Dilli Haat - A Unique Bazaar

The Dilli Haat is literally a feast for the senses

. A hub right in the heart of Delhi that offers a combination of food and crafts and an Asian cultural experience that compares to none Dilli Haat is where visitors could get a birds eye view of whats the best in each Indian state- all this and more in just one glance.

These bazaars could be found around Delhi, a popular one worthy of mention is the All India Institute of Medical Sciences. The other Dilli Haat could be found adjacent to the Netaji Subash Place Metro Station. The stalls at these Dilli Haat bazaars offer a variety of goods unique to each Indian state. The colours, the aromas, the people and the whole culture that has developed around the Dilli Haat are definitely worth experiencing.

An interesting point to note is that the market was made wheel chair accessible in 2003. This is just an indication of the diversity of people and cultures that tourists would run into at the Dilli Haat. It is literally a cultural explosion. In addition, it is also a rarity to find wheel-chair accessibility for a market in India, which perhaps makes it a first of its kind.

The Dilli Haat is not just a place where people come to sell their products, some sections of the market known as the village Haat are actually permanent. At the same time, there are also those tradesmen who rotate the market. Among the goods on offer at the Dilli Haat, carvings made of Sandalwood and rosewood are quite popular. In addition, when shopping in an Asian country like India, it is a good place to brush up on ones bargaining skills.

Whether its camels hide footwear, the softest cottons or the most exquisite silks - Dilly Haat will not disappoint. The market also offers spaces for little shows, especially where crafts are concerned like handloom. To be able to set up a stall the market has a procedure that has to be followed and it is said that spaces are allocated according to the state from which the tradesmen originate. In other words, Dilli Haat is the place to visit if tourists want to experience a greater extent of India without having to travel around.

After an exhilarating day in the city and wandering about at the Dilli Haat, checking into one of the luxury hotels Delhi has to offer in the heart of the city would be ideal if sight-seeing is on the agenda. One such lodging option is The Leela Palace Kempinski New Delhi and it offers guests a blend of modern day luxury and charm. This New Delhi hotel infuses the architecture of palaces found in North India while retaining the grace of Lutyens Delhi.

by: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

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