The blend of Historial and Contemporary culture - Chandini Chowk

While on a Delhi tour, it is customary for most tourists to have a visit to Chandani Chowk. Noted among the oldest and the busiest markets in Delhi, Chandani Chaowk is located in the Central Delhi. Situated opposite to Red Fort, across the road, Chandani Chowk is among those places in Delhi which still reflect their historical character. Ruins of history can be seen in the still lively galis and kuchas in the Chandani Chowk. Old Delhi railway Station, Interstate Bus Terminus, Ajmeri Gate Sadar Bazar- all crowded areas are in close proximity of Chandani Chowk.

Historically speaking, Chandani Chowk was the idea of Jahanara, the darling daughter of Mughal emperor, Shahjahan. Chandani Chowk used to look like a shining paradise in the days of yore. In the walled city of Old Delhi, it was the main avenue opposite Red Fort. A canal used flow in the centre of the street which was used for the water supply needs of this area. The water flowing in the canal used to look like crystal when moon rays fell on it. Members of Royal family used to come here on evenings for a stroll. Chandani Chowk was divided into three sections. First section started from Lahori Darwaza to Chowk Kotwal. Then second part was from Chowk Kotwali to Chandani Chowk and the third section started from Chandani Chowk to Fatehpuri Masjid. In the centre of Chandani Chowk, there was a reflecting pool.

This was just small but interesting part of information about Chandani Chowk.
In the next section, we will talk about the present look of Chandani Chowk.

Most Delightful Experience- Shopping in Kerala

I have heard much about the shopping experience of Kerala. So I went on a shopping spree while I visited Kerala on my annual vacations. Shopping in Kerala is a shoppers delight. Kerala has a long history and traditions apart from its natural wealth. While traveling in Kerala, one is tempted to do some shopping for traditional Kerala products.

As Kerala has rich traditions and it has a battery of skilled artisans and craftsmen to present a wide variety of astonishing art and craft products and handicrafts. I bought lots of eye-catching articles made from teakwood, deep-wine rosewood and fragrant sandalwood. A mind-boggling array, a riot of colors, brilliant aesthetics, and exquisite embellishments, the handicrafts of Kerala are indeed the true representatives of the vivacious land.

Another thing, Kerala is famous for, are spices. Spices of Kerala are renowned for their healing qualities, aroma and flavors. The tropical air and sea coast of Kerala grooms a nutrient rich soil to produce high quality spices that no other place offers. Spices are also exported from Kerala worldwide. Spices are used in medicines, preservatives, and perfumes and above all in cooking. i picked some exotic spices for your kitchen too!

I shopped in Kerala till last; so vast was its object range. I did some window shopping too in shop for ivory carvings, pottery, and gold and silver brocaded fabrics and pottery and ceramic products. Some other specialties of Kerala are Aranmula mirror, gold and silver brocaded fabrics, boxes, buttons and ashtrays of steel with silver lining. Kerala is well known for ivory carvings from since early times. It was really a great experience!