If you happen to travel to Delhi, then Chandni chowk is a must visit. Chandni Chowk has an interesting history, this buzzing market place was also called the Moonlight Square, since it was divided by a canal, to reflect the moonlight! Did you know that most of the shops here was originally built in shape of a half moon?
Set against the backdrop of the Jama Masjid and Red Fort, this shopping destination is worth the visit, especially if you are a shopaholic, but then who doesn’t like to shop? The market caters to every kind of pocket, it has both big showrooms, as well as small shops catering to every need. Here’s why we say you must make one trip to Chandni Chowk.
Kucha Choudhary: Every photographers dream market
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Kucha Choudhary camera market, simply known as the photo market, is Asia’s largest hub for selling cameras and accessories . This market is a photographer’s dream, they stock everything from the regular, to the latest kinds of professional cameras, and you’ll be surprised at the price the cameras are sold in.
Khari Baoli Road: Spice Spice Baby!
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At the Khari Baoli road, is the biggest spice market. Here you will find from the usual to the rare and most exotic kind of spices. Besides that, it’s a sight to see bagfuls of spices that are displayed there that looks colourful and pretty. There are different kinds of chilies, nuts unrefined spices, grains, and salts to choose from here.
Dariba Kalan: The place for silver linings
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Dariba Kalan in Chandni Chowk is the oldest jewellery market. It was also known as the jewellery street earlier. Here you will find all types of silver jewellery. In the past the market also sold gold diamonds, gems and precious stones, but now most of the shops only deal in silver jewellery. There are all kinds of silver gift items too from photo frames to silver figurines of gods and goddesses. The price of the silver items are comparatively lesser than other places.
Go crazy with wedding shopping
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From blushing brides, wedding decorators, to fashion designers, there are chances that you might just bump into them at Chandni Chowk. It is a great place to find all that you need for weddings. The lanes may be narrow but it’s bustling because you can all-things-weddings at pocket friendly rates here. Apart from clothes and accessories and decoration stuff, you will find caterers and card printing shops too here.
Scents To Indulge In
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A place where you can find a variety of traditional perfume or attars in a 200 year old shop run by the seventh generation of the founder named Gulab Singh. Ruh Khus is one of their most sold attars. The best part about this shop is that they do not force sell their perfumes like most of the others. They even allow you to blend your own fragrances.
Paranthe Wali Gali : A Foodies Paradise
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Once you are done shopping then you can head to the famous Paranthe Wali Gali to take care of your hunger pangs. The galli is famous for its variiety of paranths that is served along with achars. There are many paratha places to choose from. Head on after the parathas to the oldest and most famous Old and Famous Jalebi Wala, for some mouthwatering jalebis and rabri.
Jama Masjid The Largest Mosque
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Since you are in Chandni Chowk, why not visit the Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India. It is one of the greatest architectural masterpieces. End your day in prayer while you admire the architecture and take in the sounds and sight of this historical masterpiece.
It’s worthwhile to take a days tour to Chandni Chowk, you will get drawn into the hustle and bustle of this busy yet charming, quaint part of Delhi.
