Be a part of the Chaos at Chandni Chowk!

Chandni Chowk is well known for the variety and authenticity: food, delicacies and sweets of more than 1,000 kinds, sarees with chikan and zari work. Kinari Bazaar is the wholesale market for ethnic clothing and is the best place to look for zari and zardozi trimmings and tinsel. The cloth bazaar of Katra Neel offers all kinds of fabrics such as silks, satin, crepe, cotton and muslin.

This market can be said to be a paradise for shopping freaks. All you have got to do is put in your time, energy and bargain.

An interesting thing about this place is that there is a Jain temple, a mosque and a Gurudwara right next to each other. The Lal Mandir is the oldest jain temple in Old Delhi and is located at the Netaji Subhash Marg opposite to the Red fort. Just a few steps away from the temple is Gurudrawa Sis Ganj Sahib. And when we talk about the mosque it is the very famous Jama Masjid.

Chandni Chowk is the location of the original Haldiram's and brands such as Gianis. When we talk about food, it is exclusively known for it's street food and sweets. When there don't forget to visit the Prathe wali Gali where you get finger licking food. Around 40 different types of prathas are served in this by-lane of Chandni Chowk. When we talk about food let us not miss the authentic, hand-picked spices at the Khari Baoli market.

Follow the narrow lanes and get lost in the smell of delicious street food at Chandni Chowk.

30th Surajkund International Crafts Mela-2016

Surajkund was lately the talk of the town. Telangana was the Theme State for the 30^th Surajkund International Crafts Mela-2016. The event took place at the outskirts of the town in Faridabad. It was easily reachable by mela and shuttles were organized from the nearest metro station for the visitors. The tickets were also easily available the most of the metro stations and online. Also, special discounts were provided for senior citizens and school students. Security was also thoroughly looked after by placing CCTV cameras throughout the field.

Spreading the colors of culture the mela attracted lakhs of visitors from all over the world. It offered a variety of products for people from jhumka and Kohlapuris to the latest western dresses. On a shoe- string budget? No worries.Crockery, handicrafts, show pieces everything was available for people of all Income groups. 

 

 A separate section was earmarked for amusement and adventure activities ensuring that the Mela offers entertainment for all age groups.

 

This mela proved to be paradise for those who love handicrafts.

Cultural events, dances were organized by locals of the state as well as by well known artists. The mela proved to be a shopping as well as entertainment hub.

Decorating your house with show pieces ranging from Rs 300-1000 and flower sticks as cheap as Rs. 10 each sounds fun!

Crack the deal at the Janpath market.

HOW TO REACH HERE: By metro- The market is at walking distance from the Rajiv Chowk metro station. 

By road: The market is at the road connecting Lodhi Road and Connaught Place

HISTORY: In the older times, the name of this street was Queen’s way. This way was designed by the Edwin Lutyens. This is the raod that connects the Lodhi Road with Connaught Place.

The name of this path is known was People’s path and it runs perpendicular to Rajpath that means Ruler’s Path. 

Also, Refugees who came after the Partition and Tibetans who came when China invaded Tibet settled here as traders.

Today, one of the most popular spot in Connaught place is Janpath market, which is a heaven for budget travelers and shoppers, buyers of curio, handicrafts and garments, and numerous Indian-style fast-food places.

Though it is quiet fun in shopping at that place but it is quiet tiring as the whole road is having markets and shops. It gets more irritating for those who are handling the shopkeepers who are not fixing the rate up to which the customers are ready to purchase the things. Although it is quiet difficult to manage all these things but most of the people enjoy shopping to these places. Once you are going for the bargaining, you have to be very sure and confident and then you have to proceed to that shop.   Most of the products available in the market are export-surplus and if you have the ability to distinguish between real and fake stuff, you will return with hands full of shopping bags from the market.

Surrounded by leafy and broad avenues - KAMLA NAGAR

HOW TO REACH HERE: Vishwa Vidyalaya metro station on the Yellow Line and Pul Bangash metro station on the Red Line are the closest Delhi Metro stations.

