Things to Shopping and Places in Udaipur
Udaipur is best known for its brilliant handicrafts add to the uniqueness of Rajasthan. Here, you will find some of the best-selling items of Rajasthan such as vibrant colorful textiles, precious gemstones jewelry, souvenirs, paintings, meenakari items, oxidized silver and copper items, Pichwai, puppetry dolls, key chains, Mojaris, herbs and spices, and miniature paintings, panels, hand-printed linen, wooden and marble sculptures, marble floorings, antique wooden furniture, lovely statues, ethnic wear, jharokha, aesthetic furnishings. All of these items showcase the ethnic exquisite workmanship, and charm of artists. In this article, we will discuss some of the most popular markets in Udaipur where you can enjoy shopping for all these items.
Hathi Pol Bazaar
This is the ideal place to find a wide assortment of paintings and artists' pieces. If you are fond of true Rajasthani art and craft, then this place should be on the top of your tour list. Here, you will find an extensive variety of folk arts and handicrafts of Rajasthan. Hathi Pol Bazaar is famous for the Rajasthani miniature paintings, Phad, and Pichwai paintings, authentic souvenirs, ‘Nagra’ slippers made of camel skin, beautifully embroidered clothes, and wooden handicrafts. This bazaar is at walking distance from the popular City Palace.
Timings: This bazaar is open on all days except Sunday between 9.30 am to 5.30 pm
Bada Bazaar
The next most famous bazaar on your list is Bada bazaar. You will find several small shops, exhibitions, and big showrooms here. As a majority of people who come to this bazaar are locals, you will find items at a reasonable price. This is the ideal shopping place to get authentic Rajasthani Decoration items, camel bone, and silver jewelry, souvenir, colorful handmade Jutis, and bright and colored traditional batik and bandhani sarees. This bazaar is at a 1 km distance from the popular City Palace.
Timings: This bazaar is open on all days except Sunday between 9.30 am to 6.00 pm
Chetak Circle
Being one of the prime markets in Udaipur, you must not miss it. It is the best shopping place for home decoration items. This bazaar boasts of some of the traditional Udaipur specialties that include handicrafts brass wares, valuable stones, salutation cards, beautiful painted and decorated wooden and jewelry boxes, hand-stitched papers, dancing puppets, pen stands, wall decorations, handmade papers, traditional lanterns, exquisite pottery, and freshly ground herbs and spices. This bazaar is located at 3.5 km distance from the Udaipur Rail station and 2.3 km distance from Fateh Sagar Lake.
Timings: This bazaar is open on all days except Sunday between 10 am to 7.00 pm
Bapu Bazaar
Bapu Bazaar is another most widely visited bazaar in Udaipur. It is popular for crockery items, clothing, authentic handicrafts, decorative pottery idols, Rajasthani souvenirs, and technological gadgets. This is an ideal place to shop for school uniforms, khadi products, and shoes and delicious street food like Gol Gappa. This bazaar is located on Bapu bazaar road, at a distance of 1.8 km from City Palace.
Timings: This bazaar is open on all days except Sunday between 10 am to 7.00 pm
Shilpgram
Shilpgram is a popular market in Udaipur. This heritage crafts village depicts the rural life of Rajasthan. Spread across an area of seventy acres, the village showcases a wide range of conventional pottery, wooden furniture, handmade paintings, handmade clothes, and accessories. The Shilpgram is located close to the Havala village. It is 3 km from Fateh Sagar.
Timings: This bazaar is open on all days except Sunday between 11 am to 7.00 pm
Rajasthali
Rajasthali is one of the best places to explore the innumerable colors of Mewar. Here, you will find extensive varieties of Mewar crafts made using terracotta, textile, blue pottery, brass, precious and semi-precious stones, furniture, lace and silver jewelry, marbles, footwear, puppets, turbans, idols, mirrors, and several other creative things. This shopping place is located at a centralized location in Udaipur. You can reach this bazaar conveniently via any local means of transportation.
Timings: This bazaar is open on all days except Sunday between 10.30 am to 7.00 pm
Lake Palace Road
It is the best area in Udaipur to indulge in street shopping. People love idols of deities made of brass and wooden, embroidered textiles, and wooden statues. There are several souvenir shops on both sides of the street, multi-hued and embroidered fabrics, hand-printed and batik clothes, precious gems, silver trinkets, Kundans, tie ‘n’ dye, and woven items.
Timings: This bazaar is open on all days except Sunday between 10.00 am to 6.30 pm
Conclusion
There is no end to what you can shop in Udaipur. All these items represent the magnificent culture of this city. Having learned about the top shopping places in Udaipur, it is the time to pick the best specialties of Udaipur and please your near and dear ones. All you need is to plan a trip to Udaipur and relish amidst its extensive shopping streets.
