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Udaipur is a colorful city with a vibrant history and royal culture. It has an ethnic vibe about it which shows in its markets. Indeed, when it comes to shopping, nothing can be as colorful as the markets in Udaipur. From age-old bazaars to street shopping, you will find many places in Udaipur where shopping is a thrill. You can follow this ultimate Udaipur Shopping Guide on bazaars and things to buy. It will serve as a reference point that shows a list of the markets in Udaipur and the things to buy.

10+ Best Places for Shopping in Udaipur

We hope you include these bazaars in Udaipur in the Udaipur Tour Packages. Our travel guides will help you further and help you zero in on the best things to buy in Udaipur and also the places where you can buy them.

 1. Hathipol Bazaar

We will highly recommend you visit Hathipol Bazaar when you visit Udaipur. You will find various things here like paintings, handicraft items, designer wear, traditional clothing, and so on. The pricing of most items is fixed but you will have to bargain a bit if you want them at reasonable rates. Leheriya and Bandhej sarees are the most popular in this market.

  • Address: HMPP+QFP, Hathipole, Chamanpura, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001.
  • Timings: 10.00 AM to 9.00 PM
  • Closed on: The market is closed on Sundays
  • Famous things to buy: Pichwai and Phad paintings, wooden handicrafts, Nagra slippers made from camel hide, Rajasthani embroidered items, souvenirs
  • How to reach: Located very close to Udaipur City Palace. You can park your vehicle at City Palace and explore the market on foot.
  • Nearby attractions: Ghantaghar, Nehru Bal Udayan, Nandeshwar Mahadev Temple, Fatehsagar

 2. Bada Bazaar

This market is another famous shopping destination in Udaipur that we have included in our Udaipur Shopping Guide. Bada Bazaar is like a one-stop shopping destination, where you will get all kinds of things ranging from jewelry, garments, wooden toys, sarees, leather bags, and other items. This is a huge market where you will find many shops. You must visit Bada Bazaar especially to buy traditional jewelry items.

  • Address: G N P, * LACE, Girdhar Das Nathu Lal Parikh, 179, Old City, Bada Bazar, Bohrwadi, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001.
  • Timings: 9.00 AM to 10.00 PM
  • Closed on: The market is closed on Sundays
  • Famous things to buy: Traditional Rajasthani jewelry, Bandhani and Leheriya sarees, Pichwai paintings
  • How to reach: Located within 1 km of Udaipur City Palace. The market is very popular shopping place in Udaipur and you can easily locate it.
  • Nearby attractions: Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace, Taj Lake Palace, Saheliyon ki Bari, Chetak Circle, Jagmandir Palace, City Palace

 3. Chetak Circle

We have included Chetak Circle in our Udaipur Shopping Guide. This particular market is best for tourists who are looking for an authentic shopping experience in Udaipur. You will find shops that offer a variety of traditional Rajasthani items and local handicrafts like jewelry boxes, metal sculptures, designer stones, puppets, lamps, ceramics, etc. Mandi Bazaar is located very close to Chetak Circle and you can buy spices, herbs, and other items here.

  • Address: Chetak Circle, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001
  • Timings: 10.00 AM to 7.00 PM
  • Closed on: The market is closed on Sundays
  • Famous things to buy: dancing puppets, pen stands, traditional lanterns, wall decorations, hand-made paper, pottery, ceramics, metal products
  • How to reach: It is located 2.3 km from Fateh Sagar Lake and Udaipur Railway Station is located at a distance of 3.7 km.
  • Nearby attractions: Chittorgarh Fort, Maharana Pratap Smarak, Nehru Garden, Under the Sun Aquarium

 4.Bapu Bazaar

In this Udaipur Shopping Guide, we have included this famous market known as Bapu Bazaar. This market is always busy with tourists, who are looking to buy a souvenir or other things. Bapu Bazaar is particularly famous for its street food and Khadi products. You can taste tasty sweets and spicy Rajasthani dishes.

  • Address: Bapu Bazar, Nada Khada, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001
  • Timings: 9.00 AM to 10.00 PM      
  • Closed on: The market is closed on Sundays
  • Famous things to buy: Sandstone artifacts, Fragrances, Mojri shoes, leather products, Lehengas, Rajasthani handicraft items
  • How to reach: it is located 1.8 km from City Palace and is on Bapu Bazar Road
  • Nearby attractions: Nandeshwar Mahadev Temple, Shilpgram, Jagdish Temple, Chetak Circle, Hathipole, and Shilpgram

 5. Shilpgram

This is a market which looks more like a Rajasthani village. Every tourist who comes here loves shopping at Shilpgram. It gives them an authentic feel and vibe. There are mud huts that look just like the ones in any Rajasthani village. There are many things you can shop for here like terracotta items, footwear, paintings, etc.

