Shopping in Udaipur(raj.)

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Udaipur stands as a significant tourist attraction, visited by many honeymooners, considered to be one of the most romantic destinations. Udaipur is a hub of culture as it is home to many galleries, museums, exemplary architectural marvels which include temples, palaces, forts, and has hosted many fairs and festivals. There is no better way to capture this beautiful culture than Shopping in Udaipur for locally made products.

List of Top Places for Shopping in Udaipur:

• Hathi Pol Bazaar
• Bada Bazaar
• Mochida Bazaar
• Chetak Circle
• Clock Tower
• Jagdish Temple Street
• Shilpgram
• Lake Palace Road
• Rajasthali
• Bapu Bazaar
• Maldas Street
• Swarnkar Arts And Crafts, City Palace Rd

1. Hathi Pol Bazaar

Shopping In Udaipur

One among the most famous markets in Udaipur, Hathi Pol Bazaar is visited by tourists in large number. This is the ideal market to shop for souvenirs from. Here you can find beautiful handicrafts and artwork like the traditional Rajasthani Pichwai and Phad paintings done by the local artists. Here, you will come across some shops selling Rajasthani folk art, miniature paintings, all at a price which is bargainable. If you are one among those who appreciate art, then this is the place for you. You can take home an artwork which will always remind you of Udaipur.

Timings: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Days: Open on all days except, Sunday

Must Buy: Miniature paintings. 

2. Bada Bazaar

Bada Bazaar is another one of the best places for shopping in Udaipur for tourists. It is visited by a lot of locals as well and is always brimming with activity. Here, you can find everything from local produce to big brands, Indian as well as International. If you are looking for a place to splurge and want some variety, Bada Bazaar is the place for you. It is a one-stop-shop where you can purchase camel leather bags, footwear, silver and camel bone jewellery, famous Rajasthani Bandhani and Batik sarees, all at a reasonable rate. This is a perfect place to shop for fabrics and beautifully printed sarees.

Timings: 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM

Days: Open on all days except, Sunday

Must Buy: Footwear

3. MochMochidaaar

Mochiwada Bazaar forms a part of Bada Bazaar and is located close to the City Palace. The Udaipur market is one kilometre long and is a must-visit if you come tMochidazaar. Mochiwada Bazaar is a shoe market where you can find beautiful colourful handmade juttis. These traditional shoes are ideal as a souvenir for yourself and your loved ones. 

Timings: 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Days: Open on all days except, Sunday

Must Buy: Footwear

4. Chetak Circle

Dolls at Chetak Circle Udaipur

Chetak Circle is the go-to place for shopping in Udaipur for everything Rajasthani. Here, you will come across beautiful traditional jewellery, salutation cards, hand-painted jewellery boxes, lanterns, brass wares and the famous colourful Rajasthani puppets. The market is visited by many tourists, especially for the dancing puppets. At the back of Chetak Circle is Mandi Bazaar, where you can find locally grown and freshly ground spices which you can take back home.

Timings: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Days: Open on all days except, Sunday

Must Buy: Handicrafts

5. Clock Tower

Shopping in Udaipur

If you are an admirer of traditional RKundanani lac, kundan, polki and Meenakari jewellery, then this is the place for you. Clock Tower is a famous landmark of Udaipur which is surrounded by a market. It is located close to the City Palace and is easy to find due to the iconic landmark. Here, you can also find gold and silver jewellery, copperware and earthenware. You can spend hours going through the bustling lanes of Clock Tower area, and the city looks even better when the Clock Tower is all lit up, at night.

Timings: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Days: Open on all days except on Sundays.

Must Buy: Jewellery

6. Jagdish Temple Street

Shopping in Udaipur

Located close to the famous Hindu temple Jagdish Temple, this street is famous for camel leather journals and diaries. It is located close to the City Palace and usually remains very crowded. It is advisable to come here as soon as it opens as that would give you ample time to explore this iconic place for shopping in Udaipur. Here, you can also find handmade wooden toys and colourful puppets which would make for perfect decoration around the house. This Udaipur market worth exploring where you can spend hours.

Timings: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Days: Open on all days except for Sundays

Must Buy: Leather Diaries

7. Shilpgram

Shopping in Udaipur

Located close to Havala village, Shilpgram gives the illusion of a traditional Rajasthani village as the shops are set up inside mud and wooden huts. Here you can find anything Rajasthani from handcrafted and leather goods to authentic Rajasthani cuisine. The market has stalls which sell jewellery, paintings, leather products, handmade goods, terracotta craft items and even footwear. Shilpgram is a one-stop-shop for everything related to arts and crafts where the prices are fixed. You can spend hours exploring the market and shopping to your heart's content, and when tired, you can indulge in traditional Rajasthani food. There is also an amphitheatre in the premises where folk dances take place from time to time.

Timings: 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM

Days: Open on all days except, Sunday

Must Buy: Terracotta Crafts

8. Lake Palace Road

Lake Palace Road Shopping

Lake Palace Road is ideal for shopping in Udaipur for women. Here, you can find beautiful traditional Rajasthani embroidered clothes and batik and hand-printed fabrics. Here, you can buy small wooden and brass statues of Hindu deities. Lake Palace Road is a street shopping destination where the prices are bargainable. If you explore enough, you can also come across silver trinkets and Kundan jewellery. If you are looking for a place to buy traditional Rajasthani fabrics from and at an affordable rate, then you must give Lake Palace Road a shot.

