Dilli Haat captures the spirit of India in its villages and their rustic charm in a traditional village market set-up. The entire place is given the feel of a traditional market offering colorful and skillfully crafted handicrafts, local food and cultural activities from across India. A visit to Dilli Haat has myriad colours and experiences beckoning you, all at one go. An architectural wonder, this place comprises a Plaza paved with bricks and stones. It's an open-air market.
Heritage
Dilli Haat is a place rich in heritage, showcasing handicrafts from all over India. Dilli Haat was developed by the Tourism Department of Delhi to promote the regional arts and crafts across India. It is now the platform to showcase the craftsmanship of the artisans of our country thereby giving them a chance to make it big from here. The handicrafts stalls are allocated on a rotational basis to craftsmen and artisans from across India for a period of 15 days. Dilli Haat is located on Sri Aurobindo Marg.
Handicrafts
Dilli Haat offers some of the most exquisitely designed artifacts and pieces of arts from across the country. The products range from beautifully crafted jewelry to ethnic clothes, colorful bangles to exquisite carvings done in rosewood. The place scores high with the youngsters with its range of accessories, junk jewelry and ethnic wear. The exotic market is a clear favourite with foreigners with the range of colorful cotton attires, gems, silk, exquisitely designed pashmina and cashmere shawls, delicate crystal showpieces, brassware. Another interesting aspect about the place is the various regional festivals held here based on a cultural, place or state based theme.
Having food in Dilli Haat
The place is a gourmet's delight with the range of food stalls it houses from across the country. Get the taste of the authentic Indian food in any of the food stalls. The food here comes at a reasonable price, is hygienic and prepared mostly by regional chefs. You can also take some of the organic products home that Dilli Haat offers. Try honey from Himalayas or bajra, all products to take you back to your roots and nature.
This place will never wear you out with its range of shopping options. Your bags might be full but your eyes will still delight at the marvels this unique place offers. A trip to Dilli Haat is like a kaleidoscope view that exudes a range of colors and beauty.
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