Visit to Chandni Chowk is the popular activity for a tourist on Delhi Tour. Located in Central Delhi, Chandni Chowk is one of busiest and the oldest markets in Delhi. It is situated opposite to the Red Fort across the road. It has many galis and kuchas which retain its historical character. Chandni Chowk is easily approachable as it is near the Old Delhi Railway Station and Interstate bus terminus.  Sadar Bazar, Ajmeri Gate, Mori gate and Nai Sarak comes under the Chandni Chowk area.

History of Chandni Chowk

You will get interesting information about Chandni Chowk in this Delhi Travel Guide. Foundation of Chandni Chowk was laid by the dear daughter of Shahjahan, Jahanara.  Chandni Chowk was the main street opposite Red Fort in the walled city of Old Delhi. And it was established in 1650 AD.  Originally, a canal used run in the middle of the street and it was used for water supply needs.  Chandni Chowk runs from the Lahori Gate to Red Fort to Fatehpuri Masjid.
Originally, there were three sections of Chandni Chowk; Lahori Darwaza to Chowk Kotwali, Chowk Kotwali to Chandni Chowk  and Chandni Chowk to Fatehpuri Masjid. Chandni Chowk was initially a square which had a reflecting pool.

Chandni Chowk at Present

As a Market

On your Delhi Travel, do not miss shopping at Chandni Chowk as it is a highly popular market which still reflects its historical character in its Kuchas and Galis. People of Chandni Chowk have their own different culture which is unique in Delhi. Each gali or lane in Chandni Chowk market is dedicated to a particular thing such as textile, sarees, jewellery, food items like Parathawali Gali is known for its famous parathas, a famous Indian delicacy.  People from all over north India, come to Chandni Chowk for their special shopping.

As a Place of Worship

Chandni Chowk has grown to be one of the popular tourist attractions in Delhi.  It is the place where you can experience secularism of India. Many places of worships of different religions are situated wall-to-wall. Jama Masjid, Digamber Jain Mandir, Gurudwara Shish Ganj, Gauri Shankar Mandir, Sunheri Masjid are all there in this amazing place.  

Eating Joint

Chandni Chowk is visited by people specially for eating traditional Indian food  prepared by the traditional cooks in various famous eating joints like The Ghantewala Halwai, Natraj’s Dahi Bhalle, Haldiram’s  and more.