A mere ticket of Rs. 15 carries you to an arena where excitation knows no bounds. You feel like a free bird who has been given a wide horizon to fly ( A wallet with green notes). All the shopaholics, in deep love with shopping, Delhi's heart, I mean - Dilli Haat awaits you. Located in the hub of south Delhi, Dilli Haat offers a soulful amalgamation of rich art &craft and cultural activities.
Last Sunday my most awaited trip to Dilli Haat got commenced. The very first step in the premises of the haat, brought me face to face with the richness and diversity of Indian handicrafts and artifacts. From trinkets, to glass wares, from bamboo handicrafts to Jaipur's embroidery work-you name all and the Haat has them.
Dilli Haat is spread over an area of six acres and pleases every visitor with its mindboggling ambiance. The six acres of the land is covered with stalls carrying myriad articles at display. Some of the stalls are temporalily built in a tent form while others are brick based forming a permanent base for the artisans to put their work on display. The Haat is maintained by the Tourism Department of Delhi to give a boon to the craftsmanship of the country. The Haat is jam packed with Indian as well as foreign tourists. The place turns beautiful in the evening with the reddish hue of the sunset.
Skilfully laid handicrafts, representing each part of the country is colourfully displayed here in the exotic bazaars. These range from intricate rosewood and sandalwood carvings, embellished camelhide footwear, to sophisticated fabric and drapery. Gems, beads, brassware, metal crafts, silk and woollens....the range is limitless.
Talking of Dilli Haat, I certainly cannot miss talking about the food stalls here. The lip smacking and mouth watering dishes would draw you near, giving you appetite ultimate satisfaction.
Heard of an Indian experience in microcosm.....If not come to Dilli Haat for an experience untold.
