Monastery Market In Delhi Has All the Cheap Fashion Finds For Menswear

A shopping haven for men's apparel, Monastery Market has everything, from comfy summer tanks, T-shirts, formal shirts, trousers and jeans to winter woollens and leather jackets; you'll find it all here at affordable rates. In addition to printed and plain cotton and denim, we also saw plenty of accessories, bags and footwear. While there's an abundance of summerwear, shopkeepers suggest coming here for winterwear. However, if you're on the lookout for larger sizes, you might not find a lot of variety. 

The Monastery market is open to the public from 11 AM to 8:30 PM. If you want to explore the market in peace, the best time to visit is early in the morning, as soon as the market opens to avoid huge crowds. The evening has a charm of its own, but the market will be definitely more crowded.  Monastery Market is a busy spot in the winter season for its wide winter collection, particularly popular for in-fashion items and handmade woollen clothes but having said that, when visited during summers, their collection of cotton shirts, T-shirts and shorts is great too!

This market is a haven for menswear with cotton summer tanks, formal shirts, and graphic T-shirts, starting as low as INR 500 for good quality pieces to stylish winter staples like jackets, scarves, and cardigans. You can also find stores to buy some very stylish and affordable footwear, ranging from white sneakers to shining boots with a starting price of INR 700. The complex building with the tiny shops also have a few shops for belts and caps as well as kidswear. Do make a note that the shops here (numbered with no names) have the same stuff more or less so the only differentiating factor between them will be the price. Bargaining is okayish here, depends on the person you are dealing with TBH.

And to the foodies out there, the Monastery market is a must-visit spot to explore authentic flavours of Tibetian cuisine and Pan-Asian delicacies. From slurp-worthy thupkas to hot dumplings, your visit to this market promises you a flavourful retreat at The Restaurant which is located on the first floor of the complex or the famous Zomsa restaurant which is near the gate of the monastery. 

And you can’t miss out on checking the few selective stores and for home decor. These stores make the Monastery market an absolute destination for fragrant incense sticks and coils, essential oils, lucky charms, Buddha statues, and Tibetan curios. 

For first time visitors, here are some tips to ensure a day well spent exploring the Monastery market

1. Bargaining is very common in the Monastery market, so bring in your best negotiation skills. 

2. Always check the clothing and/or footwear items for any damage before you purchase them.

3. Make sure to carry enough cash, as many stalls and shopkeepers do not accept online payments.

4. Carry your own bag and avoid taking plastic bags from the shopkeepers. 

5. Keep a water bottle to keep yourself hydrated while exploring this vibrant market.

6. Apply sunscreen and wear a cap, especially if it’s too sunny outside. Check out our recommendation for sunscreen here.

You’ll have trouble finding a place to park, so we suggest using public transport. The nearest metro station is Kashmere Gate. Entry to the place is easy to miss; you’ve got to keep an eye out for its gate. In this case, Google Maps is going to be your saviour however, it's best to take an auto from the metro station since the market is situated below the Kashmere Gate flyover and crossing the busy roads can be quite nerve-wracking.