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Kinari Bazaar & Chandni Chowk Wedding Lanes

Delhi, Delhi, India

4.2 (0)

Overview

A dazzling gully of gota, zari, tinsel and trousseau trimmings behind Jama Masjid — the trade lanes that dress every Indian wedding.

Why visit: The most photogenic bazaar lane in Old Delhi.

Things to do

›Gota-zari stalls
›Wedding-decor lanes
›Dariba jewellers
›Naughara Jain lane

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Mar (closed Sun)

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

₹300–1,500

Duration

2–3 hrs

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