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National Capital Territory of Delhi · India
The guide will recommend a selection of restaurants in Delhi, offering both authentic Mughlai cuisine and international dishes. Vegetarian and dietary-specific options are also available.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation3:02
Welcome to the historic heart of New Delhi. You are now standing at Connaught Place, universally known to locals as CP, which stands as the premier commercial and cultural hub of the capital. …
Listen in the app2Rajiv Chowk Metro Station and the Inner Circle Colonnades3:27
We are now standing near the exit of Rajiv Chowk Metro Station, gazing out at the colonnades of the Inner Circle, which serves as the ideal starting point for our walking tour. Look up at the white archways directly above the…
Listen in the app3Central Park and the Great Tricolour Flag3:10
At the absolute geographical center of Connaught Place lies Central Park, a sprawling green lawn that functions as a vibrant urban oasis and shared living room for New Delhi. Although a central open green was part of the original…
Listen in the app4Palika Bazaar: The Underground Commercial World3:02
Descending the staircases located around the perimeter of Central Park brings you into Palika Bazaar, Delhi's very first underground market. Constructed in the late 1970s, this subterranean shopping complex derives its name…
Listen in the app5Historic Bakery Wenger's and Legacy Restaurants3:08
Strolling along the historic colonnades of Connaught Place brings you face-to-face with a rich tapestry of legendary culinary institutions that have shaped Delhi's food culture for nearly a century. Standing at Block A is…
Listen in the app6Entertainment History: Regal Cinema and Cinema Street2:55
Connaught Place was not merely designed as a financial and commercial center; throughout the mid-twentieth century, it served as the undisputed entertainment beating heart of New Delhi. At the forefront of this cultural…
Listen in the app7Outer Circle, Jeevan Bharti Building, and Ancient Heritage3:10
Moving outward from the inner core brings you to the Outer Circle, historically known as Connaught Circus and officially renamed Indira Chowk. The Outer Circle forms a wider concentric ring housing an eclectic mix of corporate…
Listen in the app8Closing2:04
This brings us to the conclusion of our walking tour through Connaught Place, the historical and vibrant heart of New Delhi. Together, we have traced the remarkable journey of this iconic circular district, discovering how an…
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What is Connaught Place?
Connaught Place is a place in National Capital Territory of Delhi · India with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | National Capital Territory of Delhi · India |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 23 min 58 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 28.6304, 77.2177 |
| Last updated |
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