• Privacy Policy
  • Collaborate
  • Write For Us
  • Media Features & Our Work
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube

Maa of All Blogs

  • Home
  • Motherhood
    • Motherhood
      • Experiences
      • pregnancy
      • Guest posts
      • DIY
      • Baby woes
      • product review
      • Free printables
    • Childhood
      • Kids Fashion
      • toys
      • Teens and Preteens
      • Kids skincare
  • Travel Diary
    • Travel Diary
    • Experience
    • Maa loves Spa
    • Hotel Review
  • Lifestyle
    • Lifestyle
    • short stories
    • My Take
    • Interview
    • Posts that I recommend
    • social initiative
    • Loudspeaker
    • DIY
    • product review
    • Events
    • Food
      • Recipes
      • Food Review
    • Fashion & Beauty
      • skin care
      • go natural
      • What’s New
      • Womens Fashion Trends
      • Product Review
  • Fitness&Me
    • Fitness&Me
    • Events
    • Yoga
    • Reviews
    • General fitness posts
    • Running
  • Dad’s corner

Mera Wala Dilli – Delhi, How I remember it!

Experience· Posts that I recommend· Travel Diary

30 Jun
Share125
Pin
Tweet
Share
125 Shares

Mera wala Dilli! ‘Dilli’ or more formally Delhi is a place which shaped me as a person I am today. A lot of people think that would mean being aggressive and flamboyant, but for me Delhi is a place of culture, tradition, food stories and shopping. I have stayed nine years in Delhi and twelve in Mumbai but I feel I know Delhi more closely. I have some beautiful memories attached to my favourite hangouts in the city and I try to visit them, each time I visit the city. 

If I had to list them in order of preference then Delhi Haat is my most favourite hangout in the city. Salvaging ‘root beer’ used to be a huge high when we were in college. From Silver trinklets to appliquéd  bedsheets to beautiful Madhubani paintings, you get the flavour of every state in this one single place.  Not only art and crafts but also food stalls from different states are also showcased here. Imagine having authentic ‘momos’ from North east and  ‘Dal Bati’ from Rajasthan all under one roof. That too at a really subsidised rate. If you haven’t been here, you have no idea what you’re missing. And do not forget to bargain for deals when it comes to shopping.

IMG_0140

IMG_0139

IMG_0133

IMG_0129

M-Block Market in Greater Kailash- I, is my second favourite hangout, and if you’re wondering why? Yes, it’s not multi cultural like Delhi Haat, but when it comes to bargains, high-end jewellery stores and street food, you know where to head. If you have still not tried the ‘banta’ ( lemon soda drink sealed in a glass bottle with a marble to keep in the fizz), and ‘meetha paan'(sweet stuffed beetle leaf) at Prince Paan wala or even the ‘chaat’ served next to it, you don’t know what you’re missing out in life. After having stayed in Mumbai for a few years, I have to say when it comes to ‘Alu tikki chaat’, Delhi street food beats Mumbai hands down. Sorry to start a debate but for me ‘Ragda Pattice’ is no where close to ‘ Alu tikki chaat’ of Delhi.

IMG_0355

IMG_0352

IMG_0358

IMG_0364

Next on my list is Janpath, a favourite amongst tourists. This street/streets is right in the centre of the city and is the hotspot of foreign tourists. Here you can expect rows of western dresses, junk jewellery at throw away prices and the deal you get is based on your bargaining capabilities. Try starting at 1/3 the price and close at 1/2 , but if you like it a lot and the shopkeeper is not ready to change the price then you might as well pick it up as you know it’s still below the market rate. Here there is also a street dedicated to Gujarat and their crafts. It’s lovely if you want old saree borders and patchworks to add to your dress. Sometimes they claim they have clothes right from the runway. Mirror and multicolor threadwork Bedsheets, bags, covers and women dressed in traditional attire make this street a colourful  sight. Don’t get fooled by their attire as they can converse in reasonable English and are smart businesswomen. If you’re fluent in Gujarati, you might even strike a better deal.

http://www.mapsofindia.com/india-images/delhi/places-of-interest/janpath/Flea-market-at-Janpath.JPG

Sarojini Nagar Market, by now some of you must have realised that these places are just street shopping or places where you can strike a bargain. If the above are good then the Sarojini Nagar market is ‘the’ place for college kids. Here you get the ultimate summer dresses, party wear dresses an export surplus clothes as the lowest of prices, lower than the ones mentioned above. Wondering why is it third on my list though?   That’s because after a few years the craze for street shopping can vary off and crowded streets and sweaty market places may start feeling more of a pain. That’s what has happened to me. While Delhi Haat is spacious and cultural, M Block and Janpath are relatively smaller to move around. But SNM, is congested and large and now I go there only when I feel brave enough. 

