EXPLORE THE TIMELESS TREASURES OF OLD DELHI’S FORGOTTEN MARKETS

Next time you shop in the capital, skip the malls and wander these timeless lanes—you’ll return with stories, not just shopping bags. Nitasha Chawla writes

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Once the heartbeat of Mughal-era commerce, the markets of Old Delhi are more than just shopping destinations—they’re living museums of India's trading legacy. While modern malls and e-commerce have surged ahead, tucked behind the chaos and crumbling havelis of Shahjahanabad lie market streets that have been specialising in the same goods for centuries. Each galli (lane) has its own identity, and every shop seems to have a story passed down through generations. Here's a journey through some of Old Delhi’s “forgotten” yet fascinating markets, where tradition thrives against the odds.

KATRA NEEL - THE FABRIC LANE OF OLD DELHI