A Walk Within Chandni Chowk..!

Chandni Chowk, originally meaning "moonlit square" or "moonlit market", is one of the oldest and busiest markets. It’s a marjor attraction for tourists and as well as wholesale traders. It’s a densely populated market which has been around for more than three centuries and till date remains one of India's largest wholesale markets. Though the alleys are too narrow for comfort, waves of people can sweep you away if you remain static for a moment on the street. The whole place is interconnected by intersecting webs of small alleys, with tea stands or pan wallas at almost every corner you turn.

The main attraction here is that you can find almost anything in a small confine. If at one corner you find fabrics and laces at the next turn you would find food. The famous Paranthawala gully or Chatwalla or Jalebiwalla, they all have made a strenuous effort in maintaining their trademark which has only surged their popularity.

The place I visited and observed was “Kinari Bazaar.” On entering the market the first thing you think about the place is that all the shops are so beautiful. Festivals, weddings, engagements or any other occasion- all you have to do is pay a visit to kinari bazaar.

Kinari Bazaar

Stores cater to the needs of all types of religions- Hindu, Muslims or Christian- wedding or festival; all the necessary elements are available here. You can find the best type of embroidery, borders, laces, stone work and gold/silver work.  The prices are also very reasonable.

As you walk down the streets of chandni chowk, it’s a totally different experience as compared to walking inside a mall. Once must be visited by every Delhite..!