If you visit Nanded (Maharashtra), here are Top 5 shopping‑places/markets/malls you should check out — with enough detail so a new tourist or visitor can use this as a mini guide.
1. Treasure Bazaar
- Overview: Treasure Bazaar is one of the largest and most modern malls in Nanded — described as “a shopper’s paradise” that spans a large area and offers a mix of shopping, entertainment and dining.
- What you can find: Apparel, electronics, home furnishings, sports equipment, cosmetics, etc. Good for both casual shopping and more comprehensive buys.
- Extras: The mall also reportedly includes gaming zones, restaurants and multiplexes — so you can combine shopping with entertainment and meals in one place.
- Good for: Tourists, families, anyone wanting a modern mall experience (AC, variety, all-under‑one‑roof convenience).
2. Mata Guruji Shopping Complex
- Overview: Run by the local religious‑institution trust (connected with the local shrine community), this shopping complex houses many shops under one roof.
- What you can find: A variety of items — from everyday products to occasion‑specific goods. The complex reportedly has 72 shops, offering good variety.
- Good for: Visitors looking for a broad selection of daily‑use goods, gifts, and shopping in a more local, structured environment (less chaotic than open bazaars).
3. Degloor Naka Market
- Overview: A traditional local marketplace on Degloor Road — known as one of Nanded’s busiest and easily reachable from the railway station.
- What you can find: Wholesale and retail items — fresh fruits & vegetables, household items, everyday needs. Great for local, affordable shopping.
- Atmosphere: Typical Indian bazaar feel — open‑air stalls, busy crowds. Good for budget‑friendly and everyday shopping.
4. Mahatma Phule Market / Main Street Markets
- Overview: Part of the network of traditional markets in Nanded — including Main Market / Guru Bazaar / Mahatma Phule Market — these are the old‑town style markets where you get a taste of local life and shopping culture.
- What you can find: Clothes (traditional & everyday), fabric, small handicrafts, local goods; also small shops for daily needs. Good place if you want traditional, local shopping and possibly bargains.
- Good for: Tourists wanting souvenirs, affordable clothes, a glimpse of local lifestyle, and shopping in a non‑mall, local‑market environment.
5. Klassicnx Fashions
- Overview: For more targeted clothing purchases — from everyday wear to ethnic wear — there are good local clothing stores. Among them, Klassicnx Fashions is often recommended. Others include Fashion Saadi Center, Panchsheel, Kumar Readymade, Khoobsurat.
- What you can find: Men’s, women’s, kids’ wear; ready‑made garments; traditional and modern outfits. Many stores support online payments, and often have decent collection and fitting services.
- Why useful: Good for travellers wanting to buy local clothes (casual or ethnic), or for residents needing quality ready‑made garments without going to a mall.
Tips for Tourists / Visitors
- Pick based on purpose: If you want a modern, comfortable mall experience (with AC, variety, and indoor shopping) — go to Treasure Bazaar or Mata Guruji Shopping Complex. If you want local flavour, bargains, everyday items — go to Degloor Naka Market or Mahatma Phule Market.
- Combine sightseeing + shopping: Nanded is also known for spiritual/historical sites (like the shrine Takht Sri Hazur Sahib Gurudwara), so you can weave shopping + sightseeing in a day.
- Budget‑friendly options exist: Local markets and clothing stores often offer more affordable prices than malls. Good for souvenirs, daily wear, local produce.
- Timing & convenience: Local markets are likely more active in mornings or early evenings. Malls offer comfort especially when outdoor heat or rains are high.