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Connaught Place was originally conceived as a horseshoe-shaped market to bring good luck to traders and shoppers during British rule. Since then, Connaught Place has transformed from being just a market in the British Era to a happening place that youngsters love to visit, today. There are many places to visit in Connaught Place, if you’re in Delhi and want to explore some of the best restaurants and hangout spots in the city. Right from wax museums to pubs, cafes and restaurants, Connaught Place has something for everyone.
10 Places To Visit In Connaught Place
Here is a well-curated list of some of the best places to visit in Connaught Place that you must not miss.
1. Connaught Clubhouse
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The first on the Connaught Place tourist places list is Connaught Clubhouse, a splendid new restaurant and bar on Tolstoy Road which also happens to be Delhi’s first German Microbrewery. This pub has reached such a high level of popularity with its patrons that the microbrewery remains packed even during the typical not-so-busy hours. Besides being both vegetarian and vegan friendly, this restaurant cum bar serves a variety of cuisines like Indian, Mughlai, Continental, Japanese and Italian. With warm welcoming interiors, you can enjoy live music and live sports screening.
Location: Tolstoy Road
Speciality: Craft Beer, Brewed Beer, Pizza, Chicken Tikka
Timings: 12 PM – 1 AM
Price For Two: ₹1,800
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2. Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
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Gurudwara Bangla Sahib located near Connaught Place is known to be the most worshipped Sikh temple in Delhi. The Gurudwara was designed in the 17th century by the Sikh community. It also has a large pool called “Sarovar” with a shoal of fish living in it. There is a huge resting Dharamshala near Sarovar, which is known as Yatri Niwas, a place specially made for people who want to sleep or rest, and also serves as a resting spot for homeless people. Moreover, you get to eat the tasty prasad at Bangla Sahib Gurudwara.
Location: Hanuman Road Area, Connaught Place, New Delhi, 110001, India
Timings: 24*7
3. Madame Tussauds Delhi
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Madame Tussauds was opened on December 1, 2017 in Delhi. It is the 22nd wax museum with more than 50 wax figures of various Bollywood actors such as Amitabh Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, and more. It also has wax figures of some famous sports figures like David Beckham and Sachin Tendulkar. You must experience the vibe and aura of stardom, and get a chance to get clicked with some of your favourite celebrities’ wax statues right in the heart of Delhi.
Location: 44, Regal Building, Connaught Circle, Connaught Place, New Delhi – 110001
Timings: 10 AM – 7:30 PM
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4. Janpath Market
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Janpath Market is your one-stop place to pick all your favourite clothes, jewellery, accessories, bags, and whatnot. This place is also famous because of the prices of the materials you see here. Everything is very affordable and you get to see a lot of new designs. If you’re good at bargaining, this place is for you. Some of the top picks and customers’ favourites at Janpath are Leather Smith for leather products, Sat Pal & Co for sarees and shawls, and Metro Poles Footwear for juttis and kohlapuris.
Location: Janpath Rd, HC Mathur Lane, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
Timings: 11 AM – 9 PM
5. Indian Coffee House
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Indian Coffee House is India’s first coffee house, established in 1957, located on the top floor of Mohan Singh Place. It is part of a restaurant chain that is run by cooperative worker societies. Indian Coffee House has a great history running back to the British period in India, which was when it actually started. Some of the popular dishes here are cold coffee, Dosas of different varieties and Mutton Cutlets. You can enjoy beautiful views from this place while sipping your favourite coffee.
Location: Indian Coffee House- 2nd Floor, Mohan Singh Place
Timings: 9 AM – 9 PM
Meal For Two: ₹500
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6. Wenger’s
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Wengers is one of the iconic joints that people just can’t stop talking about in Delhi. It is famous for its deserts, coffee and sandwiches. The legacy has been continuing since 1926. Wengers has never compromised with its quality. It is also famous for bread (French, White, and Twist) and basic sponge cake. It was the first-ever bakery to serve Swiss chocolates and margarine cakes in New Delhi. Though there are a lot of luxury cafes and pastry shops that have been opened in Delhi, nobody can beat Old Wenger’s pastry shop.
Location: A16, Connaught Place, New Delhi
Timings: 11 AM – 7 PM
Meal For Two: ₹400
7. National Philatelic Museum
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The National Philatelic Museum is a place where you get to see all kinds of stamps and the history related to them. It has some rare and valuable stamps from India and around the world. The Museum has an audio-visual facility and people to guide you and tell you about the collection. Moreover, if you want to get some print of stamps, you can ask them to help you further. The process takes around 15-20 minutes. Also, there is a souvenir shop inside the museum.
Location: Dak Bhava, Sardar Patel Chowk, Sansad Marg, New Delhi 110001
Timings: 10 AM- 1:30 PM, 2-5 PM, closed on Mondays
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8. State Emporiums
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The State Emporiums on Baba Kharak Singh Marg are indeed a very interesting place to visit. From saris and crafted jewellery to shawls and exquisite home decor items, you can pick anything. Each of the Indian states has a shop of its own, so you can shop for any items that you require. This place is mainly famous for Kashmiri shawls and carpets. The prices here are very reasonable and the staff is very courteous, making it among the top ten tourist places in Connaught Place.
Location: Baba Kharak Singh Marg, New Delhi 110001
Timings: 10:30 AM – 6 PM
9. Museum Of Illusions
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The Museum Of Illusions is the most fascinating place in Delhi, where you get to experience optical illusions such as 3D images, mirror rooms, and anti-gravity. Also, a very exciting part of this place is, that it has a rotating tunnel that will make you feel as if the ground is moving beneath your feet. You can capture endless pictures here, and make wonderful memories.
Location: A 30-33, 1st Floor A Block, Inner Circle, Connaught Place
Timings: 10 AM – 9 PM
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10. PVR Rivoli
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PVR was originally the smallest cinema hall, that was established in 1934. It was one of the first few single-screen theatres in Delhi, making it one of the best tourist attractions in Connaught Place. Located on Baba Kharak Singh Road in Connaught Place, PVR Rivoli also does a special screening of classic old films. At PVR Rivoli, you get the classic PVR cinema experience with lip-smacking gourmet food, and recliner seats to kick back in and enjoy Indian and international films with your friends and family.
Location: Regal Building, Bba Kharak Singh Rd, Hanuman Road Area, Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001
Connaught Place is one of the largest one-stop destinations for tourists and locals. From food to temples to bookstores, there are many places to visit in Connaught Place. The big horseshoe-shaped circular heritage market is filled with shops, arts & handloom emporiums. The atmosphere of the place changes completely by sunset as it transforms into a party zone. Plan a trip to New Delhi with TripXL and explore these famous places.
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