Connaught Place is one of the biggest economic, business, and commercial hubs in New Delhi, the capital of India. Popularly known as CP, the place is home to the head offices of various Indian and overseas companies. It is bordered by a number of historical places and heritage structures that bear testimony to the rich culture and tradition of Delhi. The name of the place has recently been changed to Rajiv Chowk to pay tribute to Rajiv Gandhi, the former Prime Minister of India.
Panorama View of Connaught Place
Popular restaurants in Connaught Place
Connaught Place houses some remarkable and superb dining venues. It is an ideal place for food lovers who look for diversity and quality. The outer circle of the place houses famous dining venues such as Ruby Tuesday, Barista Coffee Lounge, TGI Friday's, McDonalds, and Nirulas. If you love to eat Indian food, then Chatori Ghalli is a must visit for you. The top dining venues at Connaught Place include the following:
- Berco's (Thai, Chinese)
- 1 Cafe Lounge (North Indian, Italian, Mediterranean)
- Ignis Kitchen & Bar (North Indian, Continental, Italian and Others)
- Legends of India (North Indian)
- United Coffee House (European, Chinese, North Indian)
- Veda (North Indian)
- Q'BA (North Indian, European, Thai, and Italian)
- Agni (Nightclub and restaurant which serves Punjabi dishes)
- Fa Yian (Chinese cuisine)
- Bhawani Junction (Chinese, Indian, and European Cuisine)
- Zen Restaurant (Italian and Chinese)
- Bonsai Restaurant (Japanese, Chinese, Thai, and Indonesian dishes)
- Chutney Restaurant (Serves Indian dishes with a variety of chutneys)
- Woks (Chinese Restaurant)
- Castle 9 Restaurant (Tandoor and Chinese)
- Parikrama (The Revolving Restaurant) - Chinese, North Indian
- Gola Sizzler (North Indian, Chinese)
- Legends of India (North Indian)
- Haldirams - Fast Food, Continental, South Indian, North Indian
Important Buildings in Connaught Place
Given below is a list of the major buildings in Connaught Place and their addresses:
| Name of Building | Name of Road |
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| ECE House | Kasturba Gandhi Marg |
| Scindia House | Connaught Circus, Kasturba Gandhi Marg |
| Jeevan Bharti Building | Connaught Circus |
| The Statesman Building | Barakhamba Road |
| Regal Building | Connaught Circus |
| Gopal Dass Bhavan | 28, Barakhamba Road |
| Surya Kiran Building | Kasturba Gandhi Marg |
| Arunachal Building | 19, Barakhamba Road |
| Ansal Bhawan | Kasturba Gandhi Marg |
| Hansalaya Building | 15, Barakhamba Road |
| Indra Prakash Building | Barakhamba Road |
| Akash Deep Building | Barakhamba Road |
| British Council | 17, Atul Grove Lane |
| Antriksh Bhawan | Kasturba Gandhi Marg |
| Nirmal Tower | Barakhamba Road |
| World Trade Centre | Babar Road |
| Naurang House | 21, Kasturba Gandhi Marg |
| Prakash Deep Building | 7, Tolstoy Marg |
| Mohan Singh Building | Babar Road |
| Ashoka Estate | 24 Barakhamba Road |
| Hindustan Times House | Kasturba Gandhi Marg |
| Mercantile House | 15 Kasturba Gandhi Marg |
| American Center | Kasturba Gandhi Marg |
| Amba Deep | Kasturba Gandhi Marg |
| Jeevan Prakash Building | Kasturba Gandhi Marg |
| Kailash Bhavan | Kasturba Gandhi Marg |
| Navarang House | Kasturba Gandhi Marg |
| Himalaya House | Kasturba Gandhi Marg |
| Mohan Dev Building | Tolstoy Marg |
| Suryakiran Building | Kasturba Gandhi Marg |
| Tolstoy House | Tolstoy Marg |
| Vardhna | Tolstoy Marg |
| Control Room NDMC | Sansad Marg |
| DLF Centre | Sansad Marg |
| Atma Ram House | Tolstoy Marg |
| Rohit House | Tolstoy Marg |
| Mayur Bhavan | Connaught Lane |
| Punj House | Radial Road No. 7 |
| Vidyut Bhawan | Connaught Lane |
| Mohan Singh Building | Connaught Lane |
| Competent House | Middle Circle |
| Nestle House | Connaught Circus |
| BMC House | Barakhamba Road |
| Birla Tower | Barakhamba Road |
| Food Corporation of India | Barakhamba Lane |
| World Trade Tower | New Barakhamba Lane |
| Classic House | Janpath Lane |
| Metro Bhavan | Barakhamba Lane |
| Thapar House | Janpath |
| Janpath Bhavan | Janpath Lane |
| Jawahar Vyapar Bhawan | Janpath |
| Kidwai Bhavan | Janpath |
| Pipe House | Hanuman Road |
| Saravana Bhavan | Janpath |
| Eskey House | Hanuman Road |
Best hotels in Connaught Place
Since the area serves as the main business district of New Delhi, a number of hotels and dining venues have been set up in the area. The best hotels in and around Connaught Place are as follows:
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Shopping in Connaught Place
Connaught Place, constructed in 1931, is one of the most famous shopping areas in New Delhi. There is nothing that you will not find in this place. The place offers a variety of shopping options to the visitors. There are also some restaurants and coffee shops where you can relax and savor a variety of mouthwatering cuisines. Connaught Place is bordered by Kasturba Gandhi Marg, Panchkula Marg, Barakhamba Marg, and Baba Khadak Singh Marg, all of which house many shops, health resorts, emporiums of several states, and marketing complexes. The place is also home to branches of all the important nationalized and foreign banks operating in India. Majority of the large showrooms belong to the prominent apparel manufacturers and carmakers. The vibrant crowd adds to the charm of the place. You will find top international brands in every segment such as Allen Solly, Benetton, Nike, Reebok, Lee Cooper, and Levi's. The place also houses some well-stocked bookshops. The glamour and glitz of CP draws everyone who loves to shop and watch movies.
Principally, the markets are located near Palika Bazaar and Janpath. Janpath markets are famous for selling the contemporary fashion apparels and other products. These markets also sell handicrafts, jewelry, and other types of old-fashioned goods. You can purchase handicraft items from the various state emporiums housed in the place. The unique feature of the Palika Bazaar is that there is an underground market which sells trendy garments, electronic products, books, leather products, perfumeries, and photography equipments. Nevertheless, while shopping at the Palika Bazaar, you should be cautious about the price and authenticity of the products. There are some small restaurants and coffee shops where you can relish some tasty snacks while you go on a shopping spree. The accessibility of the place has increased with the opening of the Rajiv Chowk Metro Station, which lies nearby. The bazaar offers a fabulous experience of shopping under just a single roof. You can also spend some quality time with your near and dear ones at the picturesque garden above the market.
While visiting the place, you should remember that the market remains closed on Sundays.
Popular Cinema Halls in Connaught Place
There is a PVR Cineplex where you can enjoy both Hollywood and Bollywood films. Rivoli and Plaza are the two halls in this venue. Odeon Theater, a venture of the Reliance Big Pictures, also screens popular movies.
Major showrooms in Connaught Place
The showrooms of the various companies in Connaught Place with their addresses are given below:
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Last Updated on 03 September 2011
