Markets of Old Delhi the ultimate guide
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A Guide to the Markets of Old Delhi
A compilation by Alankriti Garg
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overview of the mark
and how
Red Line
Delhi Metro To reach Sadar Baazar, Nai Sarak, Khari Baoli, Bhagirath Palace and Chor Bazzar Bhagirath Palace is Asia’s biggest wholesale market for lamps and light fixtures. Khari Baoli is a veritable world of spices, dried fruits, nuts, aam paapad and even the most exotic spices and condiments you probably wouldn’t find anywhere else, at affordable rates. Do go there to shop these supplies. Sadar is a wholesale market for well, a lot of things. You can find everything from artificial jewellery and plastic toys to household goods like crockery and storage boxes, as well as a few stores selling readymade women’s and also mens and kids garments. Colourful wrapping paper, cute Post-Its, Sakura Pigma imports, quilling. 3
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to reach them ? Yellow Line Delhi Metro
To reach Chandni Chowk Chawri Bazar and Dariba Kalan Kinari Bazaar is the city’s fabric DIY heaven. It’s got numerous shops offering sequins, zari borders, latkans, buttons and everything else that you need to deck up an old outfit. Dariba Kalan. In this 17th century market, you can score beautiful silver pieces for at least 25 percent less than what you’d find at most stores in Delhi. Chatta Chowk, also known as Meena Bazaar (Jama Masjid also has a tiny Meena Bazaar Market), is the passageway near the Red Fort with a line of shops selling shawls, memorabilia, jewellery and even diaries. Back in the day, it was meant to be an imperial bazaar for royal women but today.sjid also has a tiny Meena Bazaar Market).
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The Moonlight Square
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ni chowk
“तुम बनारस घाट की शांित सी, और मैं चांदनी चौक का शौर”
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Chandni Chowk
aka the moonlight square Famous shops of the area for wedding shopping are Om Prakash Jawahar Lal, Asana Couture, It is the world’s biggest wholesale market for lamps and light fixtures. Khari Baoli is a veritable world of spices, dried fruits, nuts, aam paapad and even the most exotic spices and condiments you probably wouldn’t find anywhere else, at affordable rates. Do go there to shop these supplies. It also has suchbeautiful delicasies aeound it that a person can jdi Sadar is a wholesale market for well, a lot of things. You can find everything from artificial jewellery and plastic toys to household goods like crockery and storage boxes, as well as a few stores selling readymade women’s and also 7
The Chandni Chowk , also known as Moonlight Square is one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi, Delhi, India. It is located close to the Old Delhi Railway Station. The Red Fort monument is located at the eastern end of Chandni Chowk. It was built in the 17th century by Mughal Emperor of India Shah Jahan and designed by his daughter Jahanara. The market was once divided by canals (now closed) to reflect moonlight and remains one of India's largest wholesale markets. It is one of the most special. Chandni Chowk’s specialty is its variety and authenticity: food, delicacies and sweets of more than 1,000 kinds, sarees with chikan and zari. Narrow lanes host shops that sell books, clothing, electronics, consumer goods, shoes and leather goods. It is the location of the original Haldiram’s and brands such as Giani’s.[22] A particular local delicacy is the jalebis, which are fried in pure ghee (clarified butter)Starting from the Red Fort end one finds the State Bank of India building. A short distance away is Bhagirath Palace Begum Samru[23] which has an intriguing
what to find here? Sarees - Wedding Clothes with Chikankari and Zari Work Laces, Trims and Accessories Food and Sweet Delicacies
Must Have Sweets 1. Jalebi @ Old Famous Jalebi Wala 2. Shahi Tukda Near Jama Masjid 3. Rabri Faluda @ Giani’s Di Hatti 4. Moong Dal Ka Halwa @ Churuwala Marwari Sweet 5. Daulat Ki Chaat @ Khemchand Adesh 6. Kulfi @ Kuremal Mohanlal Kulfiwale
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The Moonlight Square
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ri baazar “तुम बनारस घाट की शांित सी, और मैं चांदनी चौक का शौर”
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Chawri Baazar
