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Central Delhi (मध्य दिल्ली Madhya Dillī) comprises the backpacker areas of Paharganj and Karol Bagh.
Understand
[edit | edit source]Orientation
[edit | edit source]- Paharganj (पहाड़गंज Pahāṛgañj) — A neighbourhood directly west of New Delhi station, bordered by Panchkuan Road in the south, Idgah Road in the north, and Deshraj Bhatia Marg/Chitragupta Road in the west. It is noisy, filthy, and full of touts, but it's also centrally located and has many cheap hotels and thus very popular with budget travellers. Paharganj is considered a safe area.
- Karol Bagh (क़रोल बाग़ Qarol Bāġ) — West of Paharganj, this neighbourhood is quieter, but not as centrally located.
Get in
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By rickshaw
[edit | edit source]There are three types of rickshaws in Central Delhi, auto-rickshaws, cycle rickshaws and electric rickshaws.
Auto rickshaws are good for shorter trips. They don't run on meters and prices are fixed before the trip. Fares are generally over quoted and needs to negotiated before the trips begins.
Cycle rickshaws and electric rickshaws are ideal for very short trips. Prices needs to be negotiated and fixed before the trips start.
See
[edit | edit source]- 1 National Agricultural Science Museum, AP Shinde Symposium Hall, NASC, Pusa. ₹10.
- 2 Jhandewalan Mandir, Jhandewalan Devi Mandir Marg, Block E, Jhandewalan Extension, Jhandewala (M from Karol Bagh Terminal 500m NE). One of the most popular temples of goddess Durga.
Do
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- 1 Cycle Market, Block E 4, Jhandewalan Extension, Jhandewalan (M 'Jhandewalan' Blue 0.5 km S). Deals not just in bicycles, but in cameras as well.
- 2 Karol Bagh (West Delhi Market, Gaffar Market, Sabka Bazaar), Saraswati Marg, Beadonpura (Bus 39, 39A, 71, 82N, 89, 166, 181, 212, 214A, 218, 309, 350, 351, 352,450 to 'D B Gupta Market'). known for traditional Indian Wear, sarees and shawls. Huge area and big brand showrooms. - Reputed to be the largest shopping area in Asia with 20,000 shops and traders. There are many tailors experienced in western styles (suits etc.). Also a growing number of hotels .
- 3 Paharganj, Arya Nagar (opposite New Delhi ; bus: 12N, 19, 19A, 39, 39A, 82N, 166, 181, 214A, 309, 351, 753, 838, 853AC, 857 to stop 'Paharganj'). Oriented toward backpackers, this strip of shops sells items such as Indian perfumes, shawls, tablas, rugs, jewellery, etc.
- 4 Sadar Bazaar (सदर बाज़ार Sadar Bāzār, meaning 'main market'). A wholesale market in central Delhi with severe congestion, chaos, and buzzes with commercial activity. It is considered the largest wholesale market in India.
Handicrafts
[edit | edit source]- 5 R. Expo House, Paharganj (near the New Delhi Railway Station).
- 6 S. K. Expo, Paharganj (near the New Delhi Railway Station), ☏ +91 11 2358 2615. One of the largest and oldest emporiums of handicrafts and herbal products in Delhi. It was founded in 1932, and offers a large variety of gift items from different parts of India. Textiles, handmade crafts and furniture made by artists and craftsman are sold at affordable prices. Ayurvedic and plant remedies, herbal soap, shampoos, oils and natural fragrances are also manufactured. This complex of two four-storied buildings is welcoming and a popular place for foreign visitors to Delhi.
Eat
[edit | edit source]- 1 Kitchen Cafe Roof Top @ Hotel Shelton, 5043 Main Bazaar, Paharganj, ☏ +91 11 4182 4386, kitchencaferoof@gmail.com. 24 hours daily. Great view and ambiance.
- 2 Tadka 4986, Ram Dwara Rd, Nehru Bazar, Paharganj (side road off of Main Bazaar). A notably clean restaurant by Paharganj standards. Serves only vegetarian food, a full thali for ₹ 60. Their tea is really good and their most popular dish is paneer masala.
Drink
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[edit | edit source]| This guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room: | |
| Budget | Under ₹4,000 |
| Mid-range | ₹4,000–8,000 |
| Splurge | Over ₹8,000 |
Budget
[edit | edit source]- 1 Ashiana, 50 Ara Kashan Rd, Ram Nagar, ☏ +91 11 2362 7617. Single ₹1,290-3,190, double ₹1,490-₹3,490.
- 2 Bloomrooms @ New Delhi Railway Station, 8591 Arakashan Road, ☏ +91 11 412 25666, book@bloomrooms.com. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 11AM. Extremely modern and comfortable rooms. Rooms are noisy due to the location near the station. Single ₹1,700, double ₹2,000-2,600, breakfast ₹250.
- 3 Ivory Palace, 14A/27 WEA, Channa Market, Karol Bagh, ☏ +91 11 25744106, +91 99903 81291, reservationsivorypalace@gmail.com. From ₹1,200.
- 4 Saar Inn, Karol Bagh, ☏ +91 97 1111 7399. Clean and comfortable with breakfast included, a very friendly professional staff. ₹3,200-4,000.
