A rickshaw ride .....Across the Chandni Chowk....!!

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Shahjahanabad is the name of the grand city established by the Mughal emperor Shahjahan in 1648. This city was considered as the jem of the Mughal Empire In India and a religious and cultural hub. Today it is called as Purani Dilli (Old Delhi, Old City) or referred to as the Chandni Chowk Area. This crazy food walk takes you to an experience which transforms the Delhi culture to an era mostly forgotten. In the countless bazaars and the narrow lanes of the old city, you will come across  poverty stricken homeless, laborers, countless vendors, urban Delhiites and swanky tourists. 
The Chandni Chowk area is one of the most crowded areas in Delhi. If you are really interested in trying the food popular with locals, are confident about your stomach handling street food and want to experience the super crowded bazaars and riksha rides - I will recommend Chandni Chowk for an amazing and indigenous food experience. You can also consider combining the food walk with a visit the Red Fort (a World Heritage Site) by coming in a bit early or after the walk.
This route works from the Chawri Bazaar Metro Station (Yello Line).
  • Jama Masjid: Take a rickshaw (Rs. 20 for two) ride to reach Jama Masjid. Take a quick walk inside . I highly recommend a visit to the spire from where you can get a paranomic view of Chandni Chowk....  Old delhi with A Number of houses.

  • Karim's - Head over to Karim's and try the Mutton Burra and Mutton Seekh Kebab for starters. Update - we have started skipping Karim's altogether. Although I didn't try it but it is one of recommended place.
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  • Al Jawahar: Head down to Al Jawahar next door.  Go for the Mutton Korma, Changezhi Chicken and Tandoori Roti. There is big rivalry between Karim's and Al Jawahar. 

  • Dulli Chand Naresh Gupta, Kulfi Wale - The long walk to this hard to find shop located on a narrow lane called Kucha Pati Ram in Sitaram Bazaar will allow you to observe the ancient architecture and give you a rustic feel of the streets here. For the less adventurous, take a rickshaw (though explaining him the location may be a challenge), but it will recommended if you walk for this...!! really you will enjoy a lot..!!

  • Original Giani - Giani icecream outlets are available today in locations across Delhi, but the rabri faluda here is the real thing .

  • Old Famous Jalebiwala - Jalebi is a polular North Indian Sweet. Deep fried in desi ghee, this is super sweet! This vendor has the best Jalebi in town.

  • Nirmal Restaurant - For the vegetarians who missed out the meal at Al Jawahar, this 1st Floor restaurant serves exellent paneer paranthas. The ancient burnt down feel and the busy balcony view from the place makes this my favourite vegetarian outlet.

  • Ghantewala - this legendry sweet shop is good for picking up some authentic Indian sweets. Some popular ones include the

  • Paranthewali Gali - Can't complete a food walk without entering this lane. Paranthas here are not cooked in a tandoor or a pan, they are deep fried in desi ghee! And available in a crazy variety of vegetarian stuffings.... at least you should try it once....!!!

  • Shish Ganj Gurudwara-  this is a place worth visiting, I personally very nice when I visit this, Sikh community serve a lot, langer and there spirit for human beings really , they deserve a  salute.

  • Haldiram  and Mcdonalds -  For the classy people this is place to eat... because they may not comfortable with vendors and small shop.

  • Natraj Bhalla corner -  Natraj Bhalla corner for a plate of dahi bhalla (no wonder metro travellers curse it for crowding the narrow entrance to the metro station),  awesome balle... I personally recommend it, as whenever I visit Chandni Chowk, I surely take a stop here.
There is a Jain mandir also, if you love reading and you believe in jain.. then this is perfect place to spent some time...!!!!

Whenever you go to chandni chowk, you should not miss the Rickshaw ride and a walk through the market. There is also nayi sadak a popular market for book.... discounted price book, i should say.  A whole sale market and many more. Really Purani dilli is awesome......!!! 

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