Delhi Chor Bazar: Timing, Location, How To Reach

Delhi Chor Bazar is the famous and the old market of Delhi, this market since the Mughal rule of Shah Jahan. In this market you can find the variety of products such as home decor, clothes, stationery, electronic (camera and phones) at the cheap prices. If you visit in this Bazar you will see that this is very crowdy place. In this article a brief information of Delhi Chor Bazar is provided.

Chor Bazar Overview

Delhi Chor Bazar is the biggest market for second hand goods(especially for electronics products) due to which it is very crowdy market. Originally it was called Shor Bazar. Initially it was spot for trader and wholesaler but gradually people started to sell stolen goods in this renowned market. You can buy everything but you should buy the phones, Laptop and other GPS tracker electronic as they can be tracked by Police and you will have to go through the legal procedure.

What Day is Delhi Chor Bazaar Weekly OFF, Closed?

Primarily, Delhi Chor Bazar open on Sunday from 5:00 am to 5:00 pm. The best time to visit there is early in the morning approximately at 6:00 am to avoid any crowd. The crowd gradually grow and it is not safe to enter in this market when crowdy. On the other weekdays, you will only see small shop selling the goods.

Delhi Chor Bazar location and How to Reach ?

Delhi Chor Bazar is located near Jama Masjid and Lala Lajpat Rai Nagar Market. The exact address is M62P+J5X, Delhi. The best means of tranport to go there is by metro as it is the cheapest way.

Metro: GO through Violet Line. The Station is Jama Masjid metro station and exit from Gate No 2. You can reach there by only paying nominal price of ticket. You can save more money if you use Metro card.

Bus: Delhi Transport Corporation(DTC) is government bus service you can prefer, The benefit in DTC buses are that women can travel in buses exactly free of cost. But for new travel using Bus can be very confusing. There are also many private buses but they can be expensive.

Aut0-rickshaw: The different autorickshaw driver charge different fare. Its totally depends on your Negotiation skill. If you don’t have negotiation skill then avoid using auto-rickshaw.

Cab: You can also book cab till Jama Masjid using the app Uber, Ola or Rapido. But according to me Cab is not the best option.

Nearby Places Delhi Chor Bazar

While going to Delhi Chor Bazar you can also explore to other places situated nearby to it to boost your traveling experience.

•  Red Fort: The most popular monument of Delhi which is also known as UNESCO World Heritage site which will add your experience.
• Chandi Chowk: Chandi Chowk is also a busy and crowdy location popular for street food. You can also shop your required goods here in the bulk.
• Jama Masjid: Jama Masjid is the one of the largest Mosque of India having a great architectural.

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Popular Things In Delhi Chor Bazar

Generally each and every item or good that you use in your daily life is availabe and you can buy them at cheap rate but Delhi Chor Bazar is the most popular for:

• Antiques and Collectibles: You will see the variety of products in this market but beware of the fake products and check the quality of product before buying them.
• Clothing and accessories: You can buy Indian traditional clothes as well as stylish clothes at very affordable price. In the market, the price could also be as low as Rs 50.
• Electronics and Gadgets: While buying electronic products Mobile Phones and Laptop you must check that they are not stolen, If found stolen you will have to suffer from the legal procedure eventhough it is not your fault.
• Homeware and Decor: If  you want to enhance the beauty of your home at low cost then do visit to this market.

Things To Keep In Mind Before Going To Delhi Chor Bazar

There are following things that you should keep in Mind before going to Delhi Chor Bazar.

•  Carry Cash: It is advisable to carry cash before due to low network or other issue issue online transaction fails.
• Negotiate The Price: The sellers tell you the price to satisfy their own interest but it is your responsibility to negotiate the price.
• Wear Comfortable clothes: Since you are going to walk a lot therefore you should wear the comfortable clothes.
• Check the Product Quality:  To avoid any kind of fraud, you should check the product carefully.
•  Take care of yourself and your belonging:  Since it is very crowdy market, it is mandatory to take care of your belonging as there are many theif there as well.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is it called as “Theif Market” or “Chor Bazar”?

Because the goods sold here is the generally the second hand and stolen from somewhere.

 Is it safe to purchase from Chor Bazar ?

It is advisable to be caution while shopping in this market.

 What is the best time to there ?

The best time to visit here is early in the morning on Sunday to avoid any crowd.

Are Branded items available here?

Yes you also find the branded item here, some may be second hand or other may be defective.

Is Bargaining possible there ?

Yes, it is very important to bargain there for the better experience.

Conclusion

Delhi Chor Bazar is very old market exist since Mughal Era. If you visit there with caution then you can have the great experience. Here you can save your money. The Indian history and culture together.