Pasar Chandni Chowk
Pasar Chandni Chowk
4.1
10:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Monday
10:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Tuesday
10:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday
10:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Thursday
10:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday
10:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Saturday
10:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Sunday
Closed
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The bustling wholesale market here is an excellent place to shop, explore, eat and soak up life in New Delhi.
Duration: More than 3 hours
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Neighbourhood: Chandni Chowk
Chandni Chowk, in New Delhi, is a historic neighborhood that invites visitors into a world of rich cultural heritage and mesmerizing architecture. This place is an embodiment of an ancient city within a city, brimming with iconic landmarks such as the Red Fort and Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque. The labyrinthine lanes are a treasure trove of traditional bazaars selling everything from spices and perfumes, to clothing and jewelry. Food enthusiasts can delight in the myriad of street food vendors offering delicacies like paranthas, jalebis, and kebabs. Conveniently accessible via metro, rickshaws, or cycle rickshaws, Chandni Chowk is a captivating neighborhood that provides a unique glimpse into the soul of Delhi.
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- Chandni Chowk • 4 min walk
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EC13091
Ellicott City, MD1,783 contributions
Feb 2025 • Couples
You must visit this area to get a taste of Old Delhi. The spice smells can be heavenly. While most shops sell wholesale in bulk, tourists will find some that sell in small quantities. Hire a rickshaw here for the full experience but bargain the price in advance. They’ll suggest a very high charge but will come down. Warning: the narrow streets are bumpy, crowded and the ride even scary. But the area probably hasn’t changed in a century. Go!
Written 21 February 2025
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GIANMARCO P
Milan, Italy2,704 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
Old Delhi old Delhi, we are about to immerse ourselves in the most chaotic chaos that you cannot even imagine, we are about to enter Chandni Chowk, the crowded market of Old Delhi.
Once we get off the rickshaw we begin to get to know its narrow alleys under an unlikely tangle of electric cables clinging to poles in the air, like black festoons at a fair.
An infinite indistinctness of tiny shops, dark and stained shops, with a thousand forgotten unthinkable activities.
Inviting and smiling sellers and then fabrics, utensils, cosmetics, colours, canvases, nets, fruit baskets, oranges, pomegranates.
Penetrating smells of incense, the smell of oil, of fried sugar that stick to you, but also the smell of sewers.
Every opening is occupied by a very crowded crowd of men, a few women and children, and then goats, bicycles, dogs, many dogs with a suffering, dazed look like the gaunt cows that move very slowly among the tuk tuks, bicycles, pedestrians and the cars, and which stop in the middle of the road indifferent to the traffic and which none of the Indians ever pushes away.
Once we get off the rickshaw we begin to get to know its narrow alleys under an unlikely tangle of electric cables clinging to poles in the air, like black festoons at a fair.
An infinite indistinctness of tiny shops, dark and stained shops, with a thousand forgotten unthinkable activities.
Inviting and smiling sellers and then fabrics, utensils, cosmetics, colours, canvases, nets, fruit baskets, oranges, pomegranates.
Penetrating smells of incense, the smell of oil, of fried sugar that stick to you, but also the smell of sewers.
Every opening is occupied by a very crowded crowd of men, a few women and children, and then goats, bicycles, dogs, many dogs with a suffering, dazed look like the gaunt cows that move very slowly among the tuk tuks, bicycles, pedestrians and the cars, and which stop in the middle of the road indifferent to the traffic and which none of the Indians ever pushes away.
Written 26 March 2024
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mel7155
Singapore, Singapore1,355 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
Visited this site as it was a good place to feel the pulse of the people living in Delhi . Worth to visit for a couple of hours to observe how commerce is done in the city as well as to try masala chaai, buy snacks and spices . Taking g a tuk tuk into the site as well as walking through the site is a good way to see how the locals live .
Written 13 June 2024
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19Eric57
Uccle, Belgium2,841 contributions
Feb 2025 • Couples
Chandni Chowk, located in the heart of Delhi’s Old City, is a historic district and one of India’s oldest and busiest markets. Founded in the 17th century by the Mughal emperor Shâh Jahân, it is renowned for its vibrant atmosphere, narrow alleyways and specialized bazaars. There is a wide variety of products, from spices to jewelry to clothing and street food. The area is also home to iconic landmarks such as the Red Fort and Jama Masjid Mosque. Don’t hesitate to get lost in this must-see place to discover the essence of Delhi’s Old City before being dropped off at the nearest metro by TukTuk.
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Written 27 February 2025
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Minache S
New York City, NY74 contributions
Jan 2025 • Couples
A Vibrant Experience at Chandni Chowk and Sri Ram and Sons
Visiting Pasar Chandni Chowk was a whirlwind of vibrant colors, bustling energy, and endless shopping options. While it was quite crowded and a bit overwhelming at times, the atmosphere was unmatched, filled with the charm of Delhi's heritage. We were lucky to have a fantastic rickshaw wala, Aslam, who guided us through the lanes with great patience and local tips.
A highlight of our visit was shopping at **Sri Ram and Sons, where we found the best kurtas with exceptional service. The staff went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience, offering a remarkable collection and genuine hospitality. It’s a must-visit store if you’re in Chandni Chowk!
Overall, it was a memorable day filled with unique experiences. Highly recommend visiting, but be prepared for the crowds!
