THE 3G MARKET

First things first. The answer to the question in the previous post is Chandni Chowk, Delhi-6. 3G stands for Gems, Garments and Grub, which is all that you can get there. I tried hard to catch a sight of some other shop, but in vain. (Ok, I found one mobile recharge outlet, but you can discount that).

Well, much has been written about this place, and the romance which it exudes. To me, despite the extremely narrow lanes (just enough for one cycle to pass), electric wires dangling precariously close to your head, and the maddening crowd, there IS a charm to this place, a throwback to the days gone by. In this era of malls and skyscrapers, Delhi-6 provides a refreshing change.

I will now let the photos do the talking. After all, it is better to attach a picture than to type 1000 words. J

The Red Fort overlooks the Chandni Chowk, and definitely worth a visit (Everyone knows that). What everyone may not know is that the ITDC Restaurant inside the Red Fort premises is a great place to have some lassi. J So there, a new place for great lassi.

Given that gems and garments shopping are as removed from me as Liverpool is from the Premier League title, my sole interest in Chandni Chowk was the 3^rd 'G'. The 'Parawthewale' gali (as they write in English, see pic), consists of 3-4 stores, each serving about 25-30 different varieties of parathas. Ambience and crowd is a dampener, but this place is a must-visit for delicious fried parathas and yes, some more lassi. J

The electric mains wires hang dangerously close to your head. This is just one pic. At some places, the wires came down even more below. No wonder Y.M is yet to visit Chandni Chowk, despite spending the better part of a decade and a half in the NCR.

I am now back on campus, and enjoying the great weather and rains. As per tradition, I will leave you with the question for the next blog post. This is a sitter though:

Q: What is the most famous brainchild of Jules Rimet'?

So long folks! J