Chandni Chowk

Shopping Spree in Chandni Chowk :

» Gauri Shankar Temple - It is the most revered place of Hindus in the Town - the Temple of Lord Shiva and his wife Maa Gauri. Every Hindu come s here. From other point of view, its the beauty of the temple which attracts people from all over.

» Moti Mahal Deluxe - The oldest and the most famous of Mughal Indian Restaurants in the town. This branch of Moti Mahal Deluxe in Chandni Chowk, is the oldest of all the Deluxes in the town. It used to serve the likes of Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi and serves the best of the Mughlai food. If you are in Chandni Chowk, don't miss it out.

» Parantha Wali Gali - India is famous for its Paranthas ( Indian Vegetarian roles); especially the North India. Any North Indian Breakfast is incomplete without the Paranthas. There are numerous Paranthas which are served with the Indian Sauces and Chutnies like the Aloo Ke Paranthe, Mooli Ke Paranthe, Palak ke Paranthe, Paneer ke Paranthe and Pyazz ke Paranthe. In this famous Paranthe Ki Gali of Chandni Chowk you will find 100 varities of Paranthas - all their to pamper your taste buds.

The sounds of Rickshaws bells, hoardings of bollywood actors and actresses, cows lined up in the road, shops with the colorful dresses, sweet shops, juice shops, the bycycles - all tell that you are now in the famous Old Delhi Market Chandni Chowk. Its always better to walk and talk then taking a Rickshaw in the roads of Chandni Chowk. With a few kilometers, its not difficult to take a walk round the Chandni Chowk.

Walking in any of the Cloth shops of the Chandni Chowk, will take you in a range of colorful chaniya cholis or ghaghra chunris. Embroided, glazed in colorful brades, these are bound to attract anyone. Starting with a range of Rs 5000/- per piece, these are the nominal price for a Ghaghra Chunri Dress. For the sarees to there is a wide range - silk and cottons, chiffon and jorget all can be found here. Apart from these, there are the Silver Jewellery, semi precious stones which are on a dispaly here to be sold.

Not to be Missed

Jama Masjid- One of the most beautiful Mosques in India, its a must see for all those who visit Chandni Chowk. There are very less chances that you will be able to see it in the Id Ul Fitur time, but in the rest of the time, you will be able to visit it.

Our Suggestions

Bargaining is the best thing in Chandni Chowk to do. The best of the Indian Dresses are made and sold here.

Its best to buy the Traditional Indian things from here, as whatever is made here goes to the Big Showrooms in South Extension and Connaught Place Market and is sold at exhorbiant price. So its better to buy from here as you also get a full variety and range of things here.

Its better to walk or to take a rickshaw in Chandni Chowk. As the roads are lean here, the cabs are of no use.

Festive time like Deepawali and New Year are the best time to shop. A lot of discounts and offers come in this time of the year.

Chandni Chowk is also famous for its street food. Foods like Chaat ( a mix of potatoes, deep fried with lots of Indian Spices and Sauces), Sharbats ( Indian Juices) and Kebabas are the popular ones.

The Traditional Dress of India - Ghaghra and Choli are best found in Chandni Chowk.

Money Converters can be easliy found in Delhi City. However, its difficult to find them in Chandni Chowk and Old Delhi. However, you may find one or two Brances of Western Union in the corners or else you can go to Bamk of India and State Bank of India for Money Conversion.

While you are going for a ride to Chandni Chowk, don't bring along your expensive or important things. There is lot of husle and bustle in the Chandni Chowk, so its better to keep the valueables in the Hotels Locker. Beware of Thugs !

Make a chioce of your own as far as food is considered. Mostly the food is good in most of the restaurants; still having food in your hotel is the best as the prices are reasonable there. All sorts of food - Indian, Chinese, Mexican can be found in the Good Hotels of the city.

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