aka the paper paradise Famous shops of the area for wedding shopping are Om Prakash Jawahar Lal, Asana Couture, It is the world’s biggest wholesale market for lamps and light fixtures. Khari Baoli is a veritable world of spices, dried fruits, nuts, aam paapad and even the most exotic spices and condiments you probably wouldn’t find anywhere else, at affordable rates. Do go there to shop these supplies. It also has suchbeautiful delicasies aeound it that a person can jdi Sadar is a wholesale market for well, a lot of things. You can find everything from artificial jewellery and plastic toys to household goods like crockery and storage boxes, as well as a few stores selling readymade women’s and also 11
The Chandni Chowk , also known as Moonlight Square is one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi, Delhi, India. It is located close to the Old Delhi Railway Station. The Red Fort monument is located at the eastern end of Chandni Chowk. It was built in the 17th century by Mughal Emperor of India Shah Jahan and designed by his daughter Jahanara. The market was once divided by canals (now closed) to reflect moonlight and remains one of India's largest wholesale markets. It is one of the most special. Chandni Chowk’s specialty is its variety and authenticity: food, delicacies and sweets of more than 1,000 kinds, sarees with chikan and zari. Narrow lanes host shops that sell books, clothing, electronics, consumer goods, shoes and leather goods. It is the location of the original Haldiram’s and brands such as Giani’s.[22] A particular local delicacy is the jalebis, which are fried in pure ghee (clarified butter)Starting from the Red Fort end one finds the State Bank of India building. A short distance away is Bhagirath Palace Begum Samru[23]
what to find here? Paper Products, Wedding Cards Brass and Copper Products
Must Check Items 1. Collect Paper Swatches from different shops. 2. Hoard your paper supplies at wholsesale rates. 3. Dont forget to check out idols od dieties in brass. 4. Eat Moong Dal Ka Halwa @ Churuwala Marwari 5. Daulat Ki Chaat @ Khemchand Adesh 6. Kulfi @ Kuremal Mohanlal Kulfiwale
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The Moonlight Square
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r baazar “तुम बनारस घाट की शांित सी, और मैं चांदनी चौक का शौर” 14
Sadar Baazar
aka the main market Famous shops of the area are P. Toy Factory, Bachpan cycle, Baigchiji Cosmetics, School Junction etc. It is the world’s biggest wholesale market for lamps and light fixtures. Khari Baoli is a veritable world of spices, dried fruits, nuts, aam paapad and even the most exotic spices and condiments you probably wouldn’t find anywhere else, at affordable rates. Do go there to shop these supplies. It also has suchbeautiful delicasies aeound it that a person can jdi Sadar is a wholesale market for well, a lot of things. You can find everything from artificial jewellery and plastic toys to household goods like crockery and storage boxes, as well as a few stores selling readymade women’s and also 15
The Chandni Chowk , also known as Moonlight Square is one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi, Delhi, India. It is located close to the Old Delhi Railway Station. The Red Fort monument is located at the eastern end of Chandni Chowk. It was built in the 17th century by Mughal Emperor of India Shah Jahan and designed by his daughter Jahanara. The market was once divided by canals (now closed) to reflect moonlight and remains one of India's largest wholesale markets. It is one of the most special. Chandni Chowk’s specialty is its variety and authenticity: food, delicacies and sweets of more than 1,000 kinds, sarees with chikan and zari. Narrow lanes host shops that sell books, clothing, electronics, consumer goods, shoes and leather goods. It is the location of the original Haldiram’s and brands such as Giani’s.[22] A particular local delicacy is the jalebis, which are fried in pure ghee (clarified butter)Starting from the Red Fort end one finds the State Bank of India building. A short distance away is Bhagirath Palace Begum Samru[23] which has an intriguing
what to find here? Cosmetic Items HouseHold Items, Party Supplies
Must Check Items 1. Eat Desi Cholle Bhature from the dozens of small shops found at every corner. 2. Check out cool party supplies 5. Buy stationary items at low prices. 6. Kulfi @ Kuremal Mohanlal Kulfiwale
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The Moonlight Square
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ri baoli “तुम बनारस घाट की शांित सी, और मैं चांदनी चौक का शौर”
