Delhi: Private Shopping Tour for Wedding Attire & Souvenirs

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(22 reviews)

What’s the experience like?

I’ll be honest — I thought I’d just pick up a few souvenirs in Delhi, maybe a scarf or two. But the moment our guide, Priya, met us outside the hotel (she had this warm smile and a tiny notebook full of scribbled shop names), it felt like we were about to do something way more personal. The car ride was short but loud — horns everywhere, windows down because the air-conditioning was too cold for me. Priya asked what we wanted (“wedding stuff or just fun?”) and scribbled again. I liked that she actually listened instead of just nodding along.

First stop: Sarojini Nagar Market. It’s not quiet — there’s this mix of spice smells and fabric dye in the air, and people haggling in Hindi all around. I tried on a silk saree (failed miserably at wrapping it), and an old woman laughed softly before showing me how to tuck the pleats right. My hands smelled faintly of sandalwood from touching so many shawls. Priya pointed out which stalls had real pashmina versus the “tourist stuff” — she even showed me how to check by rubbing it between my fingers. I didn’t expect to care about that detail, but now I do.

We stopped at Dilli Haat next, where everything felt brighter — painted elephants on tiny boxes, silver jewelry that caught the sun just right. There was a guy selling chai who insisted I try his “special masala” blend; honestly, it was spicy enough to make my eyes water but somehow comforting too. By then my bag was heavier than expected (I blame the miniature art pieces), but Priya kept checking if I wanted to see more or head back early. She never rushed us — not once.

The last place was this golden arcade emporium — quieter inside, almost cool after the chaos outside. The carpets were soft underfoot and someone played old Bollywood songs from their phone behind the counter. We talked about Indian weddings (Priya said her cousin’s lasted four days!) and she explained why certain colors matter for brides here. The whole day blurred together in a good way; I still think about that moment with the chai and sunlight on silver bangles.