Desi Day Out at Dilli Haat
1. The stupendousTanjore paintingsmake their place at Dilli Haat, all the way from Tamil Nadu. Dating back to 1600 AD, the paintings made on solid wood are ornamented with gold foil giving it just the right amount of dazzle and elegance.2. You can also find the very famedMadhubani paintingshere, tracing its roots to the ancient Bihar.3. The market houses some of the best collections ofchic-metal warefrom Orissa. The junk jewellery is tastefully done in brass and copper, and is a must-pick product.4. Dilli Haat offers a vast collection ofleather productsas well. The spectrum of tans and styles to choose from, and a diverse variety of totes, bags, belts and wallets are bound to steal your heart.5. Not to forget, the elegantLucknowi chikankarisuits and the gorgeousPunjabi phulkaridupattas are sure to satiate your shopping pangs.6. This trip is not complete if you don?t pick up something from thehome decordepartment. They have a plethora of beautifully engraved furniture, brass-wares, vintage style antiques, storage units etc.7. And lastly how can we forget the sumptuousgourmet food stalls- offering all there is in from the lands far and wide. From Mughlai biryani to Sikkimese thukpa and Gujarati thepla, Dilli Haat has got it all.
Food at Dilli Haat
Dilli Haat is probably the only place in Delhi that sells authentic regional cuisines across all Indian states under one roof. It has umpteen eateries serving delectable and sumptuous food. Here are a few that are a must try when in Dilli Haat-1.Darbar-e-Awadh, Stall No. 7- They offer the lip-smacking Awadhi Cuisine. The galouti kebab, nahari and mutton korma are absolutely delicious.2. Odisha Cuisine, Stall No. 13- The food prepared here is mostly seafood, made out of crabs and prawns. You can relish their famous prawn masala or crab sizzlers.3.Uttarakhand Cuisine, Stall No. 1- The speciality of this stall is Rhododendron, which is a typically organic flower juice. Other popular dishes include kafli (a dish made of rai and palak), pahadi dal and bhat etc.4.Hyderabadi Cuisine, Stall No. 16- This is the most popular stall among the Delhites services oodles of mouth-watering Hyderabadi biryani, prepared in mutton, chicken and even vegetables.5.Mahak Cuisine, Stall No. 8- Visit this stall to taste scrumptious Litti- Chokha, the speciality of Bihar. Also, try papdi chaat, golgappe etc.6.Wazwan Cuisine, Stall No. 3-This stall offers delicious Wazwan aka Kashmiri food which includes likerista (meatballs in red chilli sauce), gustabamade (mutton cooked in curd), and the very popular Kashmiri drink Kahwa.7.Maharashtra Stall, Stall No. 20-Needless to say, this stall has some inviting flavours and varieties of vada pao, kaandi vada, pav bhaji, masala bhel etc.8.Nagaland Cuisine, Stall No. 19- The speciality of this cuisine is their various dips and sauce which they serve with pork or fish. Try their Akhuni Chutney- a mix of garlic and soy and Raja Mirchichutney which is believed to be the chilliest in all of the world.9.West Bengal, Stall No. 17- Go to this stall to try various renditions of prawn curry, fish, dal and bhaat served on banana leaves with different mango chutneys and raita.10.Assamese Stall, Stall No. 23- Visit this stall to taste some flavorous Assamese dishes made out of potatoes, dal and fish.11.Lakshadweep, Stall No. 2- This eatery masters in grilled fish and prawns served with side salad and mint chutney. We recommend you to try fish pakoda and nariyal pani.12.Rajasthani Cuisine, Stall No. 9- Head to this stall to try out the delicious pyaaz kachoris and the very famous Rajasthani thali comprising of bajra roti and a variety of dal and sabzi.
History of Dilli Haat
Jointly established by Delhi Tourism (DTDC), Government of Delhi and NDMC, D.C. (Handicrafts) & D.C. (handlooms), Ministry of Textiles & Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India, Dilli Haat was open for public visit in March 1994. In around nine years, by 2003, the market has developed into a flourishing hub of foodies and compulsive shoppers, owing to its handcrafted products, exotic clothing range and scrumptious food. It also got a full wheelchair facility in addition to a bathroom. Soon after, in 2008, another branch was opened in Pitampura spreading over 7.2 hectares. And not much later in July 2014, another Dilli Haat was inaugurated in Janakpuri. Over the years the market has become an exotic cultural hub and lately, Delhi?s most fun festival- the Comic Con is also organized here at the INA branch.
Architecture of Dilli Haat
Dilli Haat has been designed in the traditional north Indian architectural style in brick latticework and stone roofs. The complex houses a large hall which conducts exhibitions and displays of handlooms and handicrafts. This is also the place which occasionally hosts cultural events like folk dances, drama etc. A tiny souvenir shop sells mainstream souvenirs of Delhi for the tourists to take home.
The stalls are built in kiosks and cottages with thatched roofs to give a village feel to the entire set-up. Also, the shops set on a slightly elevated platform are connected through a stone pathway and are interspaced with grass; with courtyards in between to retain the harmonious village environment and give a flowery appeasing look to the place.
Best time to visit Dilli Haat
Delhi tends to get really hot and sultry. Since it is an open-air market, we advise you to visit during winters, autumn or early spring to avoid the heat and shop without any discomfort.
How to Reach Dilli Haat
Delhi is a state well connected through metro and state-run buses. The nearest metro station to Dilli Haat is INA Metro, situated on the yellow line. The bazaar is just about 100 metres from the metro; you can walk to the market. You can also book a taxi cab from your accommodation for a more comfortable journey. Alternatively, you can travel in one of the buses which will be relatively economical.
Tips
1. The products are priced exorbitantly by the shopkeepers. Make sure you bargain and haggle for the price before you settle on anything.2. We request you not to litter and use the dustbins to dispose off waste.
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