No matter how much you shop at malls or online, each one of us is attracted towards Chor Bazaar. The charm of finding hidden treasures at dirt cheap prices is simply irresistible. You find stuff that is either overpriced or are unique and can’t be located in any shop or sale. So, for all shoppers out there, we bring Chor Bazaars not only from India but from across the world that satisfy your #smartshoppinghacker spirit. These shopping places are a must visit, if for nothing else the complete joy of finding and exploring things that are just super cool.
1. Mutton Street, Mumbai
Mutton Street, Mumbai
This is the Baap of all Chor Bazaars and has been in Mumbai for more than 150 years. From any new released movie CD into some unique decorative pieces, this Chor Bazaar has everything to offer you. Other than the price, don’t be shocked if you manage to get your purse or bags stolen in this market as well.
2. Soti Ganj, Meerut
Soti Ganj, Meerut
Soti Ganj has been a dream for many bike and car lovers because this market is full of gears, brakes and parts. It is said that cars and bikes that get stolen from Delhi/NCR and all other Northern cities are disassembled here and then their spare parts are sold at cheap prices. Right from Maruti 800 and Alto to BMW up to Rolls Royce, you can get everything here.
3. Chickpet Market, Bengaluru
Chickpet Market, Bengaluru
One of the oldest commercial places in Bengaluru, shopping at Chickpet Market is a shopper’s dream come true. It roots back to the 16th century, where you can find anything and everything from handcrafted sarees to the latest movie posters and artefacts.
4. Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi
Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi
There is a chor bazaar nestled just behind the Red Fort and the lanes of Chandi Chowk is known for selling clothes, hardware, and antique selling objects. You can get goods as cheap as Rs. 100 here, which completely depends on your bargaining skill.
5. Pudupet Market, Chennai
Pudupet Market, Chennai
If you love automobile more than your girlfriend, then decide to visit this market in Chennai. From fantastically assembled parts to spare one’s, you can get all kinds of automobile needs here. It is said that the keepers in this market have international and high profile connections which help them to keep up the stock updated.
6. Khlong Thom, Bangkok
Khlong Thom, Bangkok
What is good about this market is this is a night bazaar and the wide variety of electronics will make you go mad. Apart from this, you can also find branded clothes at dirt cheap prices.
7. Feira da Ladra, Lisbon
Feira da Ladra, Lisbon
Feira da Ladra literally translates to ‘Thief Market’ is another one in the list that offers you a number of products at dirt cheap prices. If you have good bargaining power and knowledge about various products, going deep in the market will surely reward you with cheap and best deals. This is somewhat like the Mumbai Chor Bazaar.
8. Les Puces de Saint – Paris, France
Les Puces de Saint – Paris, France
Les Puces de Saint is one of the oldest markets in the world where vendors started selling stolen goods and soon started attracting buyers and sellers from around the world. With a rare hippie vibe here, this Chor Bazaar has now grown into the largest markets in the world with all sorts of professional business to be done.
9. Cave Creek’s Thieves Market, Arizona, US
Cave Creek’s Thieves Market, Arizona, US
This is a seasonal Chor Bazaar that is set up from October to May every year in the Downtown Caves Creek, in Arizona. This is just like a mini festival, where you come to shop, enjoy some traditional cuisine in local food stalls and end up purchasing something really bizarre.
10. Lascar Row, Hong Kong
Lascar Row, Hong Kong
With a large amount of fake Chinese antiques found here, ignite pickers end up getting their hands on something original and rare in the crowd. Popularly known as Cat street, this Chor Bazaar has been one of the best tourist destinations in Hong Kong. Missed visiting this place? You are a fool then.
Author: Rima Chowdhury