Visiting Pasar Chandni Chowk was a whirlwind of vibrant colors, bustling energy, and endless shopping options. While it was quite crowded and a bit overwhelming at times, the atmosphere was unmatched, filled with the charm of Delhi's heritage. We were lucky to have a fantastic rickshaw wala, Aslam, who guided us through the lanes with great patience and local tips.
A highlight of our visit was shopping at **Sri Ram and Sons, where we found the best kurtas with exceptional service. The staff went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience, offering a remarkable collection and genuine hospitality. It’s a must-visit store if you’re in Chandni Chowk!
Overall, it was a memorable day filled with unique experiences. Highly recommend visiting, but be prepared for the crowds!
Written 5 January 2025
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Harvey4455
Coventry, UK232 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
This bustling area of very narrow streets with tiny shops selling street food, clothes, jewellery and many tourist knicknaks is a must for anyone visiting Dehli. I particularly liked the wild monkeys that have found a home amongst the crumbling building, the whole place is really a sight to see. Yes, if you are a Western tourist you may get a little 'encouragement' from the vendors but it's all part of the experience. On the larger roads surrounding the market there are other things to see including busy temples and the street vendors who have set up to provide worshippers with the items they need. I thought that many of the shops did seem to sell similar goods, but I didn't go there to buy stuff but to soak up the atmosphere. Most shops don't seem to open until about 10am.
Written 18 April 2024
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Anna M
Nottingham, UK76 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
Easy to get to by metro. Absolute chaos, but one of my favourite places. The road is very long so I took a rickshaw to the spice market. Which is fabulous and to the jewellery and gem quarter equally fabulous. Dont haggle too much. And pay the cycle rickshaws about double what they ask. These guys are knackered.
Don’t be the person who gets home and realises that they screwed someone’s takehome for the sake of 50p.
The prices here are Some of the lowest in the city.
Drink the coconut water and accept sweet masala chai from the stall holders.
It gets really hot. I bought spices, decorations jewellery, lovely scented oils,
And don’t be put off, I felt completely safe. Best to go about 5-8pm when it closes.
Don’t be the person who gets home and realises that they screwed someone’s takehome for the sake of 50p.
The prices here are Some of the lowest in the city.
Drink the coconut water and accept sweet masala chai from the stall holders.
It gets really hot. I bought spices, decorations jewellery, lovely scented oils,
And don’t be put off, I felt completely safe. Best to go about 5-8pm when it closes.
Written 31 March 2024
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Mr. Wiegert
Germany5 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
Please be ready for excitement and crowd. The place is filled with everything that one could think of. The old houses standing tall in between few lanes are mind blowing and exotic. If you are not a crowd person, this place is not for you.
Written 20 April 2024
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旅のホルマリン漬け
Saitama, Japan12,296 contributions
Jan 2025 • Couples
The clutter of unorganized places, rickshaws, cars, people and crowded stalls is crowded and cluttered. That's exactly India. Can you enjoy it. Wouldn't you enjoy it, would you? will depend on the person you are talking to! I really enjoyed it. It's this mess that's really entertaining.
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Written 9 March 2025
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Roberto G
Province of Lodi, Italy4,053 contributions
Nov 2024 • Friends
Visited by rickshaw, which might seem like a convenient and quick solution but in reality it is just convenient because the human crowd and the traffic of the various means slows everything down. We are in old Delhi and usually you make a pass combining it with the nearby mosque. There is everything and not just intended as merchandise for sale. Noises, smells, colors, a cross-section of India in a few kilometers.
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Written 9 January 2025
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Will Chandigarh Chowk be open on 1 January 2024?
Written 25 December 2023
Roughly how much should I pay for a rickshaw ride? Also, hoe much can you barter with the stall holders? Should you knock off a third or 50% etc?
Written 5 October 2019
For riksha/auto ride - It depends on distance roughly for first 2 kms the price is Rs. 30 approx and after 2 km, the charges are Rs. 9 per km.
You can bargain upto 30-40% but few shops have fixed price.
Written 5 October 2019
Buonasera dove posso trovare pomelli di ceramica colorati per cassettiere? So che a New Delhi si trovano a buon prezzo
Written 18 January 2019
Buonasera dove posso trovare pomelli di ceramica colorati per cassettiere? So che a New Delhi si trovano a buon prezzo
Written 18 January 2019
Credo che nel bazar si possa trovare di tutto, dai gioielli agli alimentari, dall'antiquariato ai tessuti, dall'artigianato alle droghe, prodotti originali o contraffatti, dal vestiario ai cambi valute al black market
Written 7 January 2020
Hi. We are looking for old saree borders for commercial use. Anyone who can give us an adress where we can find it in Delhi?
Written 15 September 2018
Im travelling to delhi and staying for 3 days very soon. Where can i buy reasonably priced fashionable ladies clothes ? Which stalls/bazaars in Chandni Chowk are recommended.
Thank u.
Written 9 September 2018
When u travel chandni chowk u get every streets with a different varieties u get everything here and when u travel here just try parantha wali gali or galebi rabdi too. But if u for three days here then go to Janpath,Sarojini and if u wana buy in whole sale prices then visit tank road and Gandhi nagar market too . Ethical,traditional -chandni chowk
modern _ sarojini nagar,janpath
wholesale modern western-gandhi nagar,tankroad
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Written 20 September 2018
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