- 5 Sunstar Grand, 7A/17, W.E.A. Channa Market, Karol Bagh, ☏ +91-11-42502117. Room service and a restaurant available for breakfast and dinner. Lockers available. Double: ₹2,400..
- 6 Ajanta, Main Bazaar, ☏ +91 11 23620925, +91 11 23620926, +91 11 23620927, info@hotelajanta.com. Decent restaurant and nice atmosphere on a rooftop bar, although the rooftop seems like a construction site. The staff are often rude and may try to offer overpriced tour package bookings as often as they can. The rooms are small and many do not have windows. Bath/shower facilities are archaic. The hotel does not offer a luggage storage service. US$24.
- 7 Ajay Guest House, 5084-A, Main Bazaar (Opposite Khanna Cinema), ☏ +91 11 4154 1226, +91 11 2358 3125, fax: +91 11 4154 1701, ajay@anupamhoteliersltd.com. Has a good restaurant and German Brown Bread Bakery. Single ₹700-900, double ₹800-1,200, triple ₹1,200-1,800.
- 8 Chanchal Deluxe, 8524 Arakashan Road (behind Sheela Cinema), ☏ +91 99106 09222, info@chanchal-hotels.com. 54 rooms. US$24.
- 9 City Inn DX, 5415-16, Ladoo Ghati, Nehru Bazaar (about a 10-min walk from the railway station), ☏ +91 11 2358 7706, fax: +91 11 2358 7343, city.inn.dx@gmail.com. Rooms with double bed, flat screen TV (with HBO, VH1, CNN, lots of Hindi channels), clean bathroom with Western toilets. Each bathroom has its own hot water heater. Room service, computers in the lobby for ₹30/hr. Very friendly staff. Located just around the corner from Hotel Relax and the vegetable market. Single ₹400-900, double ₹600-2,000.
- 10 Durga International, 8715, D.B. Gupta Rd (500m from New Delhi Railway Station), ☏ +91 98 9942 3411. Basic hotel. Single from ₹1,900, double from ₹2,100, Family Suite ₹4,500, Honeymoon Suite ₹6,500.
- 11 Hare Rama Guest House, 298 Main Bazaar (Down the side road near the Khanna Cinema), ☏ +91 11 2743 3017. Popular hotel and place to book sleeper buses if you're heading to Dharamsala or Pushkar. They're very laid back staff which makes a nice change. 24 hour hot water and check in, and 24 hours stay from when you arrived. ₹400 single, ₹500 double for an OK non-air-con room. Extra 50% for air-con.
- 12 Metropolis Tourist Home, 1634 Bazaar Hand, ☏ +91 11 2351 8074. More expensive than the average Paharaganj hotel. It also has a good restaurant. Double ₹2,500-3,500.
- 13 Sai Palace, 22, Main Market Road, Pahar Ganj (Middle lane opposite railway station, Paharganj), ☏ +91 95 5568 4663. Double: ₹550-₹1,350.
- 14 Smyle Inn, 916, Chandi Wali Gali, Main Bazaar (right street before Masjid, coming from New Delhi station in Main Bazar), ☏ +91 11 4579 5192, +91 99992 76591, smyleinn@hotmail.com. Check-in: Noon, check-out: 11AM. Breakfast and internet access included in price. Single ₹940-1,090, double ₹980-1,180, triple ₹1,200-1,380.
- 15 Vivek, 1534-50 Main Bazaar (about a ten-minute walk from the railway station), ☏ +91 11 2351-2900. This has a pleasant rooftop restaurant, but rather bland food. Economy Room (single ₹650, double ₹750); Standard Room (single ₹750, double ₹800); Luxury Room (₹1,100-1,200); Club Room (₹1,500-1,600).
- 16 Anand Hotel, 8/41, WEA, Abdul Aziz Rd, Channa Market (near Jessa Ram Hospital, Karol Bagh), ☏ +91 11 2875 3181, info@hotelananddelhi.com. Check-in: Noon, check-out: Noon. Basic hotel. From ₹1,990.
- 17 Gulnar, 7A / 45 W.E.A. Channa Market, ☏ +91-11-47243737. Check-in: Noon, check-out: Noon. Clean and pleasant design/style. Free breakfast when you book directly from the hotel website; otherwise there is a ₹200 charge. Double: ₹2,400; Triple: ₹3,000.
- 18 Hotel SPB 87, Plot No. 2, Block no. 17A, WEA, Karol Bagh, ☏ +91 9312245516, booking@hotelspb87delhi.com. Check-in: noon, check-out: noon. Budget hotel. ₹1,500.
- 19 Royal Palace, 11A/27, W.E.A, Channa Market, ☏ +91 93107 84498, fax: +91 11 2753 7103. Clean and pleasant design/style.
- 20 Hotel Pitrashish Premium, 59/36, New Rohtak Road, ☏ +91 11 2871 3384, info@pitrashishhotels.com. Check-in: Noon, check-out: Noon. Clean and pleasant design/style. ₹2000.
- 21 TJS Grand, 16/16, Arya Samaj Road, ☏ +91 96501 07888. 32 rooms. ₹2,000.