Connaught Place
Connaught Place
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9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
10:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Tuesday
10:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
10:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Friday
10:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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The area
Neighborhood: Minto Road
How to get there
- Rajiv Chowk • 5 min walk
- Janpath • 6 min walk
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- Konstantin DanilovTbilisi, Georgia4 contributionsThe most attractive squareOne of my favorite places in New Delhi - with lots of restaurants, street food, local shops and brand shops. One of the places in Delhi where you feel safe and comfortable to walk. Yeah, the crowd is usually huge but it is what expected from the city center.Visited September 2023Traveled soloWritten March 18, 2024
- Milena NedevaSofia Region, Bulgaria19 contributionsA Blend of Culture and CautionConnaught Place is often referred to as the heart of New Delhi, bustling with numerous restaurants and shops featuring both local and international brands. However, as a foreign visitor, I found it less attractive and comforting than I had hoped. The area doesn’t feel very clean or safe, which can be off-putting for some. That said, it’s worth a visit as part of the diverse Delhi experience. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can indulge in some Delhi street food available nearby or visit the market around. Additionally, you can spend some time in the park opposite Connaught Place or explore the historic Jantar Mantar nearby. Overall, it offers a glimpse into the vibrant life of the city.Visited October 2024Traveled soloWritten October 26, 2024
- NehaKolkata (Calcutta), India276 contributionsChill, Photo, walkableI went in night time. But have been there earlier in daytime too. Parking can be of slight problem. -night time is a vibe if looking for chilling. -at night there are dancers & singers doing skit -daytime is more of a city hustle or to shop -I went to uniqlo at night on sunday. Went well. Not crowded. -there are good street mobile accessories shops. All have similar collection. Do bargain. -there are reasonable kids tous street shops -daytime has more street food -multiple brand shops to shop -many chain restaurants, cafe & dessert places to binge -at night its safe to walk there -its close to Janpat mkt, go in daytime to shop there -well connected with metro line -can easily get cabVisited October 2024Traveled soloWritten November 3, 2024
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Ash MaleB
Melbourne, Australia42 contributions
Feb 2023 • Solo
I had a full split in both the rubber soles of my sandals as I walked through Connaught Place. Initially I told the shoe repairer that approached me that I wasn't interested (the place is tout hell - you need to shut out everyting) but when he showed he'd spotted my broken soles and assured me he could fix them I asked his price. 220 rupees. I said OK so we swapped sandals and he got to it. He was great. He glued the split and then used a real heavy duty black twine to sew the rubber soles together. It looked like really good workmanship so I paid him 500 rupees.
I think he said his name was Mr Shoes which in itself is brilliant. He's a young guy, from Rahasthan, pushy but respectful. If you're in Connaught Place and need shoe work Mr Shoes is your man. See pic.
But be careful - there's also some real scam shoe cleaners at Connaugt Place. The day after Mr Shoes I got done by the 'poo on the shoe' scam. (one shoe cleaner points out you've got 'poo' on your shoe and another bloke suddenly appears and suggests you get them cleaned). I knew I'd been done but because of the language barrier I couldn't tell them them off. I insisted on agreeing on a price of 100 rupees, he half agreed and I watched him closely to make sure he did a good job. When he was done he said it was 250 rupees. His mate suddenly re-appeared and said Indian prices sir. I told both of them flat out we agreed on 100 rupees and that's all he's getting. I then gave him the cash and walked off.
I think he said his name was Mr Shoes which in itself is brilliant. He's a young guy, from Rahasthan, pushy but respectful. If you're in Connaught Place and need shoe work Mr Shoes is your man. See pic.
But be careful - there's also some real scam shoe cleaners at Connaugt Place. The day after Mr Shoes I got done by the 'poo on the shoe' scam. (one shoe cleaner points out you've got 'poo' on your shoe and another bloke suddenly appears and suggests you get them cleaned). I knew I'd been done but because of the language barrier I couldn't tell them them off. I insisted on agreeing on a price of 100 rupees, he half agreed and I watched him closely to make sure he did a good job. When he was done he said it was 250 rupees. His mate suddenly re-appeared and said Indian prices sir. I told both of them flat out we agreed on 100 rupees and that's all he's getting. I then gave him the cash and walked off.
