Experts' Choice Award Pasar Chandni Chowk
What the experts agree on
Old Delhi's legendary main bazaar overwhelms with medieval charm—narrow alleys packed with stalls, hawkers, and crowds so dense it feels like all of Delhi converged. Book a rickshaw tour to navigate the chaos and catch its Mughal heritage.
“Chandni Chowk, the main thoroughfare of Old Delhi, is surrounded by a confusing network of narrow alleyways and katra (covered passages), crowded with stalls laid out on the floor.”
– Michelin Guide
Fodor's "This was Delhi's former imperial avenue, where the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan rode at the head of his lavish cavalcade." Full review
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While the scenes may seem archaic, the shopping is exactly where it's supposed to be so make sure you carry cash (safely tucked about your person).
Afar Magazine "Rickshaw rides are common in Chandni Chowk, but book a comprehensive rickshaw tour for an immersive experience that lasts longer than 15 minutes." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Old Delhi’s main thoroughfare is a chaotic shopping street, mobbed by hawkers, motorcycles, stray dogs and porters and with narrow lanes running off it offering the full medieval bazaar experience." Full review
CNN "Built in the 17th century by Emperor Shah Jahan, it reflected the wealth of the once mighty Mughal empire, quickly becoming one of India's most desirable districts, where the rich and..."
