The city of Delhi is a haven for shoppers. One can find the true colors of India in the Delhi markets. They are crowded yet vibrant and rejuvenating. One can experience the true joy of shopping while passing through the myriad of lanes in the various parts of the Old City.
The bazaars in Delhi can be distinctly demarcated between the Old City and the newer ones. The traditional markets are located in the original part of the city and here you can find product specific shops. Some of the markets deal only with utensils while others sell jewellery. One of the markets is famous for embroidery and zardozi.
Markets of Old Delhi:
Chandni Chowk: Shahajahanabad or as the old walled city was known was settled by Emperor Shahajahan when he shifted his capital from Agra to Delhi. The city and its neighboring landscaping was designed by his favorite daughter, Begum Jahanara. Chandni Chowk which has a venerated place among markets of Delhi is said to have been designed by Jahanara.
Chandni Chowk is more than 300 years old and was established in 1650. The market runs through the center of the walled city, from the Lahori Darwaza(Gate) of the Red Fort to Fatehpuri Masjid(Mosque). In those times, a canal called the Faiz Nahar(Canal) ran through the middle of the street which was lined with beautiful fountains. The canal was later renovated by Ali Mardan Khan and provided water for both drinking and irrigation.
Chandni Chowk takes it name from the moonlight which was reflected in the water of the canal and
depicts an arcade built in the shape of the half-moon. It is situated opposite the Red Fort and also houses the Digambar Jain Temple and Sunheri Masjid.
It is one of the busiest markets in the city today where one can find almost everything. Its very essence is the variety of its markets and their Indianness. One can easily find authentic Indian food, delicacies and sweets, to heavily hand-embroidered chikan and zari(brocade) saris. In the narrow lanes of the bazaar there are many shops selling books, clothing, shoes, leather goods, antiques and other consumer goods.
Chawri Bazaar: This is also one of the oldest markets in Delhi. It is also located near the red Fort and Chandni Chowk. This market is symbolized by its narrow lanes and congestion and yet it is one of the most busiest and flourishing trade centers in Delhi. There are many varied things which are traded like iron and hardware, brass utensils, copper and stainless steel utensils too.
Sadar Bazaar: Sadar Bazaar is one of the most chaotic places in the city, given its status as the largest wholesale market in Old Delhi. Like all markets in the country, it is overcrowded but buzzing with activity. Even though it is a wholesale market, yet one can easily buy things at the retail prices too. The Bazaar caters to the daily household needs of the consumers living in the areas nearby and one can easily get good and quality stuff at half the price that the malls and other high end shops charge.
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