Street food is another interesting thing you can enjoy here. But you must see the Rajasthani artists perform folk dances, acrobatics, and musical shows.

  • Address: JM66+9JP, Shilpgram, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001
  • Timings: 11.00 AM to 7.00 PM      
  • Closed on: The market is closed on Sundays
  • Famous things to buy: Clothing, handicraft items, paintings, pottery, traditional arts and crafts
  • How to reach: It is located at a distance of 3 km from Udaipur and is near Havala village.
  • Nearby attractions: Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace, Fateh Sagar Lake, Ambrai Ghat, Saheliyon ki bari, City Palace

 6. Mochiwada Bazaar

This particular market is a part of Bada Bazaar. The market is famous as Mochiwada Bazaar. Hand-made leather shoes are the main thing to buy in this market. We will recommend you visit Mochiwada Bazaar In our Udaipur Shopping Guide. You will find embroidered leather shoes, mojris, and sandals, that are very colourful.

  • Address: Near Udaipur City Palace
  • Timings: 11.00 AM to 7.00 PM      
  • Closed on: The market is closed on Sundays
  • Famous things to buy: Handmade Leather shoes, chappals, jootis, mojris
  • How to reach: It is located very close to Udaipur City Palace and is part of Bada Bazaar
  • Nearby attractions: Gangour Ghat, Dudh Talai, Sajjan Garh Biological Park, Lake Pichola, Ambrai Ghat

 7. City Palace Road

This is a road which is close to Jagdish Temple and is full of shops and street stalls. Just a walk around the market will give you an idea about how popular is this market. You will find everything from textiles and shoes to handmade paper, wooden toys, puppets, etc. There is an old haveli in this market which has the Ganesh Handicraft Emporium. It has a lovely collection of leather bags and other Rajasthani handicraft items.

  • Address: Old City, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001
  • Timings: 10.00 AM to 8.00 PM
  • Closed on: The market is closed on Sundays
  • Famous things to buy: Leather goods, bags, jackets, wooden toys, notebooks
  • How to reach: It is located very close to Udaipur City Palace and Jagdish Temple
  • Nearby attractions: Jagdish Temple, Udaipur City Palace, Lake Pichola

 8. Rajasthali

This is a government emporium where you will find Rajasthani handicraft items, precious stones, marbles, terracotta items, and others. It is like a cultural hub where you will experience Rajasthani culture. Hand-woven fabrics, turbans, puppets, idols, and footwear are the various things to buy here. The prices of items are fixed and reasonably priced so there is no need to hassle and bargain.

  • Address: HMHM+HC7, City Palace Rd, Old City, Silawatwari, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001
  • Timings: 10.30 AM to 7.00 PM
  • Closed on: The market is closed on Sundays
  • Famous things to buy: Footwear, fabrics, handicraft items
  • How to reach: You can reach Rajasthali from anywhere in Udaipur and by taking any transport.
  • Nearby attractions: Maharana Pratap Smarak, Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal, Ahar Museum, Under the Sun Aquarium, Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace, Swaroop Sagar

 9. Sadhna Emporium

Our Udaipur Shopping Guide is incomplete without mentioning Sadhna Emporium. This emporium is like a showcase of Rajasthani rural and tribal culture. This is an outlet of an NGO called Seva Mandir, which assists the Rajasthani tribal communities. It also promotes Rajasthani crafts, and textiles, and helps revive them.

  • Address: Seva Mandir, Sevamandir Road, Old Fatehpura, Fatehpura, Udaipur, Rajasthan – 313004.
  • Timings: 10.00 AM to 7.00 PM
  • Closed on: The market is closed on Sundays
  • Famous things to buy: Sarees, dupattas, kurtas, cushion covers, bed sheets, dress material, tea coasters, table mats, jackets, Tanka Patchwork Quilts
  • How to reach: it is located near the police station at Fatehpura Circle. It is 7 km from Udaipur Railway Station and the bus stand.
  • Nearby attractions: Ahar Museum, Shrinathji Temple, Marvel Water Park, Under the Sun Aquarium, Maharana Pratap Smarak

 10. Jagdish Temple Street

This street has many shops that sell traditional Rajasthani items and handicrafts. Tourists will find almost everything that they are looking for in Udaipur here in Jagdish Temple Street market. Whether it is home décor items or handcrafted items, you will get it here. The things that you must buy here are wooden toys, handmade postcards, lamps, colorful tapestries, diaries, etc.