Written February 21, 2023
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VIPIN_GOEL_TP_Impex
New Delhi, India8,427 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Connaught Place is officially known as Rajiv Chowk after renaming in 1995, named after the Late Prime Minister of India Mr. Rajiv Gandhi. Commonly it is called CP. It is not exaggerated if we call it Heart of New Delhi. It is one of the main tourist centre, a main financial, commercial and business centre in Delhi. It is a prestige to have office in Connaught Place. There are showrooms of all major small and big brands, which attracts locals also for shopping. There are two circles, inner and outer with heritage buildings having shops, showrooms, lots of restaurants serving multiple and specific cuisines, fast food chains, snacks shops, tea and coffee shops, Multiplexes, road side hawkers, etc. was developed by Englishmen way back in 1933. The whole area and surroundings including Janpath, Rajpath, India Gate, Sansad Bhawan, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Lutyens' Delhi is well designed and beautifully constructed. Several roads emerge from Connaught Place in all directions going to different parts of the city. We were there to Shop wedding dresses and shoes etc. One can reach here by Metro train very easily. One can by handicrafts, local dresses of any of Indian States from State Emporiums showrooms situated near Shiwaji Stadium. Largest Khadi Bhawan is quite popular shopping destination in CP. We had South Indian food in Naivedyam Restaurant. One can enjoy street artist’s performances in the evenings.
Written December 31, 2023
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deepti
New Delhi, India74 contributions
Sep 2019
Well, CP is iconic for its perfect blend of colonial legacy in terms of its architecture and its modern day constituents in terms of stores, restaurants and people. Due to its central location, and the heritage value, it is among the world's top 10 most expensive rental places. It is divided into different blocks- A,B,C and so on, with Cafe Coffee Day in each block. There are three circles- inner circle and outer circle ( mostly retail and food outlets, some hotels too), and the middle circle (mainly commercial and financial offices). The closest metro station is Rajiv Chowk. One of my favorite places here are Wenger's (one of the oldest patisserie here), United Coffee House, Social, Starbucks (unique in its style and rustic decor) and Haldiram's. For shopping, Heels and Balujas are the oldest and occasionally, you might get something nice here. At night, it turns into a party hub, with places like Hot Mess and Lords of the Drinks hosting Dj nights.
Written May 22, 2020
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The-Mong-Melbourne-Australia
Maroondah, Australia523 contributions
Mar 2023 • Family
It looks nice in the photos, but its pretty ordinary, not worth one dollar tuk tuk ride to dry here. In the main old English White buildings, it is western stores at more than normal western (Australia) prices. The only other market around that is operating is called Indian Loom, which is one of those dodgy ridiculous marked up places where the tourist guide takes you so that they can get a commission on whatever you buy. So I’d avoid Connaught Place & Indian Loom, and spend your time somewhere else, I definitely recommend the Sarojini Nagar market, You can spend about three hours or so here and this is where you can pick up T-shirts and jeans for two and three dollars, iPhone AirPods for $10, Saris, belts, all the normal stuff you expecting cheap Asian countries.
Written March 3, 2023
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Tony
Vernon Hills, IL23 contributions
Jan 2023 • Business
Stayed here for a week for work to go to a trade show nearby, not my first time in India. I could not leave the hotel to go for a walk at all. Shops and restaurants all over but every time I walked out of the hotel I couldn’t even go half a block without getting followed by someone trying to convince me to go to a government shopping center where I would pay no tax or try to get a free map. People would start off friendly but ultimately try to get you into a rickshaw. I walked the full inner circle and was hassled constantly by at least 5 separate people, as soon as you shake one the next comes over.
It was a real bummer I couldn’t do any shopping or try any of the restaurants in the area, had to go elsewhere for that or just get room service if I was lazy.
It was a real bummer I couldn’t do any shopping or try any of the restaurants in the area, had to go elsewhere for that or just get room service if I was lazy.
