GoBazaar

Find the markets
locals love.

We're building a community-led way to discover India's markets, haats and food streets.Find local markets near you and know what each one sells, when it's open and what to expect before you go.

GoBazaar app concept listing markets open today near you, with 12 market types, contributor levels and local reviews

Google Maps knows where. Locals know why.

India's best shopping happens in markets that rarely have a website. GoBazaar is being designed so the people who visit them can share what they know, the way local guides do for restaurants.

Markets near you

Nearby markets, which ones are open today, and what is trending in your city.

A map of local life

Every market on one map, grouped as you zoom out, with quick filters.

Photos from people who go

Community photos, videos and reviews that show what a market is really like.

Questions answered locally

Ask about a market and get answers from people who know it well.

Who GoBazaar is for.

GoBazaar is for anyone who would rather shop where the city shops: in its haats, bazaars and street markets.

Weekend shoppers

Find the weekly haat or flea market that is actually open this Sunday, and what to buy there.

Newcomers and travellers

Arrive in a new city and see its street shopping markets, food streets and night markets on one map.

Food lovers

Food streets and what each market's nearby stalls are known for, from people who eat there.

Collectors and heritage explorers

Antique, handicraft and furniture markets, with notes on what to look for and how much to bargain.

Families and older visitors

Check parking, washrooms, crowd levels and accessibility before planning the trip.

Locals who know their market

Share photos, answer questions and earn levels and badges for helping others.

How GoBazaar will work.

Four steps from a search to a good trip, and back again so the next visitor knows more.

  1. Find markets near you

    See local markets near you, which are open today and what is trending in your city.

  2. Filter by what you want

    Pick from twelve market types, or filter by city, distance, rating and opening days.

  3. Read the market page

    Timings, UPI, parking, bargaining, crowd, accessibility, photos, reviews and directions.

  4. Go, then add what you saw

    Post photos, write a review or answer a question, and help the next visitor.

Twelve kinds of market, one app.

From the vegetable market down the road and the weekly haat to the mela that comes once a year, search street shopping markets across India by category, city, distance, rating or what's open today.

  • Daily markets
  • Weekly haats
  • Flea markets
  • Handicraft markets
  • Furniture markets
  • Antique markets
  • Wholesale markets
  • Street shopping
  • Flower markets
  • Food streets
  • Seasonal melas
  • Night markets

Know before you go.

Every market gets a page with the practical details a first-time visitor wants, plus its history, photos, reviews and directions.

  • Days open and timings
  • What it's famous for
  • Best time to visit
  • How crowded it gets
  • Parking
  • Public transport
  • Washrooms
  • Food nearby
  • Whether UPI works
  • How much to bargain
  • Accessibility
  • What you can shop for

Built by the people who shop there.

Reviews with pros and cons, photos, videos, suggested edits, answers to questions and reports of closed markets all earn points. Points unlock levels and badges.

  1. Explorer
  2. Local Expert
  3. Bazaar Guide
  4. Master Guide
  5. Legend
  • Photographer
  • Bargaining Expert
  • Food Hunter
  • Heritage Explorer
  • Weekend Shopper

AI that helps you plan the trip.

  • A short summary of each market
  • Why it's worth the trip
  • Shopping tips and best buys
  • Things to avoid
  • Markets to pair it with nearby

What comes after launch.

  • Offline maps
  • Festival calendar
  • Route planner
  • Multiple Indian languages
  • Vendor listings
  • Crowd prediction

GoBazaar vs the usual ways to find a market.

Today most people find markets through a map search or by asking around. GoBazaar is designed to keep what locals know in one place.

Finding the right marketMap apps: Search by name or “near me”Social posts and word of mouth: Depends on who you askGoBazaar: Twelve market types, open today, by city or distance
Weekly and seasonal timingsMap apps: Often missing for haats and melasSocial posts and word of mouth: Remembered, rarely written downGoBazaar: Days open, timings and the best time to visit
Practical detailsMap apps: Address and general ratingsSocial posts and word of mouth: Scattered across posts and commentsGoBazaar: UPI, parking, bargaining, crowd, washrooms and accessibility
Photos and questionsMap apps: General reviews of a placeSocial posts and word of mouth: Lost in a feed after a few daysGoBazaar: Market photos, reviews and Q&A from people who go
Credit for localsMap apps: Generic reviewer pointsSocial posts and word of mouth: NoneGoBazaar: Contributor levels and badges for market knowledge

This compares common patterns, not any one app.

Questions about GoBazaar.

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What is GoBazaar?

GoBazaar is an app we are building for discovering India's local markets, from daily vegetable markets and weekly haats to food streets, night markets and seasonal melas.

When can I use GoBazaar?

GoBazaar is being built for Android and iPhone. Join the waitlist on this page and we will tell you when it is ready.

Which kinds of markets will GoBazaar cover?

Twelve types: daily markets, weekly haats, flea markets, handicraft, furniture, antique and wholesale markets, street shopping, flower markets, food streets, seasonal melas and night markets.

What will a market page show?

Days open and timings, what the market is famous for, the best time to visit, crowd levels, parking, public transport, washrooms, food nearby, whether UPI works, how much to bargain and accessibility.

Who adds the information?

The community. People who visit a market can add photos, videos and reviews, suggest edits, answer questions and report closed markets. Contributions earn points, levels and badges.

How will AI help?

AI trip help is planned: a short summary of each market, why it is worth the trip, shopping tips, things to avoid and nearby markets to pair it with.

How is GoBazaar different from a map app?

A map app tells you where a market is. GoBazaar is designed to tell you when it is open, what to buy, whether UPI works and how much to bargain, from people who shop there.

Be first to explore what's nearby.

GoBazaar is coming to Android and iPhone. Join the waitlist and we'll tell you when it's ready.