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Nestled in the middle of the walled city of Old Delhi, located opposite the Red Fort, with Jama Masjid in the vicinity, one of Delhi’s busiest, grandest and oldest shopping markets, “Chandni Chowk” was built in the 17th century, when Emperor Shahjahan shifted his capital from Agra to Delhi. It became the heart and soul of the commercial activities of the Mughal Empire and the legend continues till today. The market was once divided by canals to reflect moonlight and that’s how it earned its name, ‘Chandni’ (Moonlit). Once famous for its fountains and shops, gradually the fountains of the chowk disappeared but the shops remained and continued to grow. The crowded by-lanes reek of history, which is what the charm of the Chandni Chowk is all about. Having read so much about this place and wanting to experience the charming place myself, I decided to spend a day in Chandni Chowk.  The metro connectivity has made the old city easily accessible. I boarded the Delhi Metro and...

Hauz Khas is well known for its nightlife cultures in India. If you’re in Delhi and you crave trendy hang-outs, alternative cafes, artsy shops, independent art galleries or creator owned boutiques, then this is the hood you should be heading to. Born around Muslim ruins and a man-made water reservoir dating from the 14th century, this neighborhood of New Delhi is home to an unusual mix of residential areas, park and streets lined up with businesses. Hauz Khas is one of the the best parts of Delhi, it is indeed the party hub of Delhi. Hauz Khas houses prestigious colleges like IIT Delhi and also NIFT Delhi. Due to the presence of IIT-D nearby, the kalu sarai area has become an educational hub for private coaching centres. Moreover Kalu Sarai dwells the Vijay Mandal Fort but this abandoned Fort, once a glory of Kalu Sarai is on the brink of ruin. There are few neighbourhoods I’ve fallen in love with. They are places that have me feeling at home from the second I arrive, ...

Jama Masjid is a pretty famous historical landmark in Delhi. In the middle of Old Delhi also called Shahjahanabad , this massive structure made of sandstone and marvels was built by Shah Jahan in 1656. It is not suprising that it is crowded with visitors every now and then making it one of the most visited shrines too. Come Ramzan , the lane come alive at night-bathed in a festive spirit bringing to fore the cultural traditions of the old city. Exploring my city, especially heritage, culture and food has always my foremost hobby. When I visited this historical monument I felt some kind of connection with this beautiful structure. As expected we took our shoes off at the entrance and continued to look around the central courtyard of the mosque. It boasts some lovely architecture, and gave some lovely views of the Red Fort. It wasn't long until my feet started to feel like they were burning on the sandstone floor of the mosque as it gets very hot in the heat of the sun. But the ...