Connaught Place

Connaught Place is a frenetic business, shopping and financial hub, centered on a ring of colonnaded Georgian-style buildings with global chain stores, vintage cinemas, bars and Indian restaurants. Stalls at Janpath Market sell saris, embroidered bags and trinkets. The peaceful Sikh temple Gurdwara Bangla Sahib is known for its reflecting pool, and Jantar Mantar is a 1700s observatory with huge astronomical instruments. For Indian commoners, it's a shopping paradise, the ultimate hangout and the favorite food heaven. For non-Indians, it's a must-visit destination. And for retailers, it's the dream workplace to be at. We are talking about Connaught Place, fondly known as CP.