  • Address: Near City Palace of Udaipur
  • Timings: 11.00 AM to 7.00 PM      
  • Closed on: The market is closed on Sundays
  • Famous things to buy: Traditional arts and crafts, wooden toys, handmade postcards, lanterns, painted wooden objects
  • How to reach: It is located just 2 minutes from the ticket counter of Udaipur City Palace
  • Nearby attractions: Lake Pichola, Ambrai Ghat, Fateh Sagar Lake, City Palace, Jagmandir, Vintage and Classic Car Museum, Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace

 11. Ghanta Ghar Bazaar

The bazaar which is located adjacent to the Udaipur Clock Tower is called Ghantaghar Bazaar. It is a very popular shopping destination in Udaipur that we are recommending in our Udaipur Shopping Guide. Ghanta Ghar Bazaar is at a very close distance from Jagdish Temple and is easy to reach by walking. There are many shops and food stalls in this bazaar.

  • Address: Ghantaghar Bazaar, Danmandi, Bapu Bazar, Nada Khada, Udaipur
  • Timings: 10.00 AM to 8.00 PM
  • Closed on: The market is closed on Sundays
  • Famous things to buy: Rajasthani turbans, idols, handicrafts made from ivory, wood, brass, meenakari, kundan, polka jewelry
  • How to reach: It is located at a very close distance from Jagdish Chowk Street. You can take a rickshaw or bus to reach this market.
  • Nearby attractions: Jagdish Temple, Saheliyon ki Bari, Gangaur Ghat

 12. Lake Palace Road

Our Udaipur Shopping Guide covers all the famous places for shopping in Udaipur. One of them is Lake Palace Road. Here you will find many shops that offer embroidered products, wooden objects, fabrics, precious stones, Kundan jewelry, traditional Rajasthani jewelry, and other items.

  • Address: Lake Palace Road, Udaipur, Rajasthan, 313001
  • Timings: 10.00 AM to 8.00 PM
  • Closed on: The market is closed on Sundays
  • Famous things to buy: textiles, brass statues, embroidered and hand-woven items
  • How to reach: You can reach by taking rickshaws, buses, or any other public transport.
  • Nearby attractions: Taj Lake Palace, City Palace, Ambrai Ghat, Lake Pichola

 13. Maldas Street

If you want to buy clothes in Rajasthani then one of the places that you must visit is Maldas Street. There are shops here that sell traditional Rajasthani textiles. So you will get everything from Lehengas and Kurtas to ethnic wear for festivals, parties, and religious occasions.

  • Address: Old City, Bohrwadi, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001
  • Timings: 10.00 AM to 8.00 PM
  • Closed on: The market is closed on Sundays
  • Famous things to buy: traditional costumes, jewelry, party wear, ethnic wear, hand-made cards, diaries, home décor items, puppets, dolls
  • How to reach: It is located at a place called Bohrwadi which is in Udaipur and you can reach it easily via bus or tuk-tuk.
  • Nearby attractions: Saheliyon ki Bari, City Palace Museum, Jagdish Temple

 FAQ

 What should we buy from Udaipur?

You can buy gemstones, paintings, wooden toys, hand-woven garments, meenakari items, sculptures, etc.

Which is the famous bazaar in Udaipur?

Hathipol Bazaar is a very famous bazaar in Udaipur.

What items should I buy from Bapu Bazaar?

You can buy casual clothing, paintings, embroidered garments, lehengas, and many other items.

What is the famous street food in Udaipur?

You can taste Mirchi Bada, Laal Maas, Gatte ki Sabzi, Kachori, Dal Baati Churma in Udaipur.

Conclusion

So we have given you our list of the best places to shop in Udaipur. We hope this Udaipur Shopping Guide on bazaars and things to buy will help you locate the shop you want. Udaipur is best for ethnic and traditional clothes, jewelry, hand-made items, Rajasthani handicrafts, pottery, and other handicrafts. As you go shopping in Udaipur you can also try the tasty street food in sweet shops, restaurants, cafes, and food stalls. This shopping in Udaipur is also a chance to immerse in Rajasthani culture and handicrafts.

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