Chandni Chowk ,New Delhi

Chandni Chowk is one of the oldest and busiest markets in central north Delhi, India. The area is of historical importance to Delhi owing to its location between the Laal Quila (The Red Fort) and Fateh Puri Mazjid. With the most famous mosque of Delhi Jama Mazjid in the vicinity, along with Sheesh Gunj Gurudwara, Jain Mandir and a lot of small temples, the place witnesses a genuine cultural harmony.

Chandni Chowk's speciality is the variety of its markets and their Indian-ness. From authentic Indian food, delicacies and sweets of more than 1000 kinds, to sarees with chikan, zaree work. There are lots of narrow lanes with many shops selling books, clothing, shoes and leather goods, electronic and consumer goods and what not. The area, unlike the rest of the city, is congested. This is also a good area for window shopping. A particular local delicacy are the jileebis, which are fried in pure ghee (clarified butter).

External links

• A dedicated Chandni Chowk's website (http://www.chandnichowk.com)
• For travellers (http://www.traveladventures.org/continents/asia/chandnichowk.shtml)
• Small Description (http://www.thedelhicity.com/DelhiGuide/Dgu_lnd/chandnichowk.htm)