Thrift Book Streets Across India Bookworms Should Visit

Daryaganj, DelhiThe Daryaganj Street of Old Delhi is a well-known pilgrimage for book enthusiasts. In its Sunday Book Market, you can find vendors selling a wide variety of old and secondhand books at affordable prices. College Street, KolkataAlso referred to as "Boi Para" (Book Street), College Street is one of India's most famous book markets, with a rich collection of old and rare books.Fort, MumbaiFlora Fountain in Mumbai, often referred to as the "Flora Fountain Book Market," has several old bookstores and stalls. You can find a mix of academic, fiction, and rare books here.Blossom Book House, BangaloreBlossom Book House on Church Street in Bangalore is a famous independent bookstore known for its collection of old and rare books.Abids, HyderabadAbids in Hyderabad is home to several old bookstores where you can find a wide range of books, including vintage and out-of-print editions.MG Road, PuneMG Road in Pune has several bookstores and stalls that offer a variety of old books, especially academic and reference books.Nai Sarak, DelhiNai Sarak is a bustling market known for its collection of textbooks, academic materials, and stationery. It is a lifeline for students and scholars due to its affordable academic resources.Landour Bazaar, MussoorieLandour Bazaar in Mussoorie is a book lover's haven, offering nostalgic bookstores filled with classics and local works. The place is also home to Indian literary giant, Ruskin Bond.Gandhi Maidan, PatnaThe area around Gandhi Maidan, Patna, is the top book haven in the city. You can find book ranging from fiction, non-fiction, historical fiction, and competitive exam books.Moore Market, ChennaiNear Chennai's Central Railway station, Moore Market is a hub for second-hand books. Here you can find books of an astounding range: classics, comics, fiction, non-fiction, biographies, and magazines.