Old Delhi, the more you explore it, the more you are jammed in it, yet you love it

First of all, my big thanks to #thedelhipedia, for giving me this opportunity to unmask few more lanes and food stalls/carts of Delhi 6. And, then the big bunch of thanks goes to the two bloggers #Ambica Gulati and #Mridula Dwivedi for becoming my inspiration to write this first blog in traveltoembracelife, my new writing space.

Old Delhi, the more you explore it, the more you are jammed in it. Yes every time, you go there, there is new lane to explore, which at times jams you up amidst crowd resulting in a new lane to exit. But the best part is that you never feel lonesome, somehow. 

Well, it was an Old Delh Exploration Trail (Chapter 1: Unearthing treasures in Old Delhi), organised by Delhipedia, on September 9, 2015, a Wednesday. The walk was documented using #delhipediadiscovers, by bloggers and the Delhipedia team.

We all met at Gate No 1 Chandni Chowk Metro Station and begin the walk with the video production team of Delhipedia. It was as if some movie's shooting was going on... People around were curious to know what's happening.

The places we visited and explored started from Natraj Dahi Bhalla Wala, Amritsari Lassi Wala at Fatehpuri, Khaari Baoli and  Mirchi Market, Gole di hatti for Kulhad palak chhole, Maliwara/Kinari Bazaar to Jung Bahadur Kachoriwala for Kachori-Aloo Sabzi and ended with a walk through Dariba Kalan, to reach Old & Famous Jalebi Wala, to savour the delectable Rabri Jalebi.

For me, except #Natraj, #KinariBazaar and #DaribaKalan, the spots visited were the unexplored food corners/lanes/mosque/shops/markets. 
......It was as if some movie on Old Delhi was being flashed. No less than an east-man colour movie... Just imagine this..
The Fatehpuri T point Chowk. Old lanes/shops. Dry Fruits. Same people. Same clad. People on carts. Black big umbrella. Ladies selling Amrak, Imli roadside. The only difference was, now, there were more cars and other vehicles on the road, honking incessantly, disrespecting people walking by.

I had never seen #Fatehpuri Masjid. I was lucky enough to see it from the roof top of the Gadodia #SpiceMarket in Khari Baoli. The mosque spelled history..... and heritage. I wondered, why no one ever thought of restoring the entire space; I am sure many would have had, like me. The view from the top showcased the aura and vibrancy of #ChandniChowk uptill #SheeshGanjGurudwara and #RedFort.
I believe I have too much to write on this exploration trail... let's take a break. More stories to follow....