Written January 11, 2023
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Andrew C
4 contributions
Oct 2024 • Solo
So many scams, no way to trust you’ll get what you paid for. Even using booking.com will not guarantee you’ll be taken to the accommodation you booked. The so called hotel you thought you booked, will then write a false review, masquerading as you. In the end, I was so disappointed and discouraged, I simply couldn’t wait to get out of India. Taxis, hotels and Tuk Tuks operators are highly dubious operators. I found the officials to be rude and indifferent, which is sad, but it is a poor country, and the only thing most of the people you encounter want, is your money.
Written October 6, 2024
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AstroBloke
Adelaide, Australia349 contributions
Jan 2020
I'm really not sure what the fuss is about Connaught Place. It's home to lots of shops selling overpriced yuppie western brand name goods, and the streets are full of touts trying to con you. If they start telling you about "government tourist centres" or "free maps of Delhi" then it's a giveaway that it's not legitimate. We were persuaded to visit such a place, and instead of a free map we were given a quote for a 3-day guided tour of Delhi for 26,000 rupees! We did not take them up on the offer, of course, but it did waste our precious time.
Really, there is so much more to experience in India than this glorified shopping mall.
Really, there is so much more to experience in India than this glorified shopping mall.
Written March 10, 2020
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saetravel
Auckland Central, New Zealand3 contributions
Nov 2019
Every person that approaches you and starts talking to you at Connaught Place in Delhi (or also north of it, in the backpacker area near New Delhi Station) is a tout. That people are super friendly, they first start talking to you about normal topics, are interested in your country or want to give you helpful information. But in the end they want to bring you to one of the hundred unofficial “tourist information center” around Connaught Place where you can book an overpriced tour and the touts get their commission just that they brought you there. As soon as they mention “free Delhi map” or “tourist information center” in their words, that’s your call, you know what this friendly chat is really all about. Stop the discussion immediately, say politely “thank you, but you are wasting my precious time so that you only can get your commission, bye bye” and go away. They will feel sorry and admit they’re touts and walk away. Every single person that started talking to me around Connaught Place or in the north of it while I was in Delhi for several days, was a tour, there was not a single exception. Even when I went to a restaurant and sat at a table, few minutes later a guy came in and sat in front of me and ordered a small cheap drink and started talking to me. After I finished eating and left, he followed me and turned out to be a tout that only came into that restaurant after her saw me entering, to try to bring me into one of that unofficial “tourist information centers” to get his commission. It is very sad. Don’t get it wrong, Indian people are very lovely people, and also that touts are very lovely, they just want to make a little money, but be careful as they steel your time only to drag you into a shop so that they get their commission. One of that touts admitted to me that there are around 120 people operating around Connaught Place as touts.
Even when I was leaving Delhi from New Delhi Station with a night train and had my ticket bought online already days before, one of the staff at the station checked my ticket, brought me to the ticket counter where they both discussed and then tried to convince me that I cannot go with my “general ticket” and that I had to go to a “tourist information center” and change my ticket for a “tourist ticket” first, to be allowed to use the train. Of course I already knew the magic words “tourist information center” and ignored them even he was walking after me, I could enter the train and go with it with my ticket that I bought online without problems, the ticket collector in the train didn’t say anything about my ticket.
Even when I was leaving Delhi from New Delhi Station with a night train and had my ticket bought online already days before, one of the staff at the station checked my ticket, brought me to the ticket counter where they both discussed and then tried to convince me that I cannot go with my “general ticket” and that I had to go to a “tourist information center” and change my ticket for a “tourist ticket” first, to be allowed to use the train. Of course I already knew the magic words “tourist information center” and ignored them even he was walking after me, I could enter the train and go with it with my ticket that I bought online without problems, the ticket collector in the train didn’t say anything about my ticket.
Written January 14, 2020
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paul o
Luxembourg District, Luxembourg13 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
Avoid India Information Office near Connaught Place , They tried to con us , we needed a taxi and they tried to charge us 10 times the normal price. When we would not consider it they were aggressive and swore at us. Horrible place , avoid at all costs.
Written November 24, 2024
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ToucanSam787
Houston, TX94 contributions
Mar 2024 • Friends
5 reasons to skip Connaught Place
1. Traffic is very congested in this area. You waste a lot of time just trying to get there.
2. If you are a tourist, the scammers swarm you like flies the minute you get out of the taxi. They started scamming us before we even got our bags out of the car. By the time we walked into the hotel, we felt like we were walking targets. I noticed they didn’t bother the Indian shoppers.
