Top Things to Do in Chandni Chowk
THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Chandni Chowk, New Delhi
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- DayTrip4655701298314 contributionsThis is the old Delhi you were called because old things are done everyday in the chandni chawk .I had go in August when independence day was near so I purchases kites for the 15 august and chandni chawk streed food also best ever taste they serve with their traditionWritten 7 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- purnimaMumbai, India13 contributionsIt was a long queue for buying the ticket ,it was a busy day but we did it after a bit of hassle, it was an incredible experience to see the oldest fort of delhi. We really admire the architecture and diwan e aam and khas court. Our India is full of rich architecture and culture.one should visit this place and see how things have changed by the time and as the fort has changed.Written 25 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Czar EmmanuelManila, Philippines10,222 contributionsBuilt in the 17th century, this place is rich in history and is an active religious center as well. It used to be the imperial mosque of the Mughal empire until 1857. Today it's one of the most visited sites in Old Delhi due to its impressive architecture and structures. It's a must visit place in Delhi, very accessible by public transportation (especially by the metro subway). Check the schedule first before visiting the site.Written 21 June 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mayank ChauhanNew Delhi, India21 contributionsVery comfortable, safe, reliable and time bound way to commute in Delhi NCR. I am a regular traveller in Delhi Metro. I would like to specifically mention that once I left my umbrella in the baggage scanning machine at Dwarka Sector-8 metro station, after coming home I was able to reach out to DMRC over phone and they confirmed to have found my umbrella which I later collected from the station. Such type of customer centric approach is commendable.Written 13 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jaspreet SinghAmritsar, India205 contributionsi visit this market bcuz i hear alot about it but the truth is u need to stay alert and beware of or surroundings and the goods and product are in affordable price only if u know the quality and specifications of the product.Written 1 May 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ghoomboomNew Delhi, India104 contributionsThis is a small Haveli in a small crowded street of Chandni Chowk In Old Delhi. It was here that Mirza Ghalib spent last nine years of his life. The visit takes you back 150 years in history and brings in mind the images when Ghalib would have lived here. Sheer delight. The place has now been converted into a small museum of sort where things related to Ghalib are kept and his poetry is written. I had visited Chandni Chowk so many times earlier but was not aware of this historical jewel in one of the alleys. Quite clean and calm, must visit if you love Ghalib and his poetry.Written 13 January 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- macedonboyGlasgow, UK1,85,662 contributionsGali Paranthe Wali is a small street in the jam packed Chadni Chowk district. The street is famous for the number of restaurants specialising in Parathas, hence the name. Apparently, the likes of Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, and Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit have all visited this street and gotten a paratha meal. This was the only visit to this street in all my visits to Delhi and there’s certainly a lot of servings of parathas. I suppose it’s one of those iconic street food places like Curry Mile in Manchester. Not really my type of place, but at least I’ve visited once. As an aside, there’s also a restaurant namesake .. which I read is not very good.Written 17 February 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Geoff HSissinghurst, UK17,369 contributionsOur rickshaw ride through Old Delhi dropped us off outside the Gauri Shankar Temple. This hugely important temple is so peaceful and quiet, especially when compared to the hustle and bustle of Chandi Chowk outside. Take some time to drink in the atmosphere but remember, although photographs can be taken of the exterior, taking photographs inside is not allowed.Written 20 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- jeff1955malaysiaTaiping, Malaysia409 contributionsThe Lahorie Gate is a representation of the cultural, political and architectural majesty of the Mughal Empire left behind in india. Its a beauty to admire.Written 16 June 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Madhulika LNoida, India6,422 contributionsWhen Shahjahan built the Red Fort in the latter half of the 17th century, the stretch of land between the main gate (Lahori Darwaaza) and the Naubat Khaana/Naqqar Khaana was built in the form of a covered market, Chhatta Chowk. Double-storeyed rows of shops flanked a broad central path, and an open octagonal section in the middle of the path, midway to the far end of the market, let in light and air. The shops would have sold the luxuries that would have been beloved of the fort’s occupants: jewellery, fine clothing, carpets, and so on.
