Old Delhi, the symbolic heart of metropolitan Delhi, is known for its bazaars, street food, shopping locations, and its Islamic architecture. Old Delhi offers spectacular pieces of architecture, a variety of food, and a vibrant piece of history.
Chandni Chowk, located in Old Delhi, is known as a bustling market area representing the richness of history, culture, and mouth watering street food. As a part of India Escorted Tours, Chandni Chowk serves as a must-visit destination for the ones that wish to experience the authentic side of India. The top places to check out in Chandni Chowk are as follows:
- Jama Masjid
Most well-known landmark in Chandni Chowk, the Jama Masjid, is popular as a large mosque built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan that boasts three gates, four towers, and the space to hold 25,000 worshippers at a time.
- Paranthe Wali Gali
“Street of the Fried Bread Makers,” popularly referred to as Paranthe Wali Gali, is a narrow lane lined with shops selling parathas. Be ready to relish the deliciousness of the fried bread filled with potatoes and peas, paneer, and chocolate.
- Khari Baoli
Khari Baoli, popular for its spice market, hosts vendors selling a wide variety of spices and herbs. Book one of the best Best Tour Packages in India from the women-only oriented travel agency Titlyy and visit one of Asia’s largest wholesale spice markets to pick up some unique spices.
- Street Food
Chandni Chowk is well known for its delicious street food serving guests popular options including gol gappa, chaat, and kulfi. The area is known as a vibrant area offering a glimpse into its rich history. Visit the historical landmarks in the area, have a look at the unique souvenirs, and try delicious street food.
- Chawri Bazar
As a quintessential shopper, if you book one of the best India Private Tours, it’s worth visiting the Chawri Bazar, Crisscrossed by narrow streets with numerous shops. The must-visit site for old Delhi shopping, Chawri Bazar is known as a “shoppers’ paradise” in Delhi. This market is known for selling a vibrant variety of clothes, jewelry, candles, perfumes, electronic items, idols of deities, and lifestyle goods.
- Sri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir
Sri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir is a popular site, and it is known that Shah Jahan had invited some Jain merchants to stay and permitted them to build a temporary worship structure. The temple influences Hinduism, Islam, and Jainism.
- Gurudwara Sis Ganj
Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib, built in 1783, marks the site where Guru Tegh Bahadur was beheaded as per the orders of the emperor Aurangzeb as he refused to convert to Islam. The British Empire judicial body granted the Sikhs worshiping rights in the early 1900s at the Gurudwara Sis Ganj.
- Central Baptist Church
Central Baptist Church is well known today as the oldest Christian missionary in north India. a Baptist Missionary Society acquired this land to erect a Christian mission.
Chandni Chowk is indeed a place worth checking out when you are on a mission to explore Delhi as a part of the India tour! So book a trip to Old Delhi today with Titlyy and enjoy the trip to the fullest.