Chandni Chowk - Delhi, India
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denben
N 28° 39.364 E 077° 14.010
43R E 718289 N 3171923
Chandni Chowk is one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi. It is located close to Old Delhi Railway Station and the monument Red Fort is located within the Chandni Chowk.
Waymark Code: WMQ222
Location: India
Date Posted: 12/03/2015
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Built in the 17th century by Mughal Emperor of India Shah Jahan, and designed by his daughter Jahan Ara, the market was once divided by canals (now closed) to reflect moonlight, and it remains one of India's largest wholesale markets. (
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During our visit to Delhi, we had a guided walking tour in crowded Chandni Chowk. Our pictures show the Chandni Chowk shops, the overhead tangling electrical cables and wires, Central Baptist Church and the famous Jalebi Wala Restaurant.
The coordinates are from the Jalebi Wala.
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