Its a different Market, not like the usual markets. Chappan means 56, so
there are 56 shops in this Market and its all about food. There is only one
thing which sells here - Variety of Indian Food. Think of the Indian Fast
Food and there you are. All yummy dishes served out in platter, at
reasonable prices can be found in Chappan Chowk of Indore City.
Indore, one of the big cities of Madhya Pradesh, is the shopping hub. Also
known as Mini
Mumbai
because of the close Proximity of the city to Mumbai and the fashion trends,
it attracts a number of students from throughout the country for Higher
Studies. With the pleasent weather throughout the year except the months of
May and June, its a favourite destination of many.
Location : Located on the Palasia Road, the Chappan Chowk, also
known as the Chaat Market, is one of the famous local markets of Indore
City. Being on the main Road, it can be easily reached by local
transportation or by cab. Once reaching the Market, its better to walk on
foot.
Fast Facts
Shopping
Spree in Chappan Chowk :
» Cloth Market - Indore City is also famous for its
Clothes. The Quality of Clothes found here is supposed to be best as
compared to other cities of Madhya Pradesh. With a number of cloth
Factories, the cloth being manufactured here is both of good quality and
is also cheap. Ant cloth Western or Traditional is worth buying.
A whole lane of Car parking and the hoards of people waiting for their
turn, speak out that you are in Chappan Chowk. Walk from one shop to
another and smell the aroma of the good food which is coming out from
these shops. Be it Punjabi, Rajasthani, Gujarati or South Indian - all
varities of Indian Fast Food is prepared in Chappan Chowk. To beat the
drums, there is a range of Indian Sweets to try from. Try out the Aloo
ki Papdi, sabudana ki khichdi, maalpua, pohapav bhaji, hot dog,
pani puri and samosas - some
of the most famous dishes of Chappan Chowk. It true, that who so ever
goes here, come here again and again.
Not to be Missed
Mandu- Not very far away from Indore City, is the place called
Mandu. Known for the beautiful Queen and the Rani roopmatis Palace, it s
one destination which cannot be missed out. Near to Mandu, there is also
one place called the Jahaz Mahal called the Ship Fort. Made in the shape
of a huge ship, this Palace is also a beauty of its own. Anyone going to
Indore cannot miss out the City called Mandu !
Our Suggestions
- Chappan Chowk is the Market only for Indian Fast Food. If you
purchase clothes, then there are good markets surrounding the Chappan
Chowk.
- Try out the local Indian Fast Food for which the Chappan Chowk is
so famous. It s the best you will get here.
- The Taste of Indian is in its sweets - that what they say - some
of the best Indian Sweets can be found in the Chappan Chowk. try out
the Local sweets like Ras Malai,
Gulabjamun and Rosogulla.
- There is no need to bargain here as the food items here are aptly
priced and moreover no one in Indian BARGAINGS OVER FOOD ITEMS.
- Evenings are the best time to be in Chappan Chowk. Moreover the
Chappan Chowk opens after 11 o'clock in the morning.
- Chappan Chowk is spread in a area of few kilometers, so its better
to park the vehicle in the Parking Lot and then move around.
- Only Indian Currency is acceptable in the Chappan Chowk. So take
the Indian Currency along.
- Money converters are all there in the town. So there shouldn't be
any problem in Currency Conversion. Banks like Punjab National Bank
and State Bank Of India can be of some help.
- For Tours and further information, contact us.
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