Khari Baoli Spice Market
खारी बावली
One of Asia's largest spice wholesale markets, where bags of chilies, turmeric and dried fruit are stacked high. From the rooftop of Gadodia Market, you can look out over Old Delhi.
Khari Baoli sits at the western end of Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi and has been a spice trading hub since the 17th century. In its narrow lanes, porters haul sacks through the crowds, and the air is thick with the smell of chili and cardamom. You can buy saffron, a wide variety of masalas and dried fruit. Inside Gadodia Market, a staircase leads up to the rooftop, where you can overlook the spice warehouses and the skyline of Old Delhi (a tip is sometimes required). Mornings are the busiest, so keep an eye on your belongings. A face mask can help keep the spice dust from making you cough.
Opening hours
About 09:00–19:00; most closed Sundays
Nearby sights
- Chandni Chowk
- Jama Masjid
- Red Fort
- Connaught Place
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- National Gandhi Museum
- Agrasen ki Baoli
- Sacred Heart Cathedral