Chandni Raat mein Chandni Chowk: A full moon night walk in Old Delhi

The crowded alleys are slowly becoming quieter.... The shoppers are on their way home... And as the narrow lanes turn to cricket grounds and under a full moon night the behemoth market becomes the home that its residents know and love...

It's an avatar of Chandni Chowk you have never seen before!!

Romance the bygone era of the 7th city of Delhi 'Shahjahanabad' and its most vibrant market of Chandni Chowk on a Chandni Raat (full moon night) as DBF takes you on a specially curated walking tour winding down dark alleyways cutting through the hushed silence of the night and off-the-beaten path in Chandni Chowk!

From the bustling market and shoppers paradise that it is in daytime...with the hustle-bustle of people incessant honking of autos...hectic bargaining with the sellers...delicious foods and a chaotic hub of activity witness how as darkness falls and the markets wind up...the lights dim and the residents go back to their homes Chandni Chowk is transformed to its quieter & silent avatar...a place of legendary stories shadowy secrets mysteries and maybe a ghost or two who haunt the narrow alleys of this "Mughal Princesses' Markets"....

Sip a cup of chai...or some lemon sherbet...chit-chat about the culture of the Mughal city as we retell intriguing stories little-known facts & legends of Old Delhi in these "Gulleys Kuchas and Kalans" of Chandni Chowk!

Lovers of Purani Dilli culture and photographers Achtung!!! While Foodies do not despair... Savour the stories accompanied with few summer coolers & a sit-down veg dinner as you see Chandni Chowk wind-up after a long day!

Are you game?!!! 

Then BLOCK YOUR SPOTS ON THIS MOST POPULAR WALK

DATE&TIME: 21 June Friday 8:30PM (Please reach by 8:15)

MEETING POINT: Red Fort/Lal Quila Metro Stn on Violet Line (Details will be shared once you register)

Please take the Metro / Ola as Parking will be a BIG issue.

CHARGES: Rs. 1400 per person

DISCOUNT : Sr Citizens and groups of four or more pay 1200/- per person

*Children aged below 8 years are allowed free!

* Includes cost of Chai traditional tasty munchies as we walk & talk and finally a vegetarian Dinner.

ESSENTIALS TO CARRY/WEAR:

1- Dress comfortably and a bit conservatively keeping in mind local religious sentiments.

2- Carry a cover for your head in case you wish to enter any of the religious places of worship.

3- Flip-flops or open sandals as walking gear will do.

4- Since this is your "the best" option for Night photography deep inside Chandni Chowk bring on your best lenses and cameras!

5- A bottle of water

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