Kamla Nagar is one of Dilli’s busy neighborhoods and is situated in North Dilli. The Kamla Nagar Market is situated next to the Hans Raj College in North Campus of the Delhi University. The Kamla Nagar Market is a lively place and a popular hang-out for college students since most of them live in hostels and rented accommodation close by. The place is famous for popular fashion brands and spicy street food.
Kamla Nagar was developed as an affluent residential area in the 1950s, due to its proximity to the University campus and an absence of popular market nearby later turned it into a profitable commercial area. Today Kamla Nagar is a well known commercial area of North Dilli near the popular ‘Ghanta Ghar in Subzi Mandi’. The construction of Ghanta Ghar on the GT (Grand Trunk) road bought the entire area into lime light, and the textile mill in the area attracted attention from lots of job seekers during that time. The area was also a major stop of the Dilli Tram Service or Tramway which made it easily accessible for the residents of Old Dilli.
The Kamla Nagar Market now houses a mix of international brands and Indian stores on the famous ‘Bungalow Road’. With the time it has turned into a huge market where all brands of both Indian and International labels are available. The retail stores & restaurants are located on lower floors of the market while the upper floors are primarily residential.
The roads, spread out like spokes from a huge roundabout better known as the ‘Bada Gol Chakkar’, and houses several showrooms. A number of booksellers and publishers have their offices in this market, especially on the Bungalow Road. The area also has a social centre and a library at ‘Guru Radha Kishan Smarak Bhavan’. Due to the lack of space the MCD is now removing the roundabouts and constructing the huge underground parking in centre of the market to improve traffic conditions at Bada Gol Chakkar.
Another reason people flock to Kamla Nagar Market regularly is for its famous roadside eateries or ‘Dhabas’. ‘Chacha Choley Bhature’ is open 6 days a week till early afternoon and queues of people going around the block for his simple menu is a common sight. Every corner has a sweets shop like ‘Vaishnav Chaat’ or ‘Lakshmi Sweets’ with ‘Gol-Gappas’ or ‘Chaat’ or ‘Choley Bhature’ being a hit among the teenage crowd. Refreshing Center is a must go for munchies or ‘Namkeen’ or for the famous flavored milk bottles. The ‘Lassi’ or buttermilk and ‘Puri Choley’ of the famous ‘Bille Di Hatti’ is another one of the many reasons why Kamla Nagar Market is one of the most popular places for Old Dilli cuisine.
The Kamla Nagar Market is very well connected with the options of public transport available and people can arrive here from anywhere within Dilli and NCR. Kamla Nagar market is closed on Mondays.
Today, among many Dilli shopping zones Kamla Nagar Market is counted as one of the vital areas where mostly the students of the city are found spending a nice time with friends. A favorite chill-out destination of the students of Dilli, Kamla Nagar Market not only provides a vibrant and youthful view of the shoppers, but also provides a refreshing experience.
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