Chandni Chowk

Chandni Chowk Trivia

TCSAI — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:20:26 -0600

Some very interesting information on and about Amchi Dilli's very own Chandni Chowk - the oldest and the busiest market in Delhi.

Red Fort

anujgupta — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 08:58:09 -0500

Karim's

anujgupta — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 13:05:51 -0500

Karim's restaurant, in the heart of Old Delhi, not far from the Jama Masjid, remains one of the best places to sample rich Mughlai food.

Gurudwara Sisganj

sarfrazyusuf — Wed, 23 May 2007 06:15:16 -0500

Located on the main Chandni Chowk road, is one of the most sacred places of the Sikh community in the capital, Gurdwara Sisganj.

Begum Samru’s Palace

sarfrazyusuf — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 05:40:58 -0500

Commonly known as the Bhagirath Palace and North India's biggest electrical goods wholesale market, Begum Samru's Palace was originally owned by a witty Kashmiri Muslim woman, Begum Samru.

Gauri Shankar Temple

sarfrazyusuf — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 09:32:28 -0500

One of Delhi’s oldest temples at more than 800 years old – the Gauri Shankar Temple – is located in the busy Chandni Chowk area of the capital.

Mirza Ghalib’s Haveli

sarfrazyusuf — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 09:57:53 -0500

The Haveli of famous Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib (1796-1869) is located in the Chandni Chowk area of Old Delhi and is the place where the great poet spent the last three years of his life.

Jain Bird Hospital

sarfrazyusuf — Sun, 11 Mar 2007 10:10:54 -0500

In the Digambar Jain Temple complex at Chandni Chowk is situated one of the most unique and interesting hospitals, and the only one of its kind in Delhi – the Jain Bird Hospital.

Shopping Destination – Kinari Bazaar

sarfrazyusuf — Sun, 04 Mar 2007 07:42:11 -0600

Before the malls arrived on the scene, and even now, Kinari Bazar at Chandni Chowk remains one of the best places to go trousseau shopping for your wedding.

The Jama Masjid

sarfrazyusuf — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 09:19:23 -0600

Originally called Masjid-i-Jahanuma or 'The Mosque commanding a view of the World', The Jama Masjid quiet aptly has the distinction of being India’s largest mosque and also of being the last architectural work of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.

Places to Eat – Natraj Cafe

sarfrazyusuf — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 09:07:44 -0600

Natraj Café is another one of the zillion excellent eating options available at Chandni Chowk.

Have you tried the Japani Samosa?

sarfrazyusuf — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 11:07:11 -0600

Yes you heard it right – Japani Samosa is an innovative item comprising an oily samosa stuffed with a special potato mix and wrapped delicately like a dim sum, which is served with Pindi Chana and chutney.

Chandni Chowk

Haresh S. Khemani — Sat, 02 Dec 2006 08:50:11 -0600

Chandni Chowk is considered to be the largest trading center of India, whose foundation was laid down by daughter of Shahjahan, Jahanara.

The Mouthwatering “Paranthe wali Gali”

inmistia — Thu, 31 Aug 2006 01:34:03 -0500

In the heart of old Delhi at Chandini Chowk, there lies a historical landmark, offering mouthwatering delicacies to people since time immemorial, many proclaim since the time of the Mughals.

Chandni Chowk

smnthsai — Sun, 27 Aug 2006 10:47:07 -0500

Chandi Chowk is one of the oldest markets found in Delhi. It has its roots deep in history. When the famous Mughal emperor Shahjahan, who also built the Taj Mahal, shifted his capital to Delhi and built the majestic Red Fort, this market was created for favourite daughter, Jahanara.