Colors of Delhi

Delhi is a multi cultured city with people from almost every part of India. People of Delhi are called as “Delhi-ites”. In Delhi you will find people from different cast and culture living with peace and harmony. This shows the Unity in Diversity among the people of Delhi. During the festival season the Diversity in Cultural of Delhi can be well seen, where people from different cultural come together for a common cause. All the festival such as Holi, Diwali, ID are being celebrated with joy and brotherhood; this is the only reason why people usually call Delhi as “Delwalon ki Delhi” and there is no doubt that the people of Delhi are very open hearted, lively and they know how to enjoy life.

Delhi is the capital of India and is the perfect amalgamation of past and present. The history says – it is the city founded by the pandavas in the 1200 BC. It is the prime witness of rise and fall of many royal dynasties. Planned by the British architects in the 20th century, the capital is now one of the metropolis of India. It is basically divided into two parts – the new and the old Delhi. Delhi is definitely a vibrant, throbbing, stinkingly loud and colorful city. The prime attractions of Delhi include Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Humayan's Tomb, Qutab Minar, Jantar Mantar, and many more.

Apart from all the good things about Delhi, their is different side of Delhi as well, from the past few years Delhi has become over populated and an extremely polluted. The population is increasing day by day and the fight of livelihood is getting tougher. Crime rate is also increasing and it put a bad mark on Delhi reputation. Now a days, their is only few city residents call them a “Delhi Walla” as the majority of population hails from various other parts of India such as Punjab, Utter Pardesh, Kolkata, Haryana, Uttaranchal.

Delhi's Shopping Delight

Apart from being the political and bureaucratic capital of India, Delhi, is the ultimate shopper's delight. Over the years the markets in Delhi have received the huge makeover. It is becoming the total hip and happening destination with not only the shops in the malls selling the branded and latest styles, but there are also shops that are catering to the limited budgets.

Connaught place is the one stop destination, that offers the huge variety to choose from. Trendy garments, saris, and jewelery items are available at the much affordable price. Western wear for women are available all through the market in plenty of styles. Prices are suitable both for the middle and the elite class. While in CP, what makes the shopping more exciting is the tiny Janpath market, quite famous among the foreigners. Shopping at Janpath means lots of bargaining. You can see the array of small small of shops in the conjusted area selling chapals, hats, scarves, artificial jewelery, stoles, ladies tops etc. Than check out the Central Cottage Industries Emporium, where you may find good range of traditional clothes as well as the designers wear.

How can someone miss the charm of the Sarojini Nagar market. This low budget market needs more of time than the money. Essentially, the Sarojini Nagar Market goes well with the college goer's. This market is foremost updated with the trendy collections for the youngsters. There is one more market that too runs on the same parameter and that is the Lajpat Nagar Market. Apart from shopping both these markets are the favorite hangout destination among the youngsters.

Ah! than comes the favorite Delhi delight – Chandni Chowk Market. The market gives the aura of the old world charm. It is the whole sale market of Indian saris. The saris are exported from this place to all over the world. Here you may find people who have been engaged in special sari making for the generations. It is one such destination where the good collection of flashy saris and salwar suits hit the market first of all. As compared to the other markets the saris available here are much cheaper in price. As can purchase from light work to the heavy work saris or suits for the parties or particularly for the marriage purpose. The workers here are famous from the time of the Nizams (Rulers).

Well, now if you are bored of shopping for all this you can make a visit to the Khan market. Khan market offers a wide variety of merchandise. You can shop for the second hand mobiles, music accessories, fengsui items, fancy candles, seductive lingerie, chunky jewelery as well as leather bags and clutches. Most of shops are here well established family business.

Than there are some markets that are especially made for the elite class. As suppose the M block market in both G.K. I and G.K. II. Both of them are trendiest market of the south Delhi. The market is full of designer brands such as the VOI, Nike, Adidas, Pringle, Provogue, Allen Solley, Benetton etc. Shoes, bags, sparkling jewelery, tops, handbags, leggings, sweaters and antique items all are available in variety of styles and prices. G.K. I is probably a market with the long food chain, starting from Moti Mahal, Diva, Barista, Mc Donalds, Pizza Hut to the mind boggling discos.

Apart from all these you can spend plenty time at Delli Haat, a small handicraft market. It contains the good collection of popular handicrafts items from all the states in India. Really shopping in Delhi is a experience in itself. See more shopping areas...

Aparana Chauhan