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Khari Baoli
Asia’s largest spice market Famous shops of the area are Food Centre, V. Ram Narain Suresh Kumar,C. Mahadev General Store. It is the world’s biggest wholesale market for lamps and light fixtures. Khari Baoli is a veritable world of spices, dried fruits, nuts, aam paapad and even the most exotic spices and condiments you probably wouldn’t find anywhere else, at affordable rates. Do go there to shop these supplies. It also has suchbeautiful delicasies aeound it that a person can jdi Sadar is a wholesale market for well, a lot of things. You can find everything from artificial jewellery and plastic toys to household goods like crockery and storage boxes, as well as a few stores selling readymade women’s and also 19
The Chandni Chowk , also known as Moonlight Square is one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi, Delhi, India. It is located close to the Old Delhi Railway Station. The Red Fort monument is located at the eastern end of Chandni Chowk. It was built in the 17th century by Mughal Emperor of India Shah Jahan and designed by his daughter Jahanara. The market was once divided by canals (now closed) to reflect moonlight and remains one of India's largest wholesale markets. It is one of the most special. Chandni Chowk’s specialty is its variety and authenticity: food, delicacies and sweets of more than 1,000 kinds, sarees with chikan and zari. Narrow lanes host shops that sell books, clothing, electronics, consumer goods, shoes and leather goods. It is the location of the original Haldiram’s and brands such as Giani’s.[22] A particular local delicacy is the jalebis, which are fried in pure ghee (clarified butter)Starting from the Red Fort end one finds the State Bank of India building. A short distance away is Bhagirath Palace Begum Samru[23] which has an intriguing
what to find here? Authentic Spices Herbs, Nuts, Pulses and Cereals
Must Do Items 1. Eat the chat full of tangy flavours at asia’s largest spice baazar. 2. Make sure to cover your nose if you any allergies with a mask. 3. Check out all of the colourful spices in the shops. 4. Collect samples of different types of ingredients.
The Moonlight Square
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ba kalan “तुम बनारस घाट की शांित सी, और मैं चांदनी चौक का शौर”
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Dariba Kalan
oldest bullion market Famous shops of the area are Shree Hari ram Jewllers and Gulab Sinh Johrimal for perfumes. It is the world’s biggest wholesale market for lamps and light fixtures. Khari Baoli is a veritable world of spices, dried fruits, nuts, aam paapad and even the most exotic spices and condiments you probably wouldn’t find anywhere else, at affordable rates. Do go there to shop these supplies. It also has suchbeautiful delicasies aeound it that a person can jdi Sadar is a wholesale market for well, a lot of things. You can find everything from artificial jewellery and plastic toys to household goods like crockery and storage boxes, as well as a few stores selling readymade women’s and also 23
The Chandni Chowk , also known as Moonlight Square is one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi, Delhi, India. It is located close to the Old Delhi Railway Station. The Red Fort monument is located at the eastern end of Chandni Chowk. It was built in the 17th century by Mughal Emperor of India Shah Jahan and designed by his daughter Jahanara. The market was once divided by canals (now closed) to reflect moonlight and remains one of India's largest wholesale markets. It is one of the most special. Chandni Chowk’s specialty is its variety and authenticity: food, delicacies and sweets of more than 1,000 kinds, sarees with chikan and zari. Narrow lanes host shops that sell books, clothing, electronics, consumer goods, shoes and leather goods. It is the location of the original Haldiram’s and brands such as Giani’s.[22] A particular local delicacy is the jalebis, which are fried in pure ghee (clarified butter)Starting from the Red Fort end one finds the State Bank of India building. A short distance away is Bhagirath Palace Begum Samru[23] which has an intriguing
what to find here? Pearl, Gold and Silver Jewellery Attar, natural perfumes
Must Buy Items 1. Explore chunky jewellery and precious stones in these narrow lanes 2 Load yourself with charismatic smells of the lanes and ittars of Dariba Kalan, availabe in various smells.
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Purani Dilli “ये शहर नहीं महफील है”
Happy Shopping