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- Delhi
- Chandni Chowk
Chandni Chowk
No trip to Delhi would be complete without a visit to one of the
bazaars that surround Chandni Chowk (Moonlight Square) in Old
Delhi, where shops and stalls display a wonderful array of goods,
and offer a pungent and colourful insight into everyday Delhi life.
Chandni Chowk has a large number of galis (lanes) and each one is
different, with its own atmosphere and selection of goods to
buy.
Naya Bazaar, on Khari Baoli, is the spice market, displaying a
wonderful range of seasonings in neat, colourful piles. The nearby
Gadodia Market is the wholesale spice market. Hundreds of spices
and condiments can be found there, including aniseed, ginger,
pomegranate, saffron, lotus seeds, pickles and chutneys, to name
just a few.
Chor Bazaar sits behind the ramparts of the Red Fort and comes
to life on Sundays to trade a collection of 'second-hand' goods.
Chawri Bazaar was once notorious for the ladies who beckoned men
from the arched windows and balconies above the street - but today,
these houses have made way for shops specialising in brass and
copper Buddhas, Vishnus and Krishnas. Some of the busiest galis
(east of Kalan Mahal) house the poultry and fish markets, but most
tourists wisely avoid these areas.
Information & Facts
Language
Although English is generally used for official and
business purposes, Hindi is the official language and is spoken by
about 40 percent of the population. Urdu is the language common
with the Muslim demographic. India has a total of 22 official
languages
Money
The currency is the Indian Rupee (INR), which is divided into
100 paise (singular paisa). Major currencies can be changed at
banks, and authorised bureaux de changes. It is impossible to
obtain rupees outside India, but no matter what time you arrive in
India there will be an exchange office open at the airport. It is
illegal to exchange money through the black market and it is
advisable to refuse torn notes, as no one will accept them apart
from the National Bank. It is best to change money into small
denominations. Travellers cheques and major credit cards are widely
accepted, particularly in tourist orientated establishments. ATMs
are not generally available.
Opening Times
Most shops are open from 10am to 6pm, Monday to
Saturday