Chawri Bazar, Delhi

Name: Chawri Bazar
Address: Delhi, India

#97 among attractions in Delhi

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Chawri Bazar is a specialized wholesale market of brass, copper and paper products. Established in 1840, with a hardware market, it was the first wholesale market of Old Delhi it lies to the west of Jama Masjid in Delhi. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 28°38'58"N, 77°13'34"E

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Chawri Bazar – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Chandni Chowk, Fatehpuri Mosque.

0.5 miE
Vast, 17th-century Mughal-style mosque
Jama Masjid, Delhi
12 min walk • The Jama Masjid stands as a monumental example of Mughal architecture in the heart of Delhi, India. This grand mosque, completed in 1656, was commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, who is also known for the creation of the Taj Mahal.
1 miNE
Iconic 1600s imperial residence and museum
Red Fort, Delhi
26 min walk • The Red Fort, a majestic historical monument, stands as a testament to India's storied past in the heart of its capital, Delhi. This grand fortress, built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1638, served as the main residence of the Mughal dynasty for nearly 200 years.
0.6 miNE
Red Fort and crowded, colorful markets
Chandni Chowk, Delhi
15 min walk • Chandni Chowk, the beating heart of Old Delhi, India, is not just a market; it's an experience that transcends time, bringing alive the rich tapestry of Indian history and culture. Established in the 17th century by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and designed by his...
0.5 miNW
Lively mosque dating to the 17th century
Fatehpuri Mosque, Delhi
14 min walk • Fatehpuri Mosque stands as a testament to the Mughal architecture in the heart of Delhi, India. Built in 1650 by Fatehpuri Begum, one of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan's wives, the mosque is a striking example of the grandeur of the Mughal era.
~1300 ftSW
Memorial, Historical place
Ajmeri Gate, Delhi
7 min walk • The Gates of Delhi were city gates in Delhi, India, built under dynastic rulers in the period that could be dated from the 8th century to the 20th century.
0.7 miNE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Sri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir, Delhi
20 min walk • Shri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir is the oldest and best-known Jain temple in Delhi, India. It is directly across from the Red Fort in the historical Chandni Chowk area. The temple is known for an avian veterinary hospital, called the Jain Birds Hospital, in a second building behind the main temple.
~130 ftN
Mosque
Masjid Mubarak Begum, Delhi
1 min walk • The Mubarak Begum Mosque also known as Randi ki Masjid is a 19th-century historical red sandstone mosque belonging to the Mughal Empire located in Hauz Qazi, Shahjahanabad, Delhi, the Chawri Bazaar metro station in India.
0.6 miNE
Mosque, Flea market, Shopping
Sunehri Masjid, Delhi
15 min walk • The Sunehri Masjid is an 18th-century mosque in Old Delhi. It was built by Mughal noble Roshan-ud-Daula, during the reign of Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah. It is located near the Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib in Chandni Chowk, once an imperial boulevard leading to the Red Fort.
1 miS
Museum
Sulabh International Museum of Toilets, Delhi
25 min walk • The Sulabh International Museum of Toilets in Delhi is run by the Sulabh International, dedicated to the global history of sanitation and toilets. According to Time magazine, the museum is one of the weirdest museums among the "10 museums around the world that are anything but mundane". It was established in 1992 by Dr.
0.5 miN
City hall
City Hall, Delhi
14 min walk • The Delhi Town Hall is a landmark building, at Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi. It was the seat of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi from 1866 during the British Raj till late 2009, when offices shifted to the new MCD Civic Centre on Minto Road in Central Delhi formally inaugurated in 2010.
0.7 miNW
Shopping, Market
Khari Baoli, Delhi
19 min walk • Khari Baoli is a street in Delhi, India known for its wholesale grocery and Asia's largest wholesale spice market selling a variety of spices, nuts, herbs and food products like rice and tea.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chawri Bazar?

Nearby attractions include Masjid Mubarak Begum, Delhi (1 min walk), Garstin Bastion Road, Delhi (7 min walk), Ajmeri Gate, Delhi (7 min walk), Naya Mandir, Delhi (11 min walk).

How to get to Chawri Bazar by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chawri Bazar:

Metro

Chawri Bazaar • Lines: Yellow Line (1 min walk)
New Delhi Airport Express Terminal • Lines: AEx (14 min walk)

Bus

Kamala Market • Lines: 307, 309, 500, 505, 781, Rl-79 (10 min walk)
Police Station Kamala Market • Lines: 307, 309, 433, 440, 445A, 500, 505, 522Spl, 604, 781, Rl-77, Rl-79 (12 min walk)

Train

New Delhi (15 min walk)
Delhi Junction (21 min walk)