Known for its historical significance, host of shops, chaos, and delicious local food, Chandni Chowk is counted among the most ancient marketplaces in Purani Dilli (Old Delhi in English). Established back in the seventeenth century by the Indian Mughal ruler, Shah Jahan, the place offers a nice sight of the Fatehpuri Mosque and is located on the opposite of the Red Fort.
The bustling shopping lane of Chandni Chowk is lined by porters and hawkers, showcasing the scenery of a bazaar of the medieval period. The place is a crucial historical site and is popularly known as the market that sells all kinds of products. Starting from its establishment, Chandni Chowk has always been known as the Shoppers’ Hub in India.
Shopping at this place is super fun and exciting since the whole marketplace is categorized into multiple narrow streets, with each one selling an abundance of different varieties of jewelry, clothes, shoes, bags, electronic devices, household essentials, décor items, figurines of Gods and Goddesses, and accessories.
Furthermore, as Chandni Chowk happens to be a wholesale marketplace so shoppers can expect to receive huge discounts and offers on almost all the products. This market is also a paradise for retailers. Apart from being an amazing shopping hub, Chandni Chowk is also a true haven for foodies.
The place houses many eateries selling mouth-watering Indian snacks and street foods such as Chole Bhature, Dahi Bhalle, Gol Gappe, Daulat Ki Chaat, Aloo Chaat, Kulfi, Kebabs, Ram Ladoo, and Chole Kulche.