Visit to Chandni Chowk Delhi that is one of the famous market place of Delhi, which is visited by thousands of tourists every day. It houses various historical monuments in its area that dates back to Mughal period. The tourist's first choice to shopping at Chandni Chowk market Delhi, where they can shops artificial as well as semi-precious jewelry, embroidered bags, hand painted wall hangings, fake antiques, Wedding sarees, embroidery clothes, sweets, electronic goods and many more..
Interesting Facts about Chandni Chowk Delhi
There are some interesting facts of Chandni chowk Delhi that this associated with Indian history. Chandni Chowk has been there in Delhi from time of Mughals and since then it has been a prominent place. And even today it remains the most visited area of Delhi with all types of cheap products, food and other things available in the area.
Today it is a famous tourist place with many historical monuments like Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib, Meena Bazaar, Parathewali Gali and other markets present in the area.
Tourist here can buy traditional Indian clothes, artifacts, sarees, embroidery clothes, sweets, electronic goods and various other products.
However, Chandni Chowk is most famous for Parathewali Gali where you can taste unique but delicious parathas. Besides this area also has various restaurants and eateries where you can taste Indian street food as well as other cuisines of India.
Brief History of Chandni Chowk Delhi:
Chandni Chowk meaning Moonlight Square became a settlement during the Mughal period and rose to prominence during their rule. It remains an important place during the British rule and even after Independence of India.
Chandni Chowk was designed by Jahan Ara daughter of Shah Jahan. It was the place around Lal Qila that brought people from all over India to settle here.
Tourist attraction around Chandni Chowk:
The Red Fort or Lal Qila of Delhi is one of the heritage monument of Delhi India and tourist all over the world come to here to take a glimpses of the architectural beatury of this monument. The Red Fort or Lal Qila was built by Shah Jahan as the official palace of Mughals. It took 9 years to built this palace. Shah Jahan made sure that this Palace showed the royalty of Mughals. It was here that the famous Peacock Throne was kept.
Jama Masjid was the other building that Shah Jahan built here in Chandni Chowk. It is almost in front of Red Fort. It was built in 6 years and is still one of the biggest mosque of Delhi.
How to reach to Chandni Chowk:
Chandni Chowk Delhi is one of the busiest areas of Delhi and is well linked with buses and other transport vehicles. Here is how to reach Chandni Chowk:
Nearest Metro Station: Chandni Chowk Metro Station
Distance from Old Delhi Railway Station: 2 Kms
Distance from IGI Airport: 21 Kms
Hotels near Chandni Chowk
General Information about Delhi
Weather info:
Average temperature: 32 °C
Minimum Temperature: 3 - 4 °C
Maximum temperature: 45 °C
Best Time to visit Chandni Chowk Delhi:
If you are here for tour to historical monuments of Delhi then best time to visit Chandni Chowk Delhi is in the morning so that you can get enough time but if you have come here to roam in the market and buy stuff then the best time to visit is during the evening.
Tourist Spots (Entry fees, Opening & closing time):
The market ad historical monuments in Chandni Chowk remain open from morning to evening.
Location of Chandni Chowk Delhi:
Chandni Chowk is situated in the middle of the city near Old Delhi Railway Station.
Shopping at Chandni Chowk Market(Bazaar) Delhi:
Shopping at Chandni Chowk market Delhi is famous all over India for its cheap and budget products.
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