OVERVIEW One of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi has

around 2500 shops.

Built in 17th century by the Muslim emperor Shah Jahan.

The favourite daughter of Shahjahan, Jahanara laid the foundation of today Chandni Chowk which is the largest trading centre of North India.

Market was once divided by canals to reflect moonlight hence the name.

ORIGIN

LOCATIONChandni Chowk runs through the middle of the walled city,

from the Lahori Darwaza (Lahore Gate) of the Red Fort to Fatehpuri Masjid.

Situated opposite the Red Fort, the bazaar has several galis (lanes). Each of these galis represent a specialty of this market

Located in Central Delhi.Easily accessible due to Delhi Metro Connectivity.Close to ISBT and Old Delhi Railway Station.

PLACES OF

WORSHIP

Shri Digambar Jain MandirOldest and best

known Jain temple in Delhi built in 1656.

Known for an avian veterinary hospital in a second building behind the main temple.

Jama Masjid

The principal mosque of Old Delhi.

Built by Shah Jahan in 1650 AD.

25,000 people can pray here at a time.

Cost of the construction in those times was 10 lakh.

Gurudwara Sheesh Ganj

Established in 1783 by Baghel Singh to commemorate the martyrdom site of Guru Teg Bahadur.

The trunk of tree under which the Guru was beheaded is preserved here.

Gauri Shankar Temple

The 800 year old Gauri Shankar Temple is a Hindu temple.

Temple was built by Apa Ganga Dhar, who survived a severe battle injury after praying to lord Shiva.

RED FORT The Red sandstone of the massive Red Fort rise 33 metres above the

clamour of Old Delhi as a reminder of the magnificent power and pomp of the Mughal emperors. The walls, built in 1638, were designed to keep out invaders, now they mainly keep out the noise and confusion of the day.

EATING JOINTSThe eating joints in Chandni Chowk are famous not only in Delhi, but all over India. Most of these date from the last century, some even earlier than that. Here, with every bite, one samples not only a delicacy but also a piece of history!

Handed down from father to son, many of these businesses are now being managed by the 4th or 5th generations. They include halwais (confectioners), namkeen (spicy savories) shops, chaatwalahs and many others.

PARANTHE WALI GALI Gali Paranthe Wali or Paranthe wali

Gali ( गली� पराँ��ठे वा�ली�),(literally "the bylane of fried bread") is the name of a narrow street in theChandni Chowk area of Delhi, India , noted for its series of shops selling paratha, a fried Indian bread, and now a popular culinary destination.

Famous gourmet locality in the world.

Famous for Various kind of Paranthas including Fried Paranthas, Stuffed Paranthas, etc.

Open till late in the night

KARIM’S This place specializes in Mughlai food , turning a century old this year,

age alone in this case can vouch for the popularity and the level of awesomeness of the food served. It is made the same way with the same ingredients since over 100 years.

GHANTEWALA HALWAI The Ghantewala Halwai in Chandni Chowk in Delhi,

established in 1790 CE is one of the oldest halwais (traditional sweet shop) in India. Check out Sohan Halwa, Motichoor ladoos and Pista burfi.

 

GIANIJI KA FALOODAGianiji ka Falooda famous for Rabri Falooda, established around 1947. I haven't tasted stronger thick shakes anywhere in India. There are various branches of Gianiji all over the Delhi but the taste at the original shop surpasses way beyond anything you have ever tried.

NATRAJ’S DAHI-BHALLE

It sells one of the best version of dahi-bhalla in the city. The cream is creamy and thick, the bhalla is coarsely brown and the chatni is poured with a restrained hand so that all the elements are in perfect harmony. It is very near to Chandni Chowk metro station.

JALEBI-WALA The shop was established around 1890. Jalebi is local

delicacy which are fried in pure ghee (clarified butter).

Thick and juicy golden colored ring of deep fried maida batter, soaked in sugar syrup.This is one famous shop in Chandni Chowk. It stands at the turning to Dariba Kalan.

FAMOUS PLACES TO

SHOP

KINARI BAZARKinari Bazaar is very famous for zari and zardozi work, of any and every kind. It can offer anything and everything that one may need for an Indian bridal trousseau. 

DARIBA KALANFor silver jewelry shopping in Chandni Chowk, Dariba Kalan is the perfect

place. Once a place full of gold and silver jewelers, it now specializes in silver jewelry. 

 Today, most of the shops in Dariba Kalan trade in silver and costume jewelry. Some also deal in authentic itar, a special variety of perfume and attar.

CHHATTA CHOWK BAZAAR A covered bazaar, dating back to the 17th century, was meant for ladies in veil. In

this covered thoroughfare leading up to the Red Fort, the caravan traders would lay out their wares and move away. The ladies could then come and make their choice without being observed. Today, the market has 40-odd shops selling artificial and semi-precious jewellery, embroidered bags, hand-painted wall hangings and 'antiques' with dubious authenticity. 

NAI SARAK A popular book-shopping

destination in Old Delhi is Nai Sarak. Connecting the main Chandni Chowk Road with Chawri Bazaar, Nai Sarak has numerous wholesale and retail shops selling college and school textbooks. Just a left turn from the famous Paranthewali Gali will take you to Nai Sarak. You will also find shops that sell only stationery items. The market remains closed on Sundays.

DARYAGANJ BOOK MARKET

Be it the latest best-seller or an out-of-print book, Delhi is a hot destination for buying books. Stretching for more than a kilometre, the Daryaganj Old Book Market is often referred to as the world's largest weekly book market. It is organised every Sunday. Most of the books available here

are used. Besides the throwaway price, the availability of a wide variety and out-of-print, difficult-to-find books draws buyers here. From fiction to medical sciences, architecture to cookery, comics to atlases, classics to magazines, and management to hobbies, name any genre and you can find it here.

CHOR BAZAR Located near the Red Fort and

Lajpat Rai Market, Chor Bazaar literally means "Thieves' Market". From electronic items to designer clothes, you can find everything here. Prices are enticingly low but the life of the product can't be guaranteed. You have to depend on verbal assurances and on your own judgement.

BHAGIRATH PLACE

Bhagirath Palace is supposed to be the largest electrical goods market in Asia. Apart from that, it is also famous medical equipments and allopathic medicines.

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