Manek Chowk
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About Manek Chowk
Manek Chowk is the old city's first square, laid out in the time of Ahmad Shah and named after the saint Maneknath. It changes character three times a day: a vegetable market in the morning, a jewellery and bullion market through the afternoon and, once the shutters come down, an open-air food market that runs late into the night. The stalls are known for buttery pav bhaji, cheese-loaded sandwiches, dosas in unlikely fillings, kulfi and the chocolate sandwich it is known for. For a city without bars, it is one of the main places people go after a film, a garba night or a match. The tombs of Ahmad Shah and of his queens, Rani no Hajiro, stand on either side of the square.
Frequently asked questions
What time does the Manek Chowk food market open?
The stalls set up in the evening after the jewellery market shuts, from around 8 pm, and run late into the night.
What is Manek Chowk famous for?
It is a vegetable market in the morning, a bullion market by day and a street-food market at night, known for pav bhaji, sandwiches, dosas and kulfi.
How do I reach Manek Chowk?
It is in the walled city near the Jama Masjid. Gheekanta on the Blue Line is the nearest metro station; an auto is easiest at night.
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