From
medieval period, Delhi has always been the
most important trading center in Northern
India. Many of its localities, like Sheikh
Sarai and Yusuf Sarai, derive their names from
the ancient trading towns of Delhi. Today,
instead of market towns, there are number of
shopping complexes, hubs, whole sale markets
scattered all over the Delhi city.
Shopping is always on top of the itinerary
chart for any tourist visiting Delhi. There
are whole shebang of items of tourist choice,
such as jewelry, carpets, handicrafts,
precious stones, silks and silver ware - all
synonymous with India. Connaught Place, Karol
Bagh and Chandni Chowk are the principle
shopping areas. Baba Kharak Singh Marg, near
Parliament Street is dotted with multiple
emporiums, offering the famous handicraft
artifacts of different states of India. under
one roof at government-controlled prices.
The distinct feature of Delhi market is that
every shopping hub has its own ambience and
specialty. Haus Khas Village, Connaught Place
and Chandni Chowk have distinct features and
have their own special attractions, yet each
of them showcases an appearance of this
historical city. To know the real culture and
traditions of city, the best way is to stroll
or wander around through its market places,
for it is here that contemporary culture is
most visible to the visitors.
Major
Shopping Hubs in Delhi
Chandini Chowk & Around
Connaught Place & Around
Dilli Haat
South Extension
Sadar Bazaar Area
Hauz Khas Area
Karol Bagh & Around
Jama Masjid & Around
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Delhi
is the capital
of India and the third-largest city after Mumbai and Calcutta.
Delhi has not always been the capital of India but it has
played an important role in Indian history. Delhi is a relatively
easy city to find your way around in,
although it is very spread out. The section of interest
to visitors is on the west bank of the Yamuna River and
is divided basically into two parts, viz. Old
Delhi and New Delhi. Old Delhi is basically
the 17th century walled city of Shahjahanabad,
with city gates, narrow alleys, the enormous Red
Fort and Jama Masjid, temples, mosques,
bazaars and the famous street/area known as Chandni
Chowk. New Delhi is a planned city of wide,
tree-lined streets, parks and fountains. Its hub
is the great circle of Connaught Place and the streets that
radiate south from it. Here you will find most of
the airline offices, banks, travel agents,
the various state tourist offices, the
national tourist office, economical rest/guest
houses and several of the big hotels.