About Chandni chowk
chandni chowk, also known as moonlight square, is a locality in new delhi central. mughal emperor shah jahan built chandni chowk delhi in the 17th century. it is one of the oldest and most vibrant markets in delhi. the older chandni chowk was shaped like a half-moon and was built in front of municipal townhall. a small channel was made from river yamuna to reflect moonlight that passed through the middle of the market with shops on both sides. chandni chowk is also very close to the old delhi railway station and has the famous red fort located at the eastern end. it is one of india s largest wholesale markets with a speciality in authentic delicacies and clothing. there are residential localities on both sides of chandni chowk. the popular nearby localities are baratooti, civil lines, malka ganj, roshanara road and indraprastha, fatehpuri chowk, jama masjid chowk jawahar nagar.the average price range in this locality is from rs.2 444 to rs.47 619 per sq ft. there are 38 properties available in chandni chowk, mostly being the commercial shops posted by individuals. there are 16 properties available to rent in chandni chowk. the properties here are in good condition and have all basic facilities with a 24-hour water supply. the area is also an employment and trade hub visited every day by 15 lakh people, including tourists. the area has a vast market for silver jewellery, traditional perfumes, menswear, spices, digital equipment, inexpensive books and relishing food.to make chandni chowk pedestrian-friendly and reduce unnecessary traffic jams, a redevelopment program has been going on in this region. this 90 crores funded program includes making of footpaths and decongesting of roads.key highlightsamong residential properties, the most commonly available configuration in chandni chowk is the 2bhk ones. priced between rs.40 lakhs and rs.1.75 cr, there are builder floor apartments and residential houses to choose from. for rental purposes, the properties range between rs.7, 000 - rs.20, 000.chandni chowk is rated high by the residents in terms of environment, neighborhood, places of interest and commuting.what s greatbeing in the centre of the city, the region is easily reachable from the rest of the city via public transport and metro line as well. chandni chowk is located just a few miles away from connaught place business district and paharganj. apart from the connectivity advantage, the closeby market makes everything within reach of your living space.what s not greatlack of parking space poses a problem to the residents of chandni chowk. the region is also rated average in terms of cleanliness (3.25/5). the overly crowded and bustling markets often cause vehicles to pull up a jam on the road, which creates unnecessary delay unless you take the subway.social infrastructurechandni chowk has all basic amenities like educational institutes (zhdc of delhi university, shama institute of management & paramedical science), healthcare facilities ( mcw katra kushal rai), banks and atms (canara bank, hdfc bank), eating hangouts (bikaner sweets shop, jung bahadur kachori wala) and multiplexes (asia movies and abhishek cineplex) within the locality for residents.shopping complex & marketschandni chowk has one of the most vibrant markets present in delhi. this market has one of the most diverse and unique collections, from artefacts to jewellery to clothes to footwear.krishna diamondchandni mahal superstoresadar bazarneel markethealth care centerssna hospitalbanarsidas chandiwala institute of medical sciencesacupuncture clinicsrl religaremarwari hospitalgrover medical centreneera eye centreconnectivity and public transportthe nearby bus stops enabling connectivity with the city network are prem bari pull, shalimar bagh richi rich, ashok vihar crossing, prembari pul and red fort.chandni chowk metro station and chawri bazaar metro station on the yellow line are the nearest metro stations to chandni chowk. old delhi junction railway station and new delhi railway station are the nearby railway stations to chandni chowk.schools, bank and fitness centerarya samaj girls sr sec school, indraprastha hindu girls senior secondary school, j. k. happy school, rabea girls public school and dr radhakrishnan internationalschoolare some of the popular local schools sought by residents. many banks like axis bank, central bank of india, icici, citibank provide their atm services in chandni chowk. my fitness club and xardum are famous among fitness freaks.Popular Landmarks Near Localitylocated at the heart of old delhi, chandni chowk is close to many renowned historical places. red fort, raj ghat, jama masjid, lahore gate, khas mahal famous paraathe wali gali, gurudwara bangla sahib, and agrasen ki baoli are some nearby tourist attractions. chandani chowk is also close to india gate and humayun tomb.
