Shopping

Connaught place, better known as CP happens to be the heart of shopping in New
Delhi. It is the commercial hub of Delhi that was built in 1931. The
architecture followed a well planned and well structured Victorian style which
was reproduction of the Royal Crescent in Bath, England. The glamour of CP
attracts everyone for both their love for shopping and entertainment. All the
sub markets and shops in Connaught place are planned in inner and outer circle.
The thought behind such a planning was that the circular structure of the market
would be beneficial for both the shopkeepers and the shoppers. The impressive
Connaught place has been renamed as Rajiv Chowk. The business shops are mostly
the big showrooms. Connaught Place has even a small grocery store to a car
showroom. The colorful crowd adds up to vibrant glory of this historic place.
Connaught place has branches of all the major Nationalized and International
banks, along with the offices of tours operators and emporiums of different
states. One must always be cautious that the market remains closed on Sundays.
Shopper’s paradise
A number of shopping options are available in
Connaught place. Panchkula Marg, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, Baba Khadak
Singh Marg and Barakhamba Marg bypasses
Connaught place. You will find everything at this crowded market
flooded with shops and marketing complexes from hoe to clothes which compels
anyone not to return empty handed. Imported electronic goods, sports items,
books, household goods, handicrafts, etc. are most sought after items here in
Connaught place. Every visitor feels tempted with its exotic
design and shopping urge. Evening is beautiful when the crowd congregate
here to enjoy the exquisite evening with a wonderful shopping experience.
Showrooms of almost all the national and international big
brand names are the major attractions of CP.
Connaught Place Market of Delhi has become one of the major
landmarks of the city.
Right from Wills Lifestyle to Reebok to Levis, you will find all retail outlets here.
Shopping in CP is a pleasurable experience, as you will find everything you want
in one market only.
Dinning in Connaught place
Connaught place comprises of three circles; inner, outer and middle circles. Food lovers and gourmets find the place an ultimate destination which has variety and quality to offer. The outer circle would give a wonderful spree of restaurants and cafes. Outer circle includes renowned names like Braista Coffee Lounge, Ruby Tuesday, McDonalds, TGI Friday's, Nirulas and the famous Chatori Ghalli.
Parking in Connaught Place

Parking in such a crowded market is a big problem. Growing number of vehicles in
the state is another trouble for managing adequate parking. Although there are
existing arrangements for parking but new plan of NDMC to revamp and redevelop
CP are expected to bring real solution to this problem of parking space here.
Underground parking space of Palika Bazar is only the major option for parking
in CP currently which is being planned to be renovated into multilevel parking
space.
Along with underground parking of Palika bazaar there is off street parking
for all blocks and on street parking for PVR Rivoli, Shankar market block. Delhi
Metro to Connaught place or hiring cabs is another wise option for visiting CP
as it prevents from the unwanted headache of finding proper parking here. This
will again prove friendly to your pockets as will save you from spending high
parking fare at this place.