HeritagePhoto Wikimedia CommonsChandni Chowk
National Capital Territory of Delhi · India
In the heart of Old Delhi, Chandni Chowk is a busy shopping area with markets full of spices, dried fruit, silver jewelry and vivid saris, while the narrow side streets are crowded with tiny shops selling essential oils, stationery and traditional Indian sweets. Nearby, the vast Mughal-era Red Fort.
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7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Chandni Chowk
Welcome to Chandni Chowk, the historic heart of Shahjahanabad, now known as Old Delhi. Established in the 17th century by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and designed by his daughter Jahanara, this 1.5-kilometer-long thoroughfare…
Listen in the app2Lajpat Rai Market — The Electronic Gateway
Our journey begins at the eastern edge of Chandni Chowk, directly opposite the Red Fort. This is Lajpat Rai Market, a sprawling wholesale hub dedicated to electronics. …
Listen in the app3Dariba Kalan — The Street of Incomparable Pearl
Turning into a narrow lane off the main road, we enter Dariba Kalan, the historic market for silver and gold jewelry. The name 'Dariba' is derived from a Persian word meaning 'incomparable pearl.' During the Mughal era, this was…
Listen in the app4Kinari Bazaar — The Wedding Nexus
Connected to Dariba Kalan is Kinari Bazaar, a vibrant, narrow alleyway that is the ground zero for wedding shopping in India. If you have ever seen a grand Indian wedding, many of the decorations likely started here. …
Listen in the app5Paranthe Wali Gali — A Culinary Pilgrimage
No visit to Chandni Chowk is complete without a stop at Paranthe Wali Gali, or the 'Lane of Fried Breads'. This narrow street once housed dozens of shops, but today only a few of the original families remain, still serving…
Listen in the app6Khari Baoli — The Global Spice Nexus
At the western end of Chandni Chowk, near the Fatehpuri Masjid, lies Khari Baoli, Asia's largest wholesale spice market. Established in the 17th century around a now-vanished 'baoli' (stepwell), this market has been the hub of…
Listen in the app7Closing
As we conclude our journey at the Fatehpuri Masjid, the quiet of the mosque's courtyard offers a final chance to reflect on the chaos and beauty we have just traversed. Chandni Chowk is not just a market; it is a living history…
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What is Chandni Chowk?
Chandni Chowk is a place in National Capital Territory of Delhi · India with 7 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 | 7 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 28.6560, 77.2310 |
| Last updated |
