores to cater all your needs. Take your time in exploring this place with your friends or family. If you had a bad day, just head over to the market road for some retail therapy. You can also get an excellent range of Bhopali 'Batuas' with bead detailing in many shops here.

Best Known For
The famous beadwork Batuas. Look for different motifs and designs to suit your preference.

Timing
10 AM to 10 PM

Tips
Don't miss out on the food break at Hakeem for the original Mughlai taste.

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6. Sarafa Bazaar

Sarafa Bazaar offers beautifully crafted ornaments in the day and transforms into a night street 8 PM onwards. It indeed gives the best of both worlds. Initially, Sarafa Bazaar is famous for the jewellery and artefact shop, offering a wide range of accessories from Kundan neck pieces to peacock-shaped toe rings. After shopping, you can explore the delicacies of the food street till after midnight. The specialities including Kachori, Chaats, Gajak, Chole-Tikiya, Jalebi-Rabdi, and Kulfi Falooda are just some of the name in the list.

Best Known For
Delicate designed gold and silver ornaments

Timing
10 AM to 8 PM for Jewellery shopping
8 PM to 2 AM for a foodie delight

Tips
The roads are narrow, and the market has no parking. You can park your vehicle near any of the entry gates. Be careful of the dogs that roam.

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Bhopal has something for everyone. It treats its visitors with a warm embrace and pampers them with multiple shopping options. Owing to the rich history of the city, the food displays the grandeur of Mughal and the liveliness of Malwa. If you want your next trip to be vibrant, easy on your pockets and pleasing to your taste buds, do visit Bhopal soon.