Meena Bazaar, Delhi

While moving just below the massive stairs on the Eastern end of Jama Masjid facing towards Red Fort you can find the another most visited tourist destination of delhi which is well known as Meena Bazaar. This bazaar is well known for the dhabas and food stall which serve delicious non vegetarian dishes. This market can be visited from 11am to 6pm on any day of week except the Sunday. Besides food, you can also find number of shops having cosmetics, embroidered cloths, readymade garments as well. The specialities of the market were quilts, exclusive carpets, pashmina shawls, pardahs, zari and brocade work, ornaments made of precious stones and spices.

Presently known as 'Chhatta Chowk Bazaar' or 'Meena Bazaar' , this bazaar earlier was known as 'Bazaar-i-Musaqqaf' (the market with 'saqaf' means roof) or 'Chhatta-bazaar' (a roofed market).  Lahori-Gate entrance of the Red fort leads into shadows of this ' Covered Market' or 'Vaulted Arcade'. Shah Jahan was perhaps impelled by political reasons to the position Chhatta Bazaar at the principal ceremonial entrance to the fort, as an appropriate place to exhibit the Mughal Empire's growing wealth, talents and capabilities.

We can say that meena bazaar is paradise for shopping lover as they can find the product matching their taste . Meena Bazaar in Delhi is a spectacular marketplace. The Bazaar was built in the 1970's. Shopping at Meena Bazaar is a delightful experience.Handicraft items shop attracts the visitor and make urge to buy the items because of affordable prices. ourists can choose from a wide range of items like carpets, silks, jewellery, leather and silver ware, handicrafts and handprinted cotton. The items have varying range of prices. Shops galore in Delhi record an extensive footfall every year.

Vaulted arcades are made up of natural sandstone. The shops in the lower arcade had cusped arches. In the middle of the Chatta Chowk, there is also an open section for the sunlight and fresh air to enter. From the end of the bazaar, the view of Drum House was picturesque as the large square courtyard and water tank, provided a clear view, unlike later when much was altered with the British occupation. They destroyed the elegance of the monument by building multi-storey barracks north of the courtyard.