Chandni Chowk
Chandni Chowk
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The bustling wholesale market here is an excellent place to shop, explore, eat and soak up life in New Delhi.
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The area
Neighbourhood: Chandni Chowk
This densely populated neighbourhood of Old Delhi is more than three centuries old and is a prized treasure trove, home to diverse Indian communities is most popular for its heritage havelis, old bazaars and places of worship. Explore the everyday life of the locals as you walk into the spice, jewellery, dry fruits, wedding markets and build up an appetite for the Indian street food, including stuffed parathas & jalebis and Mughlai food at Karims. Head to the magnificient Jama Masjid for stunning views of Delhi 6, with the iconic symbol of India in the backdrop – Red Fort. The diversity of Old Delhi demands an entire day to truly enjoy all the treasures hidden in this culturally rich part of the city.
How to get there
  • Chandni Chowk • 3 min walk
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  • VIPIN_GOEL_TP_Impex
    New Delhi, India7,184 contributions
    Chandni Chowk is heart of Old Delhi- think & get that there
    Chandni Chowk is heart of Old Delhi. Full of hustle and bustle all across. The area is densely populated as well as has very dense commercial activities. The road from Lal Qila (Red Fort) to Fatehpuri Masjid is called Chandni Chowk. Recently the whole area is renovated with red stone. Vehicular traffic is closed for day time. Only hand rickshaws or E-rickshaws are plying on the road. Lot of greenery created on the centre of the road. Now people can walk on footpaths easily. Chandni Chowk is famous for local cuisine and snacks in restaurants or on road side or in small small shops along the road and streets. One can buy anything used in daily life from the market from regular to bridal clothing, jewellery, sweets, electricals, electronics, computers, shoes, all types of watches, cameras, cycles etc.; anything will be there at competitive prices. One can go there any no. of times and will find something new there. One can go to Paranthe Wali Gali, Kinari Bazar, Nai Sadak, Ballimaran, Kucha Mahajani, Khari Baoli, Chawri Bazar, Cycle Market, Bhagirath Place, Lajpat Rai Market and many more markets at or adjacent there. Red Fort, Sis Ganj Gurudwara, Jain Temple, Fatehpuri Masjid can be visited there.
    Visited May 2022
    Written 17 December 2022
  • Dirk W
    Alexandra Headland, Australia6,458 contributions
    Not in the morning
    Go to Jama Masjid, right in the heart of Old Delhi, and take a rickshaw for a quick exploration . . . just don't do it in the morning (as our guide suggested), because everything is closed. It is a labyrinth of narrow lanes with hundreds of shops, selling everything you'd ever want - and more. In any case, go back later in the evening and try the best of Indian street food.
    Visited February 2023
    Written 21 March 2023
  • Dennis P
    Melbourne, Australia2,104 contributions
    NOW THIS IS CROWDED, BUT INTERESTING IN PARTS
    As part of our tour we were taken on a three wheel tuk tuk ride down this crowded,cramped street/alley. Probably no more than a couple of metres wide. The lane was lined either sides by very small shops selling mainly women’s clothing This area was built in the 17th century and includes the India’s largest wholesale markets Tourists are taken down through this famous market in a three wheel rickshaw. It is crowded and there is really insufficient time to take it all in.constantly hitting holes and bumps in the alley , and narrowly missing similar vehicles coming the other way. Once out of this "tourist run" the rest of the tour through the bazaar was relatively interesting. Many spices shops, and small enterprises all trading mainly with locals The btuktuk ride really could be dispensed with. A total walking tour would provide more insitre to this bustling and colourful area
    Visited February 2023
    Written 21 March 2023
  • Simon D
    324 contributions
    Crazy Morning Enjoying the Sights of the Delhi Spice Market
    We think this the essence of India, well away from the regular tourist traps. We know this because this is a very busy area with all the locals going about their business. Our tour guide arranged a Tuk Tuk to transport us about 1 kilometre from where the bus parked to the marker proper. It is very organised in an Indian way. With local vendors selling their wares in front of little shops that open around 10.00am. Once this time passes they disappear and the shop behind starts up. Let us be direct by western standards the smells are just plain awful, but from the locals perspective that is normal. A spice shop we stood in front of was nearly overpowering from the many ground and whole spices on display. The streets are chaotic with Tuk Tuks, motorbikes, wheelbarrows, people, cars, cows, bulls and finally tourists all trying to navigate the broken and uneven ground. To sum up terrific and a must see. Just do not miss the spaghetti of wires where power is distributed, just crazy but apparently safe!!!!
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 9 April 2023
  • Andrew D
    Singapore, Singapore396 contributions
    Messy
    I feel that Chandni Chowk is very love it or hate it. It is very raw and it impacts all your five senses from every direction. While I do enjoy it for the first 10 minutes, its grittiness starts to grate me thereafter as it is hard to walk your way around narrow streets with vehicles trying to cross at the same time.
    Visited May 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 13 May 2023
  • thesizzlingdiary
    Gurugram (Gurgaon), India1,536 contributions
    Good for wedding shopping
    Chandni Chowk is a good market to buy items in bulk. They have a good variety of wedding lehengas for different budgets. Most of them are semi-stitched. You can also buy unstitched ethni suits at cheaper rates here. Gifting items such as comforter sets are available at reduced cost in the market. It can be crowded during the weekends and the lanes are really tiny. Do try the famous fried parathas here at the parathe wali gali. You can find a lot of wedding related things here such as a wedding cards, clothes, gifting items etc.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 11 August 2023
  • Andythebaggie
    Birmingham, United Kingdom2,326 contributions
    Vibrant and enthralling market