Timings: 10 AM to 6:30 PM

Days: Open on all days except for Sundays

Must Buy: Bed Sheets, Apparels

9. Rajasthali

Shopping in Udaipur

Rajasthali is a Rajasthan Government handicrafts emporium which is aimed at promoting the culture of Rajasthan through their handicrafts. Here the prices are fixed and fair as they have been set up by the government. At Rajasthali, you can find intricately carved wooden craft items like jharokhas, boxes, and decorative items, sarees having Akola, Bagru, and tie and dye prints. If you are looking for the traditional blue pottery of Jaipur, then Rajasthali is the place to be as they have everything from coasters to big vases.

Timings: 10:30 AM to 7 PM

Days: Open on all days except Sunday

Must Buy: Blue Pottery

10. Bapu Bazaar

Bapu Bazaar is another popular shopping area in Udaipur where you can find everything from clothing to pottery. The market is usually bustling with activity. Therefore, it would be better to come here during the early hours. At this market, you can spend an entire day, exploring the lanes selling crockery, clothes, gadgets, khadi products and even school uniforms and when satisfied, you can satiate your hunger by indulging in the Rajasthani street food especially the gol gappas.

Days: Open on all days except for Sundays

Must Buy: KhadMatildasucts

11. Maldas Street

Probably one of the best places to go to if you are looking to find traditional Rajasthani attire and souvenirs on a budget. The street is famous for its dress materials, jewellery, bags and other locally made items. Got a wedding or a big function coming up? Shop at these stores and get a great bargain on some of the most beautiful ethnic clothing like lehengas, sarees, skirts, shoes and more!

Timings: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm Closed Sundays

Must Buy: Ethnic Clothing

13. Swarnkar Arts And Crafts, City Palace Rd

All the leather fans, this is where you need to be! Get the highest quality handmade leather products like bags, journals, wallets, belts and more at affordable rates too. The other benefit of shopping here is the fact that the profits go directly to the skilled local makers. 

Timings: 8:30 am t-o 9:00 pm

Must Buy: Leather Crafts

Udaipur is celebrated for the amazing handicrafts that have made Rajasthan unique. There is something enchanting and unique to offer to everyone. Rajasthan’s best-selling items range from precious stones colourful bright colorful textiles, meenakari items, gemstone paintings, oxidized silver & copper items, Pichwai & miniature paintings, sculptures, panels, paintings, and other items in marble stone.

For home décor this place is a paradise, you can choose from the fine marble floorings, paintings in semi-precious stones, antique wooden furniture, jharokhas, lovely statues, waterfallcolouredvibrant colored hand-printed hand printed linen of Rajasthan is extremely popular all over. And the icing on the cake is the ethnic charm and exquisite workmanship.

Shopping Malls in Udaipur 

As we all know Udaipur city is famous for its rich culture and heritage, but the city is also a perfect destination for shopaholics and for people with urban taste. The city has some beautiful malls providing extraordinary facilities under one roof. One can hop in the malls for gaming, chilling, eating, watching a movie and for various other purposes. The tourists can also visit the Malls in the daytime because it’s too hot to travel in the afternoon.

So here is a list of few Shopping Malls in Udaipur:

1. Celebration Mall

Celebration Mall is currently the biggest mall in the city with over 100+ stores. The credit for its lavish architecture and design goes to Nimish Patel and Parul Zaveri who are the designers of Oberoi Udaivilas. The Mall introduced us to McDonald’s, Domino’s, Subway, PVR cinemas and international stores. One may never realize how time passes in the mall.

The mall is also graced with unique themes on different festivals.

Address: NH-8, Bhuwana, Udaipur, Rajasthan

V11 aiming 10 PMS: 11am to 10pm

2. Lake City Mall

centred in the center of the city, the mall is home to KFC, Pizza Hut, and Inox cinemas. It has a rooftop restaurant which gives a stunning view of the city. Tourists can also make their stay comfortable by staying in the luxurious ‘Radisson Green’ which is in the mall.

Address: Ashok Nagar, University Road, Udaipur, Rajasthan

V10 aming 10 pms: 10am to 10pm

3. R Kay Mall

This was the first mall in the city and it attracted people towards the mall culture in Udaipur. R kay mall is a famous shopping destination with stores like Westside, Biba, FabIndia etc and it also has a food court which is quite popular among the localities.

Address: Panchwati, Udaipur, Rajasthan

Visiting hours: 11Savannah0pm

4. Arvanah- The Shopping Destination

Arvana Mall

Opened in mid-2016, Arvana mall offers 24,000sq. feet of continuous entertainment, food, and shopping. It is both commercial and a shopping complex. The mall has a rooftop dining which gives the beathe beautiful view of the city palace and Pichola lake. The mall’s name was later changed to Arvanah.

Address: Hathipole main road, Udaipur, Rajasthan.

V11 aiming 10 PMS: 11am to 10pm

 5. Urban Square

elevation of Urban Square

Although the mall is currently undergoing construction, it is said to be the ‘Largest mall in Rajasthan’. The mall is being constructed over an area of 23.5 lakh square feet, which is massive. It is going to be a blend of Indian and European style shopping. The soon to be mall will include hotels, banquets, 6 screen multiplexes, restaurant etc. This will surely change the face of Udaipur.