HISTORY: Kamla Nagar is named after Kamala Nehru, a freedom fighter and wife of Jawaharlal Nehru. The neighbourhood rose to prominence after the erection of Ram Swarup Clock Tower on the Grand Trunk Road in 1941, and the construction of Jaipuria and Birla textile mills. It was also a stop of the erstwhile Delhi Tram Service. Later, it was developed as an affluent residential area in 1950s.

Kamla Nagar and its adjoining neighbourhoods were centre of political activity during the late British Raj and the first two decades after Independence. Freedom fighters and political personalities like Aruna Asaf Ali, Guru Radha Kishan, Bharatiya Jana Sangh General Secretary Kanwar Lal Gupta, Purshottam Goyal, Murari Lal Gupta Chharia and Shivcharan Gupta were active there.[1] Wrestlers like Dara Singh, Guru Hanuman, Satpal Singh, Bhupendra Dhawan and Maha Singh Rao trained in the akharas of the area. It was also a cultural hub after Independence with Gulzar, Santosh Anand and Manoj Kumar being active there during some part of their lives before becoming popular in Bollywood.
It was also the venue of Guru Radha Kishan's 24 day fast to support the rights of labour unions of textile mills where he rose to prominence from. He was also elected the youngest member of Delhi Municipal Committee.

Situated next to the North Campus of Delhi University, Kamla Nagar is a lively market and a popular hang-out for college students. It is famous for popular fashion brands and spicy street food. The roads, spreading out radially from a huge roundabout, house several showrooms. The lower floors of the market house retail stores and restaurants while most of the upper storeys are residential quarters. A number of booksellers and publishers have their offices in this market, especially on the Bungalow Road. You may check out a few showrooms on Bada Gol Chakkar and Chhota Gol Chakkar. The McDonald's and Domino outlets here are a big attraction for the young regulars.

P.S  Kamla Nagar market is closed on Mondays.

While the market is surrounded by leafy and broad avenues dotted with the famous colleges of Delhi, the market itself is crowded and busy at all times. 

For the Desi look - Lajpat Nagar.

HOW TO REACH: By metro: Get down at Lajpat Nagar metro station.

By road: Market is in  Lajpat Nagar III


HISTORY: Lajpat Nagar, also known as Afghan Nagar, is an affluent suburb of the South Delhi district of Delhi. It is named in honor of Lala Lajpat Rai, also known the Lion of Punjab, and is today most known for the Lajpat Nagar Central Market.

Lajpat Nagar is a popular shopping area where you can get whatever you desire - accessories, clothes, footwear, bags, etc. The garments at Hakoba range from saris and salwar kameezes for women to kurtas and kurtis for both men and women. The Lucknowi embroidery, which is mostly done in white-coloured threads, is breathtaking and of very high quality. Karan & Nasir have been revolutionizing the way men dress. RCKC has carved a niche for itself in the international market with labels like Anamika and RISA by Abhijeet Khanna. 

 There are huge glittering showrooms as well as roadside stalls. The mehndiwallas (appliers of henna) are very famous. Bargaining is a must if you wish to get the best of this market. 
P.S The market remains closed on Mondays.

If you are in class 12th and want to buy a reasonable designer saree for your Teacher's day/ Farewell, this is the place. 

GK-1 M block Market - Shopper's paradise!

GK-1 M block market has always been a hot shopping destination for people of all age groups. Owing to the big brand outlets, exquisite fashion labels, high-heeled customers, posh setting, shopping here is sheer fun for a shopaholic. 

Some of the popular names here include Barsita, CCD, Pizza Hut, Sisley, Puma, Levi's, woodland, United colors of Benetton,Mascot studio, Moti Mahal, prince paan and Lords.

The market with its 261 shops has a range of products and brands, interspersed with eateries popular with foodies across the city. The market looks like a uniuqe blend of a open market and a mall owing to its close Circuit rectangular shape. With sufficient number of exit and entrance points the structure is easy to maneuver. For shoppers convenience, benches have been provided inside the beautifully developed central park, which falls in very middle of the market.

