Chandni Chowk Market (Moonlight Market)

This bustling market dates back to the 17th century and was founded by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir when he moved the capital to Shahjahanabad (present-day Old Delhi). In the past, the Red Fort was connected to the Fatehpuri Mosque by a canal that ran through the market. At night, the moon reflects shimmeringly on the water, since then the Market has always been called "Chandini Chowk" Market which means "Moonlit Square" - Moonlit Square.

The market is a short metro, taxi or rickshaw ride from Central New Delhi, you can combine a visit to Chandni Chowk with a visit to the nearby Red Fort or Jama Masjid.

Today, Chandni Chowk is one of the largest general markets in India. Here you can buy a variety of goods. In particular, the most famous products sold in the market are antiques, souvenirs, pearls, gold jewelry, perfumes, fragrances, shoes, clothes, and so on. leather goods, electronics and story books. Each item is sold in separate zones.

Follow the detour along Dariba Kalan Road, get lost in the street of gem jewelry shops, you will surely be frozen for a few seconds by the dazzling, mesmerizing lights emanating from the gems, gold, silver, and platinum jewelry in a variety of designs.

Prominent is Fabric Street with beautiful patterns of cloth and silk, often found on reliefs in temples and mausoleums. More unique with carpets, pillowcases or embroidered paintings on the wall, etc., studded with rhinestones, handcrafted and meticulously crafted. The price is affordable, so it mostly attracts tourists.

Spice Street is also a place that you should not miss. The Spice Market also sells nuts, herbs and tea. The spice baskets with the characteristic sharp smell of famous chili powders and curries in India will captivate food lovers, and delight photographers who like hot, striking tones.

An indispensable thing in the famous markets is the food court. At Chandni Chowk market there are more than 1,000 traditional dishes and sweets of the country. Enjoying delicious food while being immersed in the bustling local space is definitely a great experience. Many of the shops here are more than 100 years old and preserve the taste of medieval Delhi that makes people fall in love with this place.

This is also the site of many famous festival activities such as Republic of India Day January 26- The day when all Indian citizens regardless of religion and age come together to celebrate the anniversary of the country's founding. create. Some other typical religious festivals are also held here including Diwali, Dussehra, Id-ul-fitr and Sikh.

Business hours:

Daily, from 9:00-22:00