The place is an example of beautiful Georgian style architecture. Around the Central Park semicircular buildings form a busy shopping and dining hub, The sections are marked with the letters of alphabet. Many interesting stores and restaurants. We ate at Diggin. Be prepared to assume defensive and unfriendly body language to survive the stroll. Otherwise constant harassment and aggressive beggars completely change the experience.

Located right in the heart of the New Delhi, Connaught place is a busting hive of activity. Before the bazaars, stalls and dining establishments sprouted around Connaught place, the area was all about Cinemas. In the 1920's it wasn't Bollywood and Hollywood shows that has the spotlight. It was built under British rule between 1929 and 1933. Robert Tor Russell designed this British Commercial center in collaboration with W H Nicholls. It is Circular and known as the largest commercial hub of its king in India. It was named after Prince Arthur, 1st Duke of Connaught, third son of Queen Victoria and uncle of King George VI of England, who visited India in 1921. The area in and around Connaught place is a shopper's Paradise. The Market is divided into two circles. Inner circle and outer circle. The inner circle comprises of Blocks A to F. All Major brands outlets are available in Inner Circle. The outer Circle of Connaught place consist of Block G to P having all big Show rooms.

I had a full split in both the rubber soles of my sandals as I walked through Connaught Place. Initially I told the shoe repairer that approached me that I wasn't interested (the place is tout hell - you need to shut out everyting) but when he showed he'd spotted my broken soles and assured me he could fix them I asked his price. 220 rupees. I said OK so we swapped sandals and he got to it. He was great. He glued the split and then used a real heavy duty black twine to sew the rubber soles together. It looked like really good workmanship so I paid him 500 rupees. I think he said his name was Mr Shoes which in itself is brilliant. He's a young guy, from Rahasthan, pushy but respectful. If you're in Connaught Place and need shoe work Mr Shoes is your man. See pic. But be careful - there's also some real scam shoe cleaners at Connaugt Place. The day after Mr Shoes I got done by the 'poo on the shoe' scam. (one shoe cleaner points out you've got 'poo' on your shoe and another bloke suddenly appears and suggests you get them cleaned). I knew I'd been done but because of the language barrier I couldn't tell them them off. I insisted on agreeing on a price of 100 rupees, he half agreed and I watched him closely to make sure he did a good job. When he was done he said it was 250 rupees. His mate suddenly re-appeared and said Indian prices sir. I told both of them flat out we agreed on 100 rupees and that's all he's getting. I then gave him the cash and walked off.

Visited here a few days back and found out the best market. Costly to Pocket Friendly option available. There is a Market Called Palika Bazar where you will get Sasta and Tikau material in terms of Garments and all.

A sprawling group of expanding circles, with endless shops, restaurants, stalls, beggars and entertainment. An absolute must when in central Delhi. Ideal for dining or just relaxed exploring. Some recognizable shops but mostly local.