Introduction :: Connaught Place, N. Delhi

Connaught Place, popularly known as CP, has a long and distinguished history behind it.

Named after the Duke of Connaught, a member of the British royal family, this market was designed by Robert Tor Russell in collaboration with WH Nicholls.

The British believed that a market in the shape of a horseshoe would prove lucky for both shoppers and shopkeepers. Definitely, there may be something in that as Connaught Place, which was built in 1931 when capital shifted from Calcutta to Delhi, continues to be Delhi's premier shopping destination even today.

Apart from being the commercial and business hub of Delhi, CP has countless restaurants, watering holes, shops and emporia and cinema halls too. One can find outlets of almost all international brands available in India in the Inner Circle: Benetton, Allen Solly, Reebok, Nike, Levi's, Lee Cooper - to name a few. There are some excellent bookshops.

CP... Celebrating 75 Years

Connaught Place, is completing 75 years in December 2006. So festive mood is all around... Come to this sprawling circular market ... shop... have delecious food... Enjoy festivity...

About the portal

DISCLAIMER