Sight Address : Chatta Chowk,New Delhi, DL 110006
Detail InformationEdit
Chatta Chowk (Covered Bazaar) was known as Bazaar-i-Musaqqaf during the reign of Emperor Shah Jahan. It is a covered market that was built by Mukarmat Khan around 300 years ago. The site was the place of luxury trade of the royals for products like carpets, quilts, shahtus, pashmina shawls, takia-namads, brocaded costumes and velvet pardahs. At present, the place is known as Meena Bazaar and has around 40 shops, which sell artificial jewellery and antiques, bags, hand painted wall hangings and many more.
Chatta Chowk (Covered Bazar)
HistoryEdit
Chatta Chowk (Covered Bazaar) was conceived by Emperor Shah Jahan who thought the covered marketplace would suit the hot temperatures of Delhi. Getting a notion from the covered Bazaars of Persian forts like Isfahan & the one he had seen in Peshawar, he had instructed Mukarmat Khan (supervisor for construction of Red Fort) to build a roofed (“Chatta”) Bazaar which was originally called Bazaar-i-Musaqqaf (which meant a Bazaar with a roof). Is a unique and rare market, as it is fully covered. Build by Mukarmat Khan under Shah Jahan dynasty this place has around 40 shops selling all possible ladies items. It has been popular through many names such as ‘Chhatta Chowk Bazaar’, ‘Meena Bazaar’ and ‘Bazaar-i-Musaqqaf’. The specialty of place was rugs, carpets, quilts, shawls, costumes and shatranjis were, tourists used to come from far off places to buy these items. Tourists can visit this place during Summer season, as the roof cover will protect them from Sun.It is believed that some 300 years ago, this bazaar accommodated the luxury trade of the royally household, and traded rugs, exquisite carpets, jajams and shatranjis, quilts, takia-namads, shahtus, pashmina shawls, brocaded costumes, velvet pardahs etc.
Must SeeEdit
Attraction
Visiting TimeEdit
sunrise to sunset
Closed OnEdit
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Best Season to VisitEdit
October to March
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning,Afternoon & Evening
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
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Ticket Required : No Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs.50
Kids Rs. : Rs. 25
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Rs.50
Kids Rs. : Rs. 25
Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.
Video Camera Rs. : N.A.
Guide Required : No Edit
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Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
Dress Require: N.A.
Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Khanna Gems ; Shop No. 1181, Johari Bazaar Chatta Madan Gopal Street, Mali Wara, Chandni Chowk New Delhi, DL 110006 ; Ph/M – 011 2327 8110 ; Food Serve – N.A.
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : This place is well connected by road the taxi service is available for this destination. Call 40406060 to get cab at any place and to anywhere in Delhi.Price will be – Indica Vista (New) 10.00 Rs/ km, Indigo cs /Swift Dezire (New) 12 Rs/Km, Tavera (New) 13 Rs / km, Xylo (New)13 Rs / km, Innova (New)13 Rs / km,XUV-500 (New)16.00 Rs/km,BMW (New) 80.00 Rs/km,Audi (New) 90.00 Rs/km,Honda City (New) 30.00 Rs/km,Tempo Traveller (New)17.00 Rs/km, Corola (New) 30.00 Rs/km Honda-crv (New) 40.0Rs/km,Mercedes (New) 90.00 Rs/km.
Bus : Tourists can either take local buses from various points within the city to reach this sight, which is located in North Delhi.
Train : For foreigners, it’s easiest to make ticket bookings at the helpful International Tourist Bureau 23405156; 1st floor, New Delhi train station; 8am-8pm Mon-Sat, to 2pm Sun). Do not believe anyone – including porters – who tells you it has shifted,closed or burnt down and don’t let anyone stop you from going to the 1st floor of the main building for bookings. When making reservations here, if you are paying in rupees you may have to provide back-up money exchange certificates (or ATM receipts), so take these with you just in case.
Air : International and domestic flights all leave from and arrive at the airport’s gleaming new Terminal For flight inquiries, call the international airport (0124-3376000; www.newdelhi airport.in). At the new Terminal 3 there are 14‘nap & go’ rooms with wi-fi , a desk, TV and bed (₹315/hr). For comprehensive details of domestic air routes, see Excel’s Timetable of Air Services Within India (₹55), available at news stands When making reservations request the most direct (quickest) route. Note that airline prices fluctuate and website bookings with some carriers can be markedly cheaper.
Jagson Airlines (23721593 Vandana Bldg, 11 Tolstoy Marg)
Kingfisher Airlines (23730238; 42N-Block, Connaught Place).
Others : METRO The new high-speed metro line is the best way to get to/from the airport, and runs between New Delhi train station and Dwarka Sector 21, via Shivaji Stadium, Dhaula Kuan NH8 (Mahipalpur station) and Indira Gandhi International station (Terminal 3). Trains operate every 10 minutes from 5am to 1am. Cycle-rickshaws are still in use in parts of Old Delhi, though they have been banned in Chandni Chowk to reduce congestion. Let’s hope they’re not banned in other areas, as they’re the best way to get around Old Delhi – the drivers are wizards at weaving through the crowds. Tips are appreciated for this gruelling work.
Things to CarryEdit
Carry a bottle of drinking water.
Safety / WarningEdit
Keep daily cash in separate pockets.
HelplineEdit
Fire – 101
Ambulance – 102
Child Helpline – 1098
Women Helpline Number : 1091
Accident & Trauma Service – 1099
Police Control Room Number : 100
Tourist City Information Service – 1286
