Manek Chowk

Ahmedabad

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Manek Chowk

Manek Chowk is a busy market square in Old Ahmedabad. In the mornings, vegetable vendors gather here only to give way to jewelry stands in the afternoon and food stalls at night. The square and the surrounding area contains a large variety of shops, and is often packed with people.

Shopping

Ahmedabad is the city of vibrant street life, which includes an abundance of day- and nighttime markets. Some of the most popular shopping areas to be after sundown are, of course, the Manek Chowk square in Old Ahmedabad and the Law Garden area. Vendors sell a huge variety of items, ranging from traditional clothing to handicrafts to foods. Haggling is welcome at markets, but fixed-price craft stores (many government-run) provide a great alternative for those looking for a more relaxed experience. Plenty of air-conditioned malls with international brand boutiques operate in Ahmedabad along with a large variety of small shops scattered throughout the city.