Chandni Chowk is the oldest and busiest area of Delhi. This is one of the busiest markets of Old Delhi. Chandni Chowk is located near Old Delhi Railway Station. It was built by India’s Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the 20th century and was designed by his daughter Jahanara.
What is famous in Chandni Chowk?
The area of Chandni Chowk is a special place for people of every religion, there is also the famous Gauri Shankar Temple and Fatehpuri Masjid, not only this, the famous Sikh Gurudwara Sheesh Ganj is also in Chandni Chowk.
Why is Chandni Chowk famous?
Shops: The specialty of Chandni Chowk is its diversity and authenticity. More than 1,000 types of food, delicacies and sweets, chikan and brocade sarees, shops selling books, clothes, electronics, consumer goods, shoes and leather goods in the narrow streets.
Which station is near Chandni Chowk?
Delhi Junction Railway Station
When and why was Chandni Chowk built?
Chandni Chowk was built during the reign of Shahjahan (17th century) around 1650. There are two popular stories about it. The first thing is that the capital Shahjahan Abad should be given such a market so that people from all over the country come here from far and wide. The second story is related to Shahjahan’s family.