Chhatta Chowk is one of the very few spaces in the fort that has retained its use. It’s still crowded with shops, and that too shops that don’t sell everyday things. It’s mostly all touristy trinkets, handicrafts, and things that make for good souvenirs.Written 1 April 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Debashis TDehradun, India2,297 contributionsIt is a lovely rectangular building constructed with marble is the place where emperor used to receive state guests and other important people. The trial of Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last Mughal ruler by britishers took place here. It was under construction at that time and visitors were not allowed to enter inside. Just enjoyed the look from outside.Written 9 May 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Madhulika LNoida, India6,422 contributionsThe zenana, the women’s quarters at the Red Fort, spread over several palaces and contained many hundreds of ladies who were related to the Emperor: not just wives and concubines, but also other women who were under his protection, including aunts, cousins, daughters, nieces and so on, along with their hundreds of servants, maids, women soldiers, and so on. One of the palaces of the zenana that still survives is the Mumtaz Mahal, marked by scalloped arches with some remnants of paint work on the insides of the arches.
Till some years back, the Mumtaz Mahal—its four sides then closed off by thick white-painted wooden walls—had housed a small museum. This has since been removed, and with it have gone the outer walls too. You can now see the palace as it might once have been, though of course without the decorations, drapes and more.Written 1 April 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Madhulika LNoida, India6,422 contributionsSituated parallel to the Naubat Khaana/Naqqar Khaana, right behind it, is the Diwan-e-Aam of the Red Fort, the Hall of Public Audience. This is where the Emperor would have attended court where all the courtiers would have been present: he would have heard petitions, received ambassadors and emissaries from abroad, bestowed recognition on those who merited it, and so on.
In Mughal times, the red sandstone pillars of the Diwan-e-Aam would have been covered over with limestone plaster polished to an alabaster-like finish, and would have looked vastly different from its more stark (yet still impressively symmetrical) appearance today. One of the highlights of this hall is the white marble throne pavilion that stands against the back wall, in the very centre. The back wall of this little pavilion is exquisitely decorated in pietra dura (coloured stone inlay work) depicting various birds, as well as the legend of Orpheus. Shahjahan is believed to have commissioned a Florentine jeweller named Austin of Bordeaux to create these panels.
Sadly, because the pavilion is encased in thick glass, and it’s so high, it’s difficult to get a good glimpse of the details of this inlay unless you’ve come armed with a pair of binoculars or a camera with a good zoom lens.Written 1 April 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Linda YFrisco, TX5,698 contributionsThe Khas Mahal is one of the white marble buildings in the Red Fort and is included in entrance to the fort. It served as the emperor’s private apartment. The graceful scalloped arches, walls and ceilings are embellished with a delicate floral motif. Gorgeous carved marble screens! Look for the Scale of Justice, an important piece of Mughal art.Written 5 March 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ell mansor5 contributionsIts an eye opener for us when we wanted to pray at the mosque as part of our itinerary. We looked for the women's side of the mosque and was told that they didnt have that. After praying at one side of the mosque, we looked for the 'door' to go inside the mosque and was surprised to know that we were already at the front of the saf! The tarmac after the first few safs was actually where the rest of the congregation would pray. Having travelled to many parts of the world and prayed at many mosques, this is a first for us!
We enjoyed ourselves just sitting and watching the goings on around the mosque. It is a picturesque place and the cool breeze of the sunny winter day make you want to just sit and relax.
For the ladies who want to pray there, make sure you do your wuduk first as the wuduk taps are in an open area. An alternative is to eat at one of the restaurants nearby and go to the washrooms there and make your wuduk.
By the way, go to the rooftop restaurant of one of the hotels beside the mosque. It gives a different view of the mosque thats breathtakingly beautiful.Written 25 December 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
