About Greater Kailash Market:
You have enough cash and you want to add some style straight from the latest issue of Vogue. Head to either Greater Kailash market, fondly called as GK, or South Extension market, commonly known as South Ex. Both these markets have a stunning mix of national and international brands. You can even find designer showrooms here. Greater Kailash was developed by the DLF builders in late 1950s. Today some of the most influential and richest people in Delhi reside here. Thanks to the presence of the rich, you can expect luxurious showrooms, tasteful restaurants and the most chic and trendy clothes in entire Delhi. The Greater Kailash is divided into two phases, G K-I (M block market) and G K-II; the latter being a trifle more expensive. Also to balance the apparel shops, there are a lot of pubs, bars, lounges and clubs providing an excellent nightlife to the area. There are many international fast food chains such as McDonalds, Subway, Baskin Robbins and Pizza Hut. But stand alone place such as Shalom also find regular takers. The GK-II (M Block market) is a place where you find almost everything in every budget. For instance, you can choose a shirt priced in thousands or a mere Rs 200 depending your budget. South Extension is another classy market which is again divided into two phases. This market is well known for its designer and custom-made stores, which the affluent frequent almost everyday. You can see a lot of cash / credit card rich teenagers living their life in absolute bliss. The South Ex-I is a ten minute drive from Ring Road and is home to several stores like Benetton, Tommy Hilfiger, Nike, Mehrasons Jewelery Store, Bengali Sweets Centre, Tekson’s Bookshop, Mango, Nalli, Tanishq, BG’s and Sehgal Bros. So enjoy your shopping spree in South Extension. The South Ex-II has national and international brands like Givo, Van Heusen and Louis Philippe, Levi’s, Pepe, Wrangler, Ray Ban, Reebok accessories and textiles from well-known brand names such as Dormeuil, Reid & Taylor, Holland & Sherry, Raymond and Digjam. You can also have some Indian snacks from the hawkers to curb you hunger but these might give you ‘Delhi-Belly’. Do try and go on weekdays since the market is closed on Mondays and the weekends see crowds of penultimate proportion. It will seem to you as if there was a rumor of ‘flat 80 % off on all items sale’, so don’t worry. Be careful of pick-pocketing and enjoy.
General Information about Greater Kailash Market:
Location: Delhi
State: (Delhi) Union Territory of INDIA
Capital: Delhi is the capital of INDIA
Language: Hindi, English
Temperature: Max 45˚C, Min 27˚C (summer), Max 20˚C, Min 5˚C (winter)
Best Season: September to February
How to Reach Greater Kailash Market:
By Air:
Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport is connected to all the important cities of the world with almost all the major international airlines operating out of here. Palam Domestic Airport connects Delhi to the major cities in India.
By Rail:
The Indian Railway with their modern and organized network connects Delhi to all major and minor destinations in India. The city has three major railway stations at New Delhi, Old Delhi, and Nizamuddin.
By Road:
Delhi is well connected to all the major cities of India by a network of highways and roads. Buses can be taken from the three Inter State Bus Terminuses (ISBT), at Kashmere Gate, Sarai Kale Khan and Anand Vihar, as well as many starting points in and around the city, from which various state-managed and privately run transport facilities like air-conditioned, deluxe and ordinary coaches operate.