| Qutab Minar, Red Fort, India Gate, Dilli Haat. Comnnaught Place are certain spots, which are the so called favourite hunts of most of the Delhiites. Delhi to them means mostly the above mentioned. But a real observer will talk about Delhi in the most uncommon and unique way, thereby getting in to the real roots of the place and giving the true taste of Delhi, a land of glorious past, where antiquity reverberates. |
| The actual effigy of Old Delhi can be spectacled in Chandni Chowk, a place that has a history of about 400 years. More evidences of the ancient times that once existed in old Delhi can be found out by winding through the labyrinthine lanes of Chandni Chowk in a rickshaw. The pleasure associated with the rickshaw ride here is ultimate. The rickshaw rides gives the passengers an opportunity to see a different prospective of Chandni Chowk, which is otherwise only regarded as one of the favourite shopping avenues of Delhi. |
| Several small rickshaws beautifully designed and adorned stand by the sides of the road, waiting eagerly for the passengers to take them on a ride of the place. The rickshaw pullers shout in their highest pitches so as to draw the attention of the passengers and to give a tough competition to their counterparts. |
| The rickshaw pullers here take you on a ride through various routes, offering you a different experience all together. The ride is inexpensive and very cost effective, thereby giving you a chance to glance at the colurful streets of the place. A rickshaw ride from Chandni Chowk to Chawri Bazaar is very exciting and brings you face to face with wonderfully laid out shops and bazaars. |
| A rickshaw ride in Mughal emperor Shah Jahan's Shahjahanabad city (old Delhi) is one of the prime attractions of Delhi. Chandni Chowk is a place to be explored and savoured by all those who do not fear crowds and have always been attracted by mixed sounds... |
| Journey |
| If you will ask Delhiites about the attractions of Old Delhi, most probably they will name the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, but very few of them will tell about the rickshaw ride through the winding lanes of Chandni chowk. Me too was unaware about the rickshaw ride in Old Delhi, but luckily this past week I got a chance to enjoy the pleasant ride. |
| As the rickshaw ride in Old Delhi is a new experience for tourist, It make that journey memorable. Several small and beautifully designed rickshaws were available at the rickshaw stand close to Sri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir, located in Chandni Chowk area. The rikshawalas were shouting in harmonized unison, as in a chorus, each with an invitation to ride in only their rickshaws. After thinking about various routes, finally I decided to take a ride from Chandni Chowk to Chawri Bazaar. |
| From the very beginning of my journey, I came across the sights and sounds of Old Delhi. I was involved in observing the things across the busy streets, on the other hand the rickshaw puller was clearing his route by chanting the sentences, bhai jara hatke, o babu sahab side dena etc. En-route, there were several shops that were offering everything of daily usage right from A to Z. Apart from these, the old buildings of the Chandni Chowk area were providing a glimpse of British India alongwith describing the 400 yrs old history of Chandni Chowk area. Finally, I reached Chawri Bazaar metro station, I paid the rickshawala his fare and moved towards the station to catch a train to Luteyns Delhi that is Connaught Place. |
| Moreover, a rickshaw ride in Mughal Emperor Shah Jahans Shahjahanbad city (Old Delhi) is one of the wonderful attractions in Delhi. So, take out some time your next holiday for a rickshaw ride in Old Delhi. I am sure, that the inexpensive and very cost effective ride will surely provide you lots of fun and enjoyment. Lastly, if you are looking for some shopping then must visit the market offering textiles, electronic, goods and watches at reasonable prices. Are you feeling hungry? Don't worry, because there are a number of eating joints in Chandani Chowk area which offer sweets, snacks and several other delicacies to satisfy your taste buds. |
