A STEP BACK IN TIMEOLD DELHI HERITAGE WALK

DISCOVERING THE HERITAGE OF OLD DELHI STREETS:-
Old Delhi, the essence of Delhi, is the heart of India. A trendy area within it’s known as ‘Chandni Chowk’. This place evokes Delhi’s authenticity and classicality. Its narrow lanes, big architectural monuments, culinary art, vintage street food, bustling market, and hidden gems make the culture rich and tint up the area’s art. It’s a walk that offers steps that take you back in time. Here is a detailed guide to exploring Old Delhi through heritage walks.

THE HISTORICAL VALUE: Old is Gold
This authentic land was designed by the emperor’s daughter, Jahanara Begum. This market was a big center of trade it caught the traders from across Asia and Europe. The name “Chandni Chowk” refers to “Moonlight Square”.

FROM WHERE TO START THE WALK:-

RED FORT:
The initial velocity of the heritage walk should start from The Red Fort. This authentic majestic fort was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1639, this fort’s bricks are of red sandstone. The Indian tricolor flag is waved in Red Fort. Explore its Impressive structures, which include Diwan-i-Aam (Hall for Public and Private Audiences) and Diwan-i-Khas (Hall for Private Audiences). This allows us to get some glimpses of the Mughal era.

JAMA MASJID:
It is just a few steps away from the Red Fort, it is one of the largest mosques in India. Jama Masjid was constructed by Shah Jahan in 1656. If you want to take a panoramic view of Chandni Chowk you climb the southern minaret.

THE BUSTLING BAZAARS: The Shoppers Heaven
The more you step deeper into Chandni Chowk, you will get off to narrow lanes. In each lane, there are specialized lane shops, which specialize in different goods and food. Let’s Take steps in these Bazaars.

DARIBA KALAN: The Jewellers’ Street
Dariba Kalan is also referring as the street of jewelers, it’s one the oldest markets in Chandni Chowk, Delhi. This narrow lane is known for the Exquisite jewelry and precious stones. This market also offers gold, silver, and diamond jewelry, as well as traditional Indian ornaments. Instead of jewelry, the market sells traditional attars, perfumes, and oils.

KINARI BAZAAR: Creativity in Every Threat
Kinari Bazaar is an authentic and colourful market, famous for wedding shopping. Especially for bridal wear and accessories. The saris and lehenga sherwanis have creative embroidery designs even known as zari and zardozi. This design method makes the fabric more attractive, creative, and luxurious.

KHARI BHAWDI: The Road of Spices
Khari Bawdi, also known as Khari Baoli is a famous street in Old Delhi Chandni Chowk. Khari Baoli is Asia’s biggest spice market. This market was started in the 17th century and is close to the Red Fort and Fatehpuri Mosque. At Kharo Baoli you can shop a wide variety of spices, nuts, herbs, grains, and other food items. People from all over India and other countries come here to buy these high-quality products.

A CULINARY JOURNEY: Flavours of Traditions in Every Bite

If we hear the word Chandni Chowk it’s impossible to forget about the culinary art and delicious, authentic street food. There is the presence of vibrant street food in it, people from all over the world come to taste these dishes which give the taste and aroma of Bharat.

PARANTHE WALI GALI: The Aroma of Stuffed Love
This narrow lane is famous for a wide range of stuffed parathas, the here we get 28 types of paranthas fried in Desi Ghee. Each paratha is cooked with perfection. The street restaurants are very authentic as they have been serving since 1875. You shall really taste the delicious paranthas and inhale the aroma of them.

NATRAJ DAHI BHALLA CORNER: Small Shop Big Taste
This food corner is located near the Bhagirath Palace, a small shop that has been especially known for its Dahi bhallas since 1940. The combination of sweet and tangy flavors, along with the creamy texture of yogurt, makes it always trying food stall.

KAKE DI HATTI: The King of Naans
Kake di Hatti is a legendary restaurant also known as “The King of Naans” It has a specialty in north Indian cuisine. This King of Naans has been serving delicious authentic food since 1942. The naan which it serves is oversized, they are stuffed with a good variety like garlic, paneer, potato, gobhi, etc.

JALEBI WALA: The Delicious Trap
A food walk of Chandni Chowk is always incomplete without tasting the hot, syrupy jalebis from this legendary shop. These crispy jalebis are soaked in sugar syrup and served with a delicious dish without which jalebi is incomplete known as rabri.

GHALIB KI HAVELI: The Endless Ink for Every Writer

Guzar jayega yeh daur bhi ‘Ghalib’ zara itminan toh rakh, Khushi hi na thehri to gham ki kya aukat hai..!

                                                                                              -Mirza Ghalib

Mirza Ghalib’s Haveli is a historic residence in Old Delhi, dedicated to the legendary Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib. It is located in the narrow alleys of Ballimaran, and this has been converted into a museum for preserving Ghalib’s legacy and his glimpse of life. There you can see the unique historical handwritten letters, books, poems, and quotes by Ghalib.