My time at Connaught Place

New Delhi is a city with so many things to see. I had less time, but I had to visit so many places in this city. My campaign started from center of city, that is, Connaught Place.

Connaught Place, built in 1931, is one of Delhi's most popular shopping centres. There is nothing that one cannot buy here. It also has several eating-houses. The state emporia buildings are also located in this area so are the head offices of major banks, airlines and other such things of importance to the tourist. The complex, popularly referred to as CP, is an important meeting point for all sections of people and is something. Even tourist don't miss it for nothing else then for its architecture and the humdrum of everyday life.

Connaught Place

Vendors Selling Novels in corridor of Connaught Place

Connaught Place is a very interesting place. On one hand, you can see branded shops and showrooms, and on the other hand, in some corner you will find vendors selling books, hats, magazines, and outfits for all ages.

You can find such promotional posters in corners of connaught place. I must say, that architects of this complex had a long term vision, as they created spaces on wall for such posters.

Map of Delhi

The area is instantly recognizable on any map of Delhi, being the big circle in the middle with radial roads spreading out in all directions, like spokes on a wheel. Eight separate roads lead out from Connaught's inner circle, named Parliament Street and Radial Roads 1 through 7. Twelve different roads lead out from Connaught Circus, the outer ring; the most well-known of these isJanpath, the continuation of Radial Road 1. It is a logically planned area and houses one of India's first under ground market-Palika Bazaar (Municipal Market), named after nagarpalika. While outer Circle known as Connaught Circus (officially Indira Chowk), has rows of restaurants, shops and hotels, the Middle Circle has offices and small eating outlets.

The central park of Connaught Place, has long been a venue for cultural events, in 2005-006 it was rebuilt after the construction of Delhi Metro station below it. That station, Rajiv Chowk, is the interchange for the Yellow and Blue lines of the Metro and one of the largest and busiest stations in the network.

The Connaught Place is famous for its varied restaurants, bars and bookshops.

View of Connaught Place from central park

By the late 2000s, Connaught Place may have lost its old glory but the charm of the market still works on the people. As a part of its 'Return to heritage Project', the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has prepared a plan to revamp and redevelop this proud landmark of Delhi. The plan includes provision of heritage sensitive signages, engineering improvements of roads, drainage sewerage, water supply and substations etc., development of a traffic management plan, provisions of street furniture including adequate parking, walkways etc. and enhancing the structural stability of all buildings including retrofitting for earthquake resistance. All these components have been identified based on studies conducted by various reputed agencies like SPA, RITES, CMCCC, NTPAC etc. Due to the renovation work which is currently underway as a part of this project, many stores on the outer circle have lost their air-conditioning.

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