Chandni Chowk was the premier place for commercial shopping and is an adventure all visitors should see. It is one of the best places in India to find intriguing and unique textiles, handicrafts electronic goods, batteries and watches. Visitors can spend hours in the maze of dealers and booths. The market area was designed by Jahanara Begum, who was Shah Jahan's favourite daughter. The area at the time was lived in by the well-to-do, aristocratic families of the time. However, today, this market is a must-see experience, though one must take to heart several points: There have been instances of dealers selling duplicate goods; tourists should be wary if they believe they are buying unique or original items.

Just before one enteres the Chandni Chowk area, visitors should also look at the charity bird's hospital which is housed within the precincts of a temple. Here, there are a plethora of exotic and rare birds; Bird lovers bring their pets here for treatment free of cost.

Connauht Place is the main shopping area in Delhi. The complex, popularly referred to as C.P., is an important meeting point for all sections of people. It is very crowded but it is something which no traveler should miss visiting. It not only shows Indian goods, it also displays intriguing Indian architecture and how Indians go about their days.