 I was contemplating putting Chandini Chowk as the fifth place on my blog but I feel it is hyped, I do not and have never enjoyed it much. I feel the food is hyped and for me ‘Paranthe wali gali’ was never that good. Maybe it was great earlier, but now I think it lacks taste. Also unless, you’re not a wholesale dealer, it’s safe to shop for stuff from Lajpat Nagar market than Chandini chowk or you might get ripped off. However, if you do want to venture here then go through the list below as highly recommended by fellow bloggers;

dsc_2343

Image credit: The camera clicker

Famous Eating Places in Chandni Chowk

Places Famous Foods
Karim’s Mutton Paya, Mutton Nihari and others Non-veg Dishes
Paranthe Wali Gali All types of Veg Parathas
Jalebi Waala Jalebi
Natraj Dahi Bhalle Dahi Bhalla, Aalo Tikki
Dogra Snacks Green Vegetarian Pakodas
Amritsari Lassi Corner Punjabi Lassi
Kachori Wala Khasta Kachori
Kake Di Hatti Naan & Subzi with Daal Makani
Ashok Chaat Bhandar Aalo Chaat,  Kalmi Chaat, Urad Daal Chaat served with Kachalu Chantni

As usual the places I have recommended are the ones that I have visited and liked or not liked and are based on my personal experiences, likes, tastes and choices. If you do not agree or have anything to add to this then do comment, we love constructive ideas :)!!

You may also like:

  • Cape Town Day 2- Getting AroundCape Town Day 2- Getting Around
  • Scratching The Map One Place At A Time: My Travel MapScratching The Map One Place At A Time: My Travel Map
  • What Fuels My Travel – Notes From My Travel DiaryWhat Fuels My Travel – Notes From My Travel Diary
  • Top Things To Do In Udaipur: Venice Of The EastTop Things To Do In Udaipur: Venice Of The East
  • Chai Pe Charcha – A Historical Tea TrailChai Pe Charcha – A Historical Tea Trail
  • Keep Calm And Take A (Bogo) Trip!Keep Calm And Take A (Bogo) Trip!
Share125
Pin
Tweet
Share
125 Shares

2 Comments

« Asus Zenfone 2- A Photographer’s Delight!
The Cutlery Demands – Dining Etiquette! »

Comments

  1. Antonina says

    July 3, 2015 at 18:44

    I’ve just visited Delhi a couple of weeks ago and the city was very hospitable and inviting. Loved it 🙂

    Reply
    • Prerna Sinha says

      July 4, 2015 at 01:03

      Hey Antonina,
      That’s lovely to hear. It has so much culture and history as well. I have some beautiful memories attached to it☺. But remember to be safe there.

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Welcome to Maa of All Blogs

Prerna Sinha

I am a, happily married, mother of two beautiful boys, a foodie, travel enthusiast, shopaholic and a newly minted fitness seeker. Read More…

Trending

  • Dumpukht Badin Jaan- Star Recipe By ITC
  • 500 Plus Unique Indian Baby Names For Boys And Girls -2022 500 Plus Unique Indian Baby Names For Boys And Girls 2022
  • 500 Plus Unique Indian Baby Names For 2020 500 Plus Unique Indian Baby Names 2020
  • First timers guide to Vietnam for Indians
  • My Experience With The Newest Baby Care Range – Baby Dove Product Review
  • The Making Of Kinder Joy – An Inside Tour
  • The Green Acres Academy School Mumbai The Green Acres Academy School Review- For Holistic Child Development

We are on facebook

Maaofallblogs
Winner of The Indian Blogger Awards 2017 - Lifestyle

I am the ‘Maa’ !!

IndiBlogger - The Largest Indian Blogger Community

Useful Links

Follow us on Twitter

Tweets by @maaofallblogs

Copyright © 2023 · maaofallblogs ♥ Made by Kaushik

Get into our Newsletter & receive regular updates!

We promise not to spam you but if you want to hear more about what we are up to .. do join our community.

x