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their own ways. The sprawling, circular market that is Connaught Place is perhaps the most well-known. Its inner ring is home to brands such as Adidas Originals, Louis Philippe, Nike, Orra and Pepe. The outer one includes Digjam, Lacoste, Omega, Rado, and TAG Heuer. Bargain-hunters go to the Sarojini
Nagar Market, especially for clothes, thanks to the abundance of export- surplus and rejected items, even designer labels ones, on display and attracting large discounts. Expect the best prices as these street-side outlets but no changing rooms. Karol Bagh is more of a potpourri in which you can find virtually anything. Ajmal Khan Road has been well known for years for inexpensive cotton yarn and embroidered clothes. But now the international labels have become equally familiar. You should try Arya Samaj Road for second-hand books and Bank Street for jewellery.
Other key attractions include: l The Baha’i Temple which sits East of
Nehru Place. It is built in the shape of a lotus flower set among landscaped gardens and is the last of seven of its kind in the world. The architect, Fariburz Sabha, chose the lotus as a symbol common to Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Islam. It is best viewed at dusk when floodlit.
l The Garden of Five Senses was built to invite public interaction and exploration as an answer to the city’s need for leisure space for the public, for people to socialise and unwind. Located on 20 acres at Said-Ul-Azaib
village, close to the Mehrauli heritage area, it was inaugurated in 2003. Worth seeing for the majestic rocks which stand silhouetted against the sky or strewn upon the ground in a casual
display of nature’s sculptural genius. l The Red Fort whose sandstone walls tower 33 metres above the clamour of Old Delhi serves as a reminder of the power and pomp of the Mughal emperors. The walls were built in 1638 to protect it from invasion and its main entry point, Lahore Gate, is one of the emotional and symbolic focal points of modern India and attracts large crowds
every Independence Day. l The vaulted arcade of the Chatta Chowk bazaar leads into the main fortress which has been described as a treasure trove of buildings, including the Drum House, the Hall of Public Audiences, the Pearl Mosque, Royal Baths and Palace of Colour. One tip: It is best seen in the evening when a sound-and-light show re- creates historic events.
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Nightlife in Delhi is different to other metropolitan cities. For one thing it’s almost hidden, so it’s important to know where to go. This isn’t a place where revellers party in the street until late. And it’s hardly known for its all-night dancing as most discos close after midnight. It’s not Mumbai or Bangalore, it’s a place with its own identity, a party place, where people socialise in large numbers in stunning venues. Dining is expensive in the best places but worth it. For example, if you want the best daal, go to Bukhara at ITC Maurya, Sardar Patel Marg. Or if it’s a themed experience you’re after, try Odean Social in Connaught Place which has a huge range of styles. Nearby Tamasha in the upmarket
Kasturba Gandhi Marg is one of the quirkiest, spread across 18,000 square feet, and for sheer ambience and the best in contemporary Asian cuisine, try Chef Vikramjeet Roy’s Tian in ITC Maurya. Another one that ticks the quirky box is Club London in Saket and Yellow Brick Road in Khan Market is well known for its Mixed Grill & Bull’s Eye. There’s a lively bar-hopping scene
for those who just want to relax and listen to music with friends.
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