The market has more than 25 jewelery shops including renowned brands like Chawla, champalal jewelers, Hazoorilal jewelers, and krishna jewelers. To savour chatpati chaat, Prince paan and Chaat corner are the popular places that also sell branded cigars and have the facility of money exchange. There are many shops that sell national and international brand of cosmetics, clothing, footwear.Even book lovers will not be disappointed here.

With products that cater to all kinds of pockets, these stores have wide variety to choose from.

Young. Savvy. Trendy. - Ambience mall

LOCATION: Ambience malls are located at Vasant Kunj and Gurgaon.

Ambience mall is of the most well built malls of South Delhi. For people like me, who can not go out shopping on street markets like Sarojini Nagar and Janpath, this is a perfect place.

It is one stop place for all major brands. Zara, Charles and Keith, Aldo, French Connection, Mango, - name any brand and you'll find it HERE. The currently open stores include the anchor stores, Marks & Spencer and Debenhams, along with Next, Pantaloons, Reliance Trends, BMW car showroom, Jumbo Electronics, and Big Bazaar Hypermart. It has more than 100 brands and 30 expensive restaurants in it. You need a whole day to explore this mall fully. You are going to find wide range of Exquisite Cuisines over here.

The mall will also have a platinum shopping tower. The mall also features a bowling alley on the top floor, namely, PVR Blu-O which is the most famous and one of the most expensive bowling places of Delhi. .The mall now also features an indoor Ice-skating rink, iSkate, spread over an area of 15000sq.ft.  Moreover, you've got a legal beer island here where you get freshly produced beer. It has a 5 star hotel adjoining it - The Leela Hotel. 

(Deepika Padukon, Saif Ali khan And Daina Penty at Ambience mall).

You might come across some celebrity randomly over here, as it has all the posh crowd of Delhi shopping in it.

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Steal a deal at Sarojini Nagar.

Nearest metro station: INA
Timings: 11am to 8 pm
PS. The market is closed on Mondays.

For people who shudder at the thought of jostling the crowds only to select a nice pair of shoes- will be pleasantly surprised by the morning view of the market opening up to bright young things. Sarojini Nagar Market is very popular among the Delhi citizens especially the college students who like wearing a cheap, funky pair of shorts and top because they can do great bargaining here in every product.

The shops in the market are drop at the sides of the road and shopkeeper offer the customers everything such as home furnishing, fashionable clothing, bags, cosmetics, belts, sweaters, footwear, and other accessories. It is situated in the posh area of the South Delhi that is known as Sarojini Nagar.

It is a vast market so if you wish to explore the whole of it, you need to have a full day free. The export lane of this market has the best lot of clothes. You can pick up T-shirts at Rs 50, dresses at Rs 200 and tops at Rs 100 – fashionable largesses from the world of export rejects there. You can even hunt for fake labels and walk away with Gap, Tommy Hilfiger and Lacoste – who's to know anyway, right?

It is fit for a princess, robbed off her principality and left with little to buy a dress for the evening ball where she is to meet her dream prince.
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A Visualized showpiece of traditional Indian culture - Dilli Haat (INA)

HISTORY- It does not have a history related to kings or queens. No king used to shop from here. Years after independence it was enhanced by Delhi tourism to attract more tourist.

HOW TO REACH HERE:Get to Dilli Haat by metro: INA on Yellow Line.
By Road: On Aurbindo Marg, beside INA metro station. (Opposite to INA market)

# Different and appealing, Dilli Haat is located in one of the most important commercial centers of South Delhi. It is one of the of the most colorful places in Delhi. What catches your eye here are the stalls set up by traditional artisans who have come from all over India to sell their wares. And if you like Indian culture and folklore, you will definitely like the stories told by these craftsmen products. 
We Delhites are foodies from birth. The variety of food one can get here can not be matched by other places. Moreover, it transports you to the magical world of Indian art and heritage presented through a fascinating panorama of craft, cuisine and cultural activities.
Step inside the complex for an altogether delightful experience by either buying inimitable ethnic wares, savoring the delicacies of different states or by simply relaxing in the evening with the entire family.

Dilli Haat is not just a market place; it has been visualized as a showpiece of traditional Indian culture- a forum where rural life and folk art are brought closer to an urban clientèle.
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