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Connaught
Place: Bringing the Glory Back
As a part of Connaught Place 'Return to heritage Project',
NDMC has prepared a plan to revamp and redevelop this
proud landmark of Delhi. The plan includes provision
of heritage sensitive signages, engineering improvements
of roads, drainage sewerage, water supply and sub-stations
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About Connaught Place
Connaught place, also called as CP, is located at the heart
of New Delhi. It was built in 1931. Connaught place happens
to be the commercial hub of Delhi.
It depicts the style of British architecture which was very planned
and well structured. The glamour is still there and people love coming
to CP for shopping and entertainment.
Markets and shops in Connaught place
are structured in the form of rings comprising of inner and outer
circle. Connaught place has been renamed as Rajiv
Chowk. The British rule at that time thought that the circular
structure of the market would be beneficial for both the shopkeepers
and the shoppers. Connaught Place has been modeled after the Royal
Crescent in Bath, England. Connaught place is easily recognized
in the map of Delhi
because it stands out like a circle with roads plying from many
points on the circumference of the circular structure.
Connaught Place has always been the most sought after destination
for both tourist as well as the resident population. You would find
everything here, right from a grocery store to a car showroom. Connaught
place has a PVR
Cineplex which matches the best in the city. The restaurants,
the cafes, the road side handicraft shops and the colorful crowd
add to the glory of this very historic place. Any tourist
traveling to India must visit the Connaught Place once. Connaught
place has emporiums from every state of India. Connaught Place also
has branches of major National and International banks, along with
the offices of tours operators and airlines
in India.
Shopping
in Connaught Place
Connaught place provides the best resource to shop with a number of
options available. Connaught place is surrounded by Panchkula Marg,
Kasturba Gandhi Marg, Baba Khadak Singh Marg and Barakhamba
Marg. The place is flooded with shops and marketing complexes
where you will have every thing under one roof. It has been one of
the most sought after shopping destinations
of Delhi.
The aura of the place and the unique specialty ensure that you don't
return empty handed. Among the most popular items here in Connaught
place, you can find imported electronic goods, sports items, books,
household goods, handicrafts, etc. Connaught Place lures every visitor
with its exotic design and shopping spur. Another specialty lies in
the multi dimensional environment of the place where you would find
hotels, restaurants,
pubs,
Bars, cinema halls and office of major establishments. The market
is closed during Sundays and has special attraction in festival seasons.
The most happening time to visit Connaught
place is during evening when the crowd gathers to enjoy the
exquisite evening with the bliss of having a wonderful shopping experience.
Dinning in Connaught place
Connaught place comprises of three circles; inner, outer and middle
circles. Food lovers and gourmets find the place an ultimate destination
which has variety and quality to offer. The outer circle would give
a wonderful spree of restaurants and cafes. Outer circle includes
renowned names like Braista Coffee Lounge, Ruby Tuesday, McDonalds,
TGI Friday's, Nirulas and the famous Chatori Ghalli.
Markets in Connaught Place:
Main markets in and around Connaught place are Janpath
and Palika Bazar. Janpath happens to
be one of most important places where you would find latest fashion
clothes and other goods that are popular in modern trend. Connaught
Place is a major attraction for tourists and young generation who
find the place an ideal shopping destination with latest fashion trends.
Palika Bazar and Janpath happen to be the popular markets here, suiting
all pockets and catering to the latest fashion trends.
Janpath: Shops
in Janpath sell latest trendy clothes and fashionable items
at cheap prices. These shops are very popular among foreigners who
love buying Indian jewelry, handicrafts
and other antique items. Having pointed out the specialty of these
shops, it is imperative to mention the precaution one should take
while buying anything from these shops. Shopkeepers in Janpath take
advantage of the ignorance of foreigners about the price and quality
of the market. Another specialty lies in the state emporiums from
different Indian states. Handicrafts lovers would find the place
an ideal destination for Handicrafts goods. Apart from trendy shops,
Janpath has cafes and restaurants serving delicious
food.
Palika bazaar is also very popular
which has always attracted tourists for its unique peculiarity of
a wonderful shopping experience under one roof. The underground
market is located in the inner circle of
Connaught Place which can be reached from any point on the
circumference of the inner circle. The specialty lies in its underground
structure and the shops, who sell almost every thing a normal buyer
would want to buy for his/her daily need and fashion. You can say
that the place fulfills every shopping need. The market is ideally
suited for shopping in summer and also in winters because people
are saved from sprawling heat and cold respectively. It is famous
for electronic goods, fashionable clothes, perfumes, leather goods,
photography equipments, etc. The underground market has cafes and
small eateries where you can enjoy some good snacks while you shop.
The garden above the market is an ideal place to meet and date your
friends. Spending some time in the garden really makes you feel
good as it has a beautiful view of Connaught
Place. With the advent of Metro
service to Connaught Place, the market has regained its charm
among youngsters who were shifting to latest malls and other shopping
destinations.
Shopping at Palika bazaar needs
some bargaining experience because at the first say they generally
ask for a much higher price and anybody can be bowled by them. So,
it is important that you bargain well and look for the authenticity
of the goods. Palika Bazaar is famous for electronic goods and people
visit the market for buying CDs of new movie releases and songs.
The market is a big station for pirated CDs of Indian movies. Police
have often raided the place for selling these pirated movie CDs
and some porn stuffs that are one of the prime features of the market.
Most of these goods are pirated and smuggled from other countries.
So, one should be careful while shopping here in Palika Bazaar.
Parking in Connaught Place
Parking at Connaught Place is a big problem with so many vehicles
lined up for parking space. However, there is an underground parking
in place but with the increasing number of vehicles in the city, it
has become very difficult for the authorities to manage the traffic.
With the new
plan of NDMC, things are expected to get better and also the running
of Delhi Metro to Connaught
Place has lessened the traffic to a great extent. Parking here
is very expensive which means you will have to spend a few bucks to
park your vehicles. Palika parking
is a good option at present which is under plans of renovation which
would have multi-level parking space. At the moment it is the only
place where you can have your vehicles parked with a few other empty
spots in and around CP.
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