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Chandni Chowk

N-Block, Cannaught Place, New Delhi 110001, India
3314229
As featured in 3 days in New Delhi and 1 other guide
Ranked #2 of 22 shopping in New Delhi
4.0 of 5 stars 306 Reviews
Type: Flea/ Street Markets, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Shopping
Fee: No
Description: The bustling wholesale market here is an excellent place to shop, explore, eat and soak up life in New Delhi.
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cumbria
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

My husband 1 year old son and I were in a cycle rickshaw which was brill. My son loved it. It was a sunday so most places were closed but you still got a very good insight into the place probably with a little less hussle and bustle.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Rickshaw ride through the crowded alleys, very atmospheric

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Paris, France
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Always so crowdy, busy in the indian life. Pedestrians, it's terrific for your feet, but you're so happy in these streets even if you don't by anything.

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DELHI
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

yes you would really need to take some long breaths when you come out of this area full of people cant even stand for one second without getting pushed by some body and the quality of item sold is cheap.

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Nyon, Geneve, Switzerland
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

this market is particularly special. realy beutifull in this city of Delhi. many people to visit and buy this temple every day.

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Navi Mumbai, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW
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If you are really out for a shopping spree there are so many things to offer in chandhni chowk market. Get everything under the sun for a cheaper price. You need to have a good way of bargaining. But the place is so crowded and not so clean. Traffic is very bad and always jam packed.

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london
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

the narrowest streets in the bazaar district is one of Old Delhi. It's noisy, cramped and full of life. You can shop here, it's all in the level for the Indian consumer from next door. you can have some good food there if you dont have any stomach problem :P, one of the spiceist food i ever tasted is in... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Get lost in the vibrant colours, soak up the smells, the tastes and follow the locals deep into this maze of lane ways and street. worth a wander, leave sufficient time (1-2 hours) in case of getting lost! take a guide if you can!

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Penang
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

If you want to see the real India, this is it. A bit daunting but quite an experience. Some really nice authentic food there too if you dare to try.

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Newcastle
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93 helpful votes 93 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

We spent a couple of hours just wandering round here, felt completely safe although we were the only tourists walking. All the other tourists were on bike rickshaws. Well worth a wander for a glimpse into indian life, but expect to get a lot of stares.

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