Today we are talking about a special Tibetan Market, Delhi that is not known by most of the people even in Delhi because it’s a temporary market or you can say seasonal market that open in winter season only and provides winter collection in very affordable rates. It is also know as Tibetan Refugee Market or Tibetan Winter Market.
This market combine affordable winter shopping with a glimpse into Tibetan refugee livelihoods, craftsmanship and food culture in the capital.
Location of Tibetan Market Delhi:
- Location : Tibetan Woolen Market, Lal Quila, Delhi
- Address: 484, Meena Bazaar, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, Delhi, 110006
- Nearest Metro Station : Jama Masjid Metro station and Lal Quila Metro Station
Timings of Tibetan Market Delhi:
This is a seasonal Tibetan market in Delhi, which opens for 3 months only from October ending to January ending.
Timings : 10 AM to 8PM
It generally remains open all days during the season.
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History of Tibetan Market Delhi:
The Tibetan Market Delhi is part of a 200+ wider network of seasonal Tibetan woolen markets across India, emerging from Tibetan refugee livelihoods that developed after 1960s and becoming a regular Old Delhi winter tradition since the mid‑20th century.
It functions both as an income source for Tibetan refugees and as a space where Tibetan craftsmanship and culture are visible in Delhi’s urban landscape.
This Market is around 50 years old market that open every year in winter season in Delhi. Traders travelling every winter to cities across India to set up temporary bazaars. Most of the wearables like ladies shawls and gents jackets came from Tibet, Nepal and China border regions directly. This market is run by Tibetan traders.
How Tibetan Winter Market Started?
- After the 1959 Tibetan uprising and Chinese takeover of Tibet, large numbers of Tibetan refugees settled in India, including in Delhi colonies like Majnu ka Tila and around Ladakh Buddhist Vihara near Kashmere Gate.
- From the late 1960s onward, many refugee families began seasonal sweater and woollen selling in Indian cities as an accessible livelihood, gradually organizing themselves into Tibetan market associations.
- There are around 200 Tibetan markets in Delhi at present like, Tibetan Refugee Market near Lal Quila/Jama Masjid, the Monastery Market near Ladakh Buddhist Vihara in Civil Lines, and stalls linked with Majnu ka Tila and Janpath.
- Over the decades, these markets have grown from modest rows of stalls into highly organised spaces with fixed shop numbers, associations, security, and loyal repeat customers.
Popular Winterwears in Tibetan Market Delhi:
Very beautiful winter wearables for the children are available here. Fabulous collection of woolen clothes with variety of prints for all ages of people either children, senior citizens, gents or ladies. You will get each and every winter requirement here daily wear as well as party wear also. Some of the popular articles are:
Children : Winter Dresses, Caps, Gloves, Socks, Jackets, Earwears, Ponchos, Complete Sets.
Ladies : Cardigan, Shawls, Stoles, Winter Dresses, Overcoat, Jackets, Blazers, Socks, caps, Gloves, Ponchos etc.
Gents: Jackets, Sweat Shirts, Pullovers, Caps, Gloves, Shocks, Mufflers etc.
Most of the shops have fixed price policy here so, negotiations are not possible. General prices range starts from INR 500 for ladies cardigan, INR 1200 for Gents Jackets and INR 150 for Gloves.
Special note for customers
- Prices are Fixed
- No Returns
- No Bargain
This Tibetan market near Lal Quila contributes to Old Delhi’s mixed culture, allowing shoppers to experience Tibetan products and, indirectly, the story of Tibetans in exile alongside Mughal and Indo‑Islamic heritage in the surrounding area.
Good Variety and Woolen Quality making a must‑visit spot for seasonal shopping and street food lovers. In the Red Fort/Jama Masjid belt, shoppers often combine Tibetan woolens with Old Delhi street food like kebabs, korma and sweets, making it an evening outing rather than just a shopping run.
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