    We toured this market via rickshaw and it was a fun and unforgettable experience! Full of life and the vibrancy, colours and aromas that you read about in Indian markets. Very busy and bustling with a wide range of shops (haggling required of course!). Plenty of monkeys on the rooftops too!
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 27 September 2023
  • ranjeet K
    4 contributions
    Dense market for everything
    This is an amazing huge market, especially for wholesalers but also for people like me. Sachan Tours had arranged a special walk for us through the masala market, Fatehpuri mosque, and in several gullies where things are sold pretty cheap. One can not walk in the spice market without a mask because of the strong smell of spices, but it's worth seeing. We even bought some spices a bit of dry fruits. If you are in Delhi, it must be visited.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 9 October 2023
  • satwantpool
    Singapore, Singapore318 contributions
    Go to place
    Good but very crowded place for you to obtain your daily or household needs or festival items. A go to place for locals. Nothing much for tourist. Several historical places along the way.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 17 October 2023
  • VIPIN_GOEL_TP_Impex
    New Delhi, India7,184 contributions
    Do not Forget to Taste the Delhi 6 Flavour
    When we go there we have multiple choices to eat along with the work we want go there to do. This time we visited Favwara Chowk and have Fruit Cream just outside the Gurudwara. Delicious sweet taste that you will always remember for years to come. You can drive your car after 9pm in Chandni Chowk. Chandni Chowk is redeveloped few years back.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 1 December 2023
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VIPIN_GOEL_TP_Impex
New Delhi, India7,184 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
When we go there we have multiple choices to eat along with the work we want go there to do. This time we visited Favwara Chowk and have Fruit Cream just outside the Gurudwara. Delicious sweet taste that you will always remember for years to come. You can drive your car after 9pm in Chandni Chowk. Chandni Chowk is redeveloped few years back.
Written 1 December 2023
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Zarza's Travels
London, UK457 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
An explosion on the senses but a place full of so much life - this place has to be a must for travellers. The amount of shops, stalls and alleys is mesmerising - there is so much to see! Lots of spices and teas available - arguably along with everything and anything else you could possibly need! I suggest hiring a cycle rickshaw and touring the alleys - you see so much. Be sure to tip appropriately, these people work really hard for the tourists!
Written 31 October 2023
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satwantpool
Singapore, Singapore318 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Good but very crowded place for you to obtain your daily or household needs or festival items. A go to place for locals. Nothing much for tourist. Several historical places along the way.
Written 17 October 2023
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ranjeet K
4 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
This is an amazing huge market, especially for wholesalers but also for people like me. Sachan Tours had arranged a special walk for us through the masala market, Fatehpuri mosque, and in several gullies where things are sold pretty cheap. One can not walk in the spice market without a mask because of the strong smell of spices, but it's worth seeing. We even bought some spices a bit of dry fruits. If you are in Delhi, it must be visited.
Written 9 October 2023
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Andythebaggie
Birmingham, UK2,326 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
We toured this market via rickshaw and it was a fun and unforgettable experience! Full of life and the vibrancy, colours and aromas that you read about in Indian markets. Very busy and bustling with a wide range of shops (haggling required of course!). Plenty of monkeys on the rooftops too!
Written 27 September 2023
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WalkingPoint
Kumamoto, Japan394 contributions
Sep 2023 • Business
Wow... what a truly amazing experience. The hustle and bustle is stunning. Everybody is going somewhere, or doing something. Super interesting. Very exciting and enthralling. Go on a sunny day and allow three or four hours. Rambling streets, seemingly with no end. Really enjoyable
Written 15 September 2023
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Amila Perera
Gampaha, Sri Lanka460 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
The place is crowded and very easy to get lost. The items are cheap but need to bargain. Beware of pickpockets and street venodors who follows you non stop. Take a map and plenty of water .
Written 7 September 2023
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thesizzlingdiary
Gurugram (Gurgaon), India1,536 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Chandni Chowk is a good market to buy items in bulk.

They have a good variety of wedding lehengas for different budgets. Most of them are semi-stitched.

You can also buy unstitched ethni suits at cheaper rates here.

Gifting items such as comforter sets are available at reduced cost in the market.

It can be crowded during the weekends and the lanes are really tiny.

Do try the famous fried parathas here at the parathe wali gali.

You can find a lot of wedding related things here such as a wedding cards, clothes, gifting items etc.
Written 11 August 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Andrew D
Singapore, Singapore396 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
I feel that Chandni Chowk is very love it or hate it. It is very raw and it impacts all your five senses from every direction. While I do enjoy it for the first 10 minutes, its grittiness starts to grate me thereafter as it is hard to walk your way around narrow streets with vehicles trying to cross at the same time.
Written 14 May 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Dr S Sannoop
Durban, South Africa48 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Very busy and safe area. All the wedding outfits you will find here for Indian Weddings. Lots of places to eat. Very narrow streets. Lots of street shopping
Written 8 May 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

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