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For those who have come to call Delhi as home, Connaught Place is where all the buzz takes place. Also known among the locals as CP it is where one of India's largest commercial hubs is located and is home to many headquarters of local companies.
CP- was named after the Duke of Connaught, having its early beginnings in the 1920's this unique niche in Delhi is steeped with history. It also takes pride of place among Delhi's heritage sites.
A unique feature about CP that tourists can even notice today is the colonial architecture that remains amidst its buildings. It has a certain structure to it giving the impression that it was a planned commercial centre. Still today, that glamour has not eroded and many who visit Delhi make sure to stop by at Connaught Place for some shopping and excellent dining options.
Another unusual feature that visitors will discover is the circular arrangement of the shops in the market place. The colonial rulers at the time were of the belief that the arrangement which is similar to that of Bath's Royal Crescent, would be beneficial to not only shoppers but to shop owners as well. These circular structures are what have become synonymous with the place and spotting it on a map is all the easier.
So what does one find here in Connaught Place? Well practically everything from everyday groceries to even showrooms selling cars. The atmosphere is just amazing, with the colourful characters of ordinary folk, the roadside restaurants and cafes producing local cuisine, all add up to give CP a very homely feel about this historic niche of downtown Delhi.
For shoppers Connaught Place is a dream come true, here is where they will find anything there looking for under one roof. CP itself is surrounded by many shopping complexes that it would practically take a whole day to visit them all.
Since Connaught Place is at the centre of the city it would also be convenient to find accommodation at a New Delhi hotel. One such as The Leela Palace Kempinski New Delhi is a popular choice among tourists for the quality of its service and its amazing array of in-house amenities, such as five restaurants, two bars and a rooftop swimming pool on its terrace. Among the New Delhi luxury hotels, this one is unique for its architecture.