3. It’s just a bunch of stores in an old colonial building that was built in the late 1920s. Nothing to see here.
4. There are bars that play loud thumping music at night, which we could hear from our hotel in CP. Even though our hotel had thick double panes windows, this is a noisy place!
5. Khan market is a much better shopping experience. There’s no reason to endure the heavy scam artists in this place.
1. Traffic is very congested in this area. You waste a lot of time just trying to get there.
2. If you are a tourist, the scammers swarm you like flies the minute you get out of the taxi. They started scamming us before we even got our bags out of the car. By the time we walked into the hotel, we felt like we were walking targets. I noticed they didn’t bother the Indian shoppers.
3. It’s just a bunch of stores in an old colonial building that was built in the late 1920s. Nothing to see here.
4. There are bars that play loud thumping music at night, which we could hear from our hotel in CP. Even though our hotel had thick double panes windows, this is a noisy place!
5. Khan market is a much better shopping experience. There’s no reason to endure the heavy scam artists in this place.
Written March 2, 2024
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No it is shut down. Because of Corona virus.
Written March 24, 2020
Where is a good central place to stay for a change from pahar ganj madness?
Written January 5, 2020
Depending on your budget, the range is from the Imperial, Lalit, Hans, Marina & Palace heights. All more expensive than Pahar Gunj though.
Written January 6, 2020
What are the restaurant options? Any place for momos?
Written August 18, 2019
Hello there, I am sorry for the delayed response. Yes, there are multiple joints for the MOMO. The good ones are available the Bercos restaurant, however, you should try it at the D'Pauls. The good momos at very reasonable price. Also, enjoy it along with their cold coffee, but it goes well with chilled coke, thubsup or pepsi
Written September 9, 2019
Yes there are plenty. There's one in K( Wine and Beer shop), F and N block each apart from a few others. These are govt run shops that are closed on so called "dry days" or government holidays. There's also a 24 Seven store near Regal cinema from where you can buy wine and beer. Then there are numerous restaurants and pubs where liquor is served.
Written January 7, 2019
Please find below list for your referen
1. There are 2 liquor shops at the backside of the F Block
2. One is in street when you go from PVR Rivoli to Hotel Park
3. Next to Bercos restaurant
Hope, it suffices your need. If you want more updates then follow me.
Written September 10, 2019
What are the opening hours at Connaught Place? Different for the market vs shops?
Written December 14, 2017
I have a driver when I am in Delhi where should I go shopping
Thanks
Written February 19, 2017
It depends on what you want to buy... Traditional Indian wear- Chandni Chowk or Karol Bagh, Western- Karol Bagh, Connaught place or Rajouri Garden market, Cheap n very reasonable clothing- Sarojini Nagar mkt or janpath.... Rajouri is expensive, Karol Bagh has a lot of bargaining happening... same with janpath n Sarojini...Connaught place you can shop for expensive or high end clothes... Also there is a market called Palika Bazar in Connaught place which is the cheapest of all n you may find duplicate products for the originals there but in Palika n janpath n Sarojini, please beware of pick pockets... Happy Shopping....
Written February 20, 2017
Is connaught place an open shopping market at night or just glass fronted shops?
Written December 30, 2016
connaught place is basically divided into an inner circle and a outer circle.
in thr innet circle and the radials to outer circle near regal cinema u can find a while lot of vendors wiyh open market where in cheap n daily usage clothing can br found.
outer circle and radials have mostly showrooms with big brand names.
then there s a famous Janpath Market for clothing and accessories, which is exclusive open market for fashion stuff, at affordable prices, particularly popular among college students.
For more stuff at affordable rates and lots if variety including first copy to last copy of brands Palika Market can br visited, wherein stuff from electronic to clothing can be seen.
if a person is interested in some ethnic stuff nearby Janpath metro station a big market s there with local shops selling quality ethnic stuff and accessories.
For visiting emporiums of state culture departments Baba Kharak Singh Marg near CP should be a good choice.
Written March 16, 2017
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Written November 9, 2016
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