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Moving around in Delhi Food Handicrafts Books Shopping

Apart from HOHO buses, local transport includes the Delhi Metro which runs across North, East, South and West Delhi. Local buses and taxis also operate in all parts of the city. Some HOHO bus stops are conveniently planned near metro stations to facilitate traveling to other parts of the city. Metro stations near Rajiv Chowk (Connaught Place), Lajpat Nagar, Dilli Haat and the Lotus Temple almost coincide with HOHO stoppage points.[Image]Delhi is a paradise for food lovers! The food culture in Delhi is a mix of North Indian, Mughlai, and Punjabi fare. Many specialty restaurants offer a number of cuisines from different parts of the country. Street food and snacks is also a must-have to soak in the food of Delhi. The city is dotted with small restaurants, casual eating joints and road side joints. Some popular road side eateries in Chandani Chowk, Bengali Market, Greater Kailash, Khan Market and Sunder Nagar are famous for mouthwatering kebabs, rolls, chaat, bhelpuri, momos, sweets, and biryani. Enthusiastic foodies can hop off the HOHO bus at Red Fort to experience the unbeatable taste of 'Paranthas' at the famous Paranthewali Gali at Chandani Chowk. For the discerning, there are exclusive multi cuisine and specialty restaurants in areas such as Connaught Place, Chanakyapuri, Bhikaji Cama Place, Khan Market, Greater Kailash, South Extension Market, Saket, New Friends Colony, Hauz Khas. Most of these areas are in the vicinity of HoHo Route. There are also many global food chain outlets such as KFC, McDonalds, Subway and Pizza Hut in almost all major markets and malls across the city. The five-star hotels in Delhi house some of the finest restaurants which offer authentic Indian and international cuisines to please your taste buds. Enthusiastic foodies can hop off the HoHo bus at Red Fort to experience the unbeatable taste of 'Paranthas' at the famous Paranthewali Gali at Chandni Chowk.[Image]Shopping for regional specialties and handicrafts in Delhi is very convenient. Hop off at Baba Kharak Singh Marg at Connaught Place to browse around a plethora of state emporia. Each state specializes in different wares and you will definitely not be disappointed. From Kashmiri carpets and Pashmina shawls to traditional silks from South India, the state emporia are a haven for shopping enthusiasts. You can also visit the Central Cottage Industries Emporium at Janpath. This building has a vast variety of traditional artifacts and handicrafts. Pottery, traditional paintings, textiles and semi precious stones and jewellery – there is an exquisite selection of everything all under one roof. For the feel of rural India, hop off at Dilli Haat (South Delhi) and soak in the ambience of a traditional bazaar complete with mesmerizing stalls and a colourful display. Rural craftsmen from across the country come here to sell their products. Craft fairs called 'melas' are held almost every fortnight to showcase different regions. You can pick up ethnic Indian clothes, jewellery and fabrics as also souvenirs, big and small.[Image]Book lovers can find scores of book stores in different parts of the city. You can hop off the bus at Connaught Place or Dilli Haat and find some of the biggest bookstores in nearby markets like Connaught Place Outer Circle, Khan Market and South Extension. If you want a more local experience, hop off at Red Fort and walk across or take a cycle rickshaw to Nai Sadak, a hub of small bookstores. Here, amid the crowd of buyers and extremely busy shopkeepers you an find almost any book under the sun.[Image]Connaught Place
Built in 1931, Connaught Place is a fine example of Victorian architecture in India. The popular market designed in a circular fashion is one of the grandest shopping destinations. Each block of the circle houses innumerable international brand outlets and countless eateries. Apart from being an important shopping hub, Connaught Place is also a major business centre of Delhi.

Palika Bazaar
Palika Bazaar is a large underground market at the heart of Connaught Place. You can find the largest selection of DVDs, VCDs and Audio CDs of Hindi, English and a few regional and foreign language films and computer games in this market. Cameras, mobile phones and other electronic items are also found in abundance.

Janpath
A stone's throw from Connaught Place, Janpath is a bargain hunter's dream. It's like a vast flea market where you can get a variety of knick knacks, casual clothes, trinkets and souvenirs. The Central Cottage Industries Emporium is also located on Janpath.

Karol Bagh Market
Reputed to be the largest shopping area in Asia with approximately 20,000 shops and traders, Karol Bagh is known for ethnic wear, saris and shawls.

Chandni Chowk
Chandni Chowk is a shopaholic's dream come true. Hop off at the Red fort and take a hand driven rickshaw to the market. A maze of alleys, narrow streets and tiny shops are unique features of this area. Chandni Chowk market is renowned for silver jewellery, Indian ethnic wear, especially bridal trousseaus, and authentic street food. It is Asia's largest wholesale market and shopping in Chandni Chowk is an unforgettable experience.

Khan Market
Hop off at the Safdarjung Tomb if you want a grand shopping experience. Khan Market is one of the most chic and classy shopping destinations for tourists. Many top of the line brands have exclusive outlets in Khan Market. The area is also known for a number of coffee and book shops and specialty restaurants.

Lajpat Nagar Central Market
Hop off at Lajpat Nagar to visit the Central Market. It's a mix of roadside vendors and glitzy showrooms and you can find almost anything here — clothes, footwear, accessories, kitchenware, food items et al.

South Extension Market
South Extension market is another hot destination for shopping. Hop off at Dilli Haat and take an auto-rickshaw to reach South Extension Market. Shops selling branded clothes, footwear and jewellery are found in this market.

Sarojini Nagar Market
Sarojini Nagar Market is the largest outdoor, pedestrian shopping area in New Delhi. The market is a popular place for the youth. You can pick up a variety of Indian and western wear at very reasonable prices and enjoy a bout of bargaining while you are at it. Hop off at Dilli Haat or Santushti and take an auto- rickashaw for a visit to Sarojini Nagar Market.

Saket District Centre
Hop off at Saket if you want to shop at a mall. Once a quiet tucked away residential area of Delhi, Saket is now emerging as the high end shopping/multiplex hub of South Delhi. The malls are home to some of the best brands worldwide. You can also find some exclusive restaurants here.