Chandni chowk- Delhi's largest shopping hub

You are probably already familiar with the streets of Chandni Chowk. Well, why wouldn’t you be? This market has been around for more than three centuries and is famous not only in India, but all over the world. Now, if you are someone who doesn’t know much about this place or are completely unaware about it, we will be glad to help you out with our curated Chandni Chowk shopping guide.

Shopping Markets In Chandni Chowk

In Chandni Chowk, you’ll find anything and everything, and the prices too will not make you cringe. The market is divided into several smaller markets which are famous for and dedicated to selling specific things. Here is a list of them:

 

1. Nai Sarak

Nai Sarak is famous for dealing in school and college textbooks, books for competitive exams, and the basic stationery items. They also have fiction and non-fiction novels, books in other languages, and basically books related to just everything. 

 

2. Dariba Kalan

This place is all about silver! Though you will find many more things like attar (natural perfumes), Kundan and Meenakari jewellery, but the speciality is the silver products. The silver jewellery items like earrings, necklaces, anklets, nose pins and nose rings among many other things are exceptionally beautiful and famous.

3. Khari Baoli

Spices are one of those things which India is famous for all over the world. The vast variety of spices that we use in our everyday life are something which seem very fascinating to most regions around the globe. The Khari Baoli market is a place where you will find all kinds of spices and herbs, nuts, dried fruits, etc. 

4. Kinari Bazar

The Kinari bazar is mostly famous for all the crazy wedding shopping you can do. Zari and Zardozi trimmings and tinsel, fabrics, borders, laces, and so many more things can be found here.

5. Moti Bazar

This place got its name after the cute little things that are sold here. Moti means pearls which are the main attractions here. Also famous for beautiful shawls to compliment those pearls. Head here for adding a twist to your style!

Places To Eat In Chandni Chowk

Now let’s talk about the places where you must eat when you go to Chandni Chowk.

1. Paranthe Wali Gali

Probably the first thing that comes in mind when you think about Chandni Chowk or Old Delhi, the Paranthe Wali Gali never fails to please your taste buds! This gali has many shops serving a huge variety of Paranthas with a Sabzi, Aloo, and various types of Achaars. There is also the Kulhad vaali Lassi to complement them perfectly!

2. Old Famous Jalebi Wala

The name says it all. This is one of the oldest, most famous Jalebi Walas in entire Chandni Chowk and even Old Delhi! After gorging on the crazy spicy food that Old Delhi is famous for, it is only natural for you to crave for desserts.

Wedding Shopping In Chandni Chowk

Your complete guide to best lehenga shops in Chandni chowk for bridal wear. Pick from the best designer bridal lehengas without burning a whole in your pocket. Don't pick a single store rather check them out all out before finalising your wedding lehenga as everybody's collection will leave your spoilt for choices. It's also about investing money, so be wise with picking up the right lehenga for your big day. 

To reach Chandni Chowk prefer taking a metro to the spot as the roads there are too narrow to even walk sometimes. You can take a vehicle uptil the metro station or where the market begins but try walking or using a rickshaw for going around.