Daryaganj, New Delhi

One of the busiest market of Delhi is Daryaganj which is named after the fact that once river Yamuna was flowing through this place. This place has now turned to very congested market. Daryaganj is known for its distinctive style of architecture with circular columns and semi-circular arches designed for both winters and summers. The houses are also large and spacious with fireplaces in most, showing the British influence.

It is located near the Delhi gate of shahjahanbad. The nearest railway station to reach here is old Delhi railway station. You will take nearly around 1 hr to visit the place completely. Daryaganj Book market is spread around 1.5 km near Golcha cinema. This place is an ultimate destination for readers who wish to get any variety of books as this book market has both old and new books for sale. A patient buyer never returns disappointed from here as he will definitely spot some interesting book among the piles of second-hand books, periodicals and magazines this market has become source of nearly around 300 bookseller's income. They have mouldings on the façade, circular pilasters (columns), semi-circular arches and were designed in such a manner as to encounter the 'riot of light' (heat) as well as the chilly winter of Delhi.

But what makes Daryaganj really popular, especially amongst youngsters, is the fact that it houses one of the most extensive second hand book outlets - the old book bazaar - where book lovers and students come from various parts of the country to purchase books at throw away prices every Sunday. Stretching over a kilometer on the pavements of Daryaganj, this book bazaar has been a special feature of the area for the past three decades and there is something for every book lover out here.Delhi Book Store, which is the Asia's largest medical bookshop, Moti Mahal (Pearl Palace) Restaurant widely acknowledged for its Mughlai dishes and Lahore Music House (reputed for dealing in musical instruments) are few of the popular destinations, which can be explored on the streets of Daryaganj. The Book Bazaar and the bookshop at Plaza are isolated, much-visited places in Delhi thriving on popular demand. However, the old book trade in the capital needs greater organisation.