Urdu Bazaar, Delhi

#237 among attractions in Delhi

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The Urdu Bazaar is a major market in the walled city of Delhi, India that connected the canal in the middle of Chandni Chowk to Jama Masjid. The original market was destroyed in the aftermath of Indian Rebellion of 1857, but its name survives as a location near the Jama Masjid. ()

Coordinates: 28°38'59"N, 77°14'1"E

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Urdu Bazaar – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Chandni Chowk, Ajmeri Gate.

~350 ftN
Vast, 17th-century Mughal-style mosque
Jama Masjid, Delhi
2 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.
0.6 miNE
Iconic 1600s imperial residence and museum
Red Fort, Delhi
16 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.
0.4 miN
Red Fort and crowded, colorful markets
Chandni Chowk, Delhi
12 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...
0.6 miSW
Memorial, Historical place
Ajmeri Gate, Delhi
16 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.
0.4 miN
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Sri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir, Delhi
12 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.
0.4 miW
Mosque
Masjid Mubarak Begum, Delhi
12 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.
0.4 miN
Mosque, Flea market, Shopping
Sunehri Masjid, Delhi
12 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.
0.6 miNW
City hall
City Hall, Delhi
17 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.
0.4 miW
Shopping, Market
Chawri Bazar, Delhi
12 min walk • 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.
0.7 miNE
Forts and castles
Diwan-i-Am, Delhi
18 min walk • The Diwan-i-Am, or Hall of Audience, is a room in the Red Fort of Delhi where the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and his successors received members of the general public and heard their grievances.
0.5 miNE
Shopping, Market
Chhatta Chowk, Delhi
14 min walk • The Chhatta Chowk is a long passage way that contains a bazaar, or market, located in the Red Fort of Delhi, India. The Chhatta Chowk is located behind the Lahori Gate and is set within an arched passage.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Urdu Bazaar?

Nearby attractions include Jama Masjid, Delhi (2 min walk), Shia Jama Mosque, Delhi (2 min walk), Panja Sharif, Delhi (3 min walk), Naya Mandir, Delhi (6 min walk).

How to get to Urdu Bazaar by public transport?

The nearest stations to Urdu Bazaar:

Metro

Jama Masjid • Lines: Violet Line (7 min walk)
Chawri Bazaar • Lines: Yellow Line (11 min walk)

Bus

Jama Masjid • Lines: 118Ext, 347, 348, 405, 419, 425, 429, 502 (8 min walk)
Lal Quila • Lines: 347, 348, 405, 419, 425, 429, 502 (9 min walk)

Train

Delhi Junction (22 min walk)
New Delhi (23 min walk)