Chandni chowk is the one of the popular markets in Delhi. It was basically established by Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan. He is the same King who had built world famous Taj Mahal, Red Fort and Jama Masjid. Visit Chandni Chowk with Theotherhome.com

2. OVERVIEW
One of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi has
around 2500 shops.

3. 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

4. LOCATION
Chandni 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.

5. PLACES
OF
WORSHIP

6. Shri Digambar Jain Mandir
Oldest and best
known Jain temple in
Delhi built in 1656.
Known for an
avian veterinary
hospital in a second
building behind the
main temple.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. EATING JOINTS
The 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.

12. PARANTHE WALI GALI
Gali Paranthe Wali or Paranthe wali
Gali (गली पराँठेवाली),(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

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. GIANIJI KA FALOODA
Gianiji 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.

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. FAMOUS
PLACES TO
SHOP

19. KINARI BAZAR
Kinari 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.

20. DARIBA KALAN
For 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.

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. 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.

24. 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.

25. 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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