For the best shopping experience, Agra has some amazing markets to offer. Kinari Bazaar, Sadar Bazaar, Raja Ki Mandi Bazaar, and Sanjay Place Market are among the best shopping destinations in the city. Listed below are the best shopping spots in Agra. These places have excellent quality merchandise at reasonable prices. Read on to learn more about each of them. Then, decide where you want to spend the rest of your day.
Kinari Bazaar
The famous market of Agra is the Kinari Bazaar, located just behind the 17th century Jama Masjid. You can find a variety of goods here, from handicrafts to marble, rugs, and leather. Be sure to bargain when buying products in this market, as prices here are often significantly lower than in other parts of Agra. But, the shopping experience is definitely worth it.
The Kinari bazaar is today specially famous for jewellery, Agra’s all famous brands in jewellery trade do have a shop in Kinari bazaar, Seth gali an extension of Kinari bazaar is famous for the sweet meat shops, the street food vends are also a happening place in Kinari bazaar. A section of Kinari bazaar since time immemorial has been known for the spice trade if you want to explore this old spice market don’t forget to cover your nose as stench of red chillies will make you cough.Lahore gali of Kinari bazaar is famous as wholesale market of household goods/Rakhis/plastic items etc.
Sadar Bazaar
If you are looking for a great market in Agra, then Sadar Bazaar is the place for you. This market has all kinds of goods at reasonable prices. From ethnic clothing to leather shoes and bags, you’ll find it here. It’s located near the Agra Cantonment Railway Station, making it convenient for both travelers and locals alike. Sadar Bazaar is known for its leather goods, and you can even buy handicrafts at a very reasonable price.
Famous brands of Agra like Bachoomal a known store of men’s and ladies ready made clothes, famous electronics stores, A street famous for street food known as chaat gali is also very famous at sadar bazaar. Non vegetarian street food at MAMA’S CHICKEN corner is a vogue at sadar bazaar. Sadar bazaar Agra is very famous for window shopping you can stroll unhindered and enjoy an ice cream at the central verge of Sadar bazaar.
If you want to save money, you can buy handicrafts and artifacts in this bazaar. You can also shop for leather goods and semi-precious stone jewelry. The market is crowded,
Raja Ki Mandi Bazaar
If you’re looking for some bargain shopping in Agra, head to the Raja ki mandi Bazaar, where you can find everything from kitchenware to home appliances. You can even buy candles, incense sticks, and kumkum, cosmetics,all at great bargain, among other items. While you’re there you can buy books, ready made clothes, designer ladies wear, women lingerie, don’t forget to check out the various home and personal care products available.
Sanjay Place Market
Sanjay place market was constructed in 1980’s and is in the name of Mr Sanjay Gandhi son of erstwhile Pm Mrs Indira Gandhi, There used to be a Govt prison which was relocated and a modern market came into existence. This market has hundreds of offices and the ground floor has retail shops. There are some very famous eateries like”Ahaar” famous restaurants like “Pinch of spice” at the sanjay place market. The market also has star hotels like Holiday Inn and PL Palace apart from some budget friendly hotels too. There are stores selling ready made clothes, electronics goods, an entire street specializing in Computer and laptop parts and peripherals.Some very famous liquour vends like Suroor and model shops are also there at the Sanjay place market.
Sindhi Bazaar Maket
If you love to shop, you should visit Agra’s Sindhi Bazaar. You’ll find all kinds of unique items at low prices. This market is open from 11AM to 9PM. On Tuesdays, it’s closed. It’s a bargainer’s paradise, so don’t be afraid to haggle! It’s one of the best places to shop in Agra, Post partition lots of refugees came to Agra from the then Sindh state of United India these people established a shanty market just next to the S.N Medical college of Agra this market slowly became the best shopping address for clothing so whether you are trying to shop for a coming marriage in yourfamily or are looking for swanky clothes for your kids then Sindhi bazaar is made for you and you sure will enjoy scouting across this stretch of road.
Gokul Pura Handicaft bazaar
If you want to buy a marble table top with exotic inlay work and you don’t want to spend at very high priced marble emporiums near Tajmahal then you should head to the Gokulpura handicraft bazaar.Agra is a big centre for export of marble handicraft and you can buy the same at best rates from this market there are some 20 shops at Gokulpura all selling the marble handicraft items infact the Govt of UP has declared the Gokulpura as the artisans market , the Govt promotes this market so that the artisans get benefitted from direct clientele
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Hing Ki Mandi Shoe Market
If you’re in Agra for any length of time, you should visit the Hing ki Mandi Shoe Market. This market is renowned for its bargain-priced shoes. Many wholesalers come to the market to buy items for their retail outlets. During your visit, you should bring some cash for bargaining. You’ll find bargains in high-quality leather shoes and a variety of other accessories.
In Agra, footwear is a staple industry, and the Hing Ki Mandi Shoe Market is the largest in the country. The market boasts over 5000 stores and produces more than 300,000 pairs of shoes every day. Many international brands have also brought manufacturing units to Agra under license. You can also find handicrafts, leather products, and sweets here. There’s something for every shoe lover.
M.G Road Market
The M.G Road Market is one of the most popular places to shop in Agra. Locals and tourists alike flock here to pick up various items. It is open from 11 AM to 9 PM, except on Tuesdays. Visitors can browse through the various stalls in the market and pick up a few souvenirs to take home. You will find a range of items for sale here, including traditional handicrafts, clothes, and jewelry.This small stretch of road is famous for branded clothing branded stores like Lewis, Peter England,Bachoomal Sons, Rajkumar ,Louis & Benetton, H&S ,Famous shoes stores like Red Tape,Woodland, Bata all are at MG Road .
On one side of MG Road is the Shah market a very famous market associated with shah talkies, this market is wholesale hub of anything related with mobile/laptop/music system etc. There are hundreds of shops dealing in mobile accessories,new mobile phones or second hand mobile phones.
Another street on MG Road is called as the Civil lines market , this is also famous for some very famous clothing stores like “SURESH CHAND DINESH CHAND”of Agra here you can buy ladies saree and traditional women clothing suiting every budget. There is the famous “VK Bartan bhandar” a shop dealing in kitchen appliances and utensils.The entire street has some very famous clothing stores.