Chandni Chowk
The name Chandni Chowk in itself is an attraction for the tourists in Delhi. ‘Chandni’ means moonlit and ‘Chowk’ means square. Shopping in the century old shops of Chandni Chowk is an incredible experience. Chandni Chowk is result of the idea of Shah Jahan’s daughter. Chandni Chowk was the home to the famous Urdu and Persian poet Ghalib in his last years.Chandani Chowk is the most bustling traditional India shopping arcade in Delhi. Situated just opposite the Red Fort, Chandni Chowk is famous for its narrow roads and age-old shops selling quality products at wholesale prices. Chandani Chowk is indeed the most prosperous trading center dealing in low-priced household products to jewelry items, paper to iron and steel, wedding clothes to normal wears, and unlimited number of local and branded items. Adjacent to it, are located other famous bazaars like Chawri Bazaar, Khari Bari, Sadar Bazaar etc. Chandani Chowk is the most happening shopping arcade located in Old Delhi.
Chandni Chowk is paradise for the gourmets of Indian food also. The authentic Indian food, snacks and deserts served here are just awesomely tasty. Paranthe wali Gali , a narrow street famous for India pancakes, allures tourists from across the world to tinkle their taste buds with the variety of lip-smacking paranthas (Indian Pancakes) served here. This place is so popular that even the great politicians like Indira Gandhi,Jawaharlal Nehru, Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit, Atal Behari Vajpayee, Jayaprakash Narayan etc used to come here.
