Amidst the cacophony of the narrow streets of old Delhi lie the stories of architectural marvels that were once the houses of merchants. Some are still occupied by the joint families comprising of many generations. You will also find many small and secluded sellers of cloth, jewels, local snacks, spices, traditional medicines, and more.

Stories say that the market was originally constructed in the shape of a crescent moon with a stream of water flowing through it that reflected the moonlight. A tour of old Delhi is incomplete without the storytelling which gives you a glimpse into the past and how the place has evolved over the last two centuries.

Over the years, especially after the Mughal empire was toppled by the British, new construction started to sprout. What we have today is a bustling and colorful maze of streets that one can get easily lost in (quite literally).