Meena Bazaar Delhi is the famous & Historical market for women’s article. It is the same Meena Bazaar that is symbolized in many Indian songs also, one of the famous songs is “Dilli shahar kaa sara, Meena bazaar le ke”. It is also know as “Chhatta Chowk or Chhatta Bazaar Chowk” because it has roof that termed as “Chhatt”. At that time “Bazaar with Roof” was rare to see.
Let’s try to find out some more interesting facts about one of the oldest market in Delhi – Meena Bazaar.
Meena Bazaar Delhi Location
Meena Bazaar is located inside the historical Lal Quila Fort in Chandani Chowk in Delhi, Capital of India. You need to enter from Chandani Chowk, Lahori Gate side in Red fort to go to Meena Bazaar.
Nearest Metro station are Jama Masjid Metro station & Lal Quila Metro Station.
History of Meena Bazaar
Meena Bazaar Delhi build at the time of Mughal Era, When Shahjahan Was the King in 17th Century. The bazaar began as a women-only fair during festivals like Navroz, where noblewomen, sold luxury goods such as silks, decorative woven fabrics, carpets, and jewelry and Ladies from Royal families come for the shopping. In men only king was allowed in the market. At the end of Mughal empire, part of Meena Bazaar is re-located near Jama Masjid and Delhi gate.
By the 20th century, Meena Bazaar near Jama Masjid and Delhi Gate became a public market with temporarily stalls selling clothes, footwear, groceries, and daily essentials.
Once remembered as a space largely associated with women, it is now a dense, male‑run market selling affordable clothing, blankets, religious items, footwear and everyday goods to local residents and pilgrims.
Meena Bazaar Delhi Timings
Red fort Meena Bazaar:
- Open : Tuesday to Sunday from 9 AM to 6 PM
- Close : Monday (as Red fort is closed)
The Jama Masjid side Meena Bazaar
- Operates daily from late morning to evening.
- roughly 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
Meena Bazaar Tickets Price
When you enter in the red fort, At your left side you found Ticket house to purchase offline tickets.
- Lal Quila & Meena Bazaar entry Ticket offline : Rs.50 per person
- Lal Quila & Meena Bazaar entry Ticket online : Rs.35 per person
- For Museum Visit : Extra Charges
What to shop from Meena Bazaar Delhi?
In Meena Bazaar you can do shopping from various big and small shops that look royal in beauty today also. There are 32 shops at each side in the fort, in total 64 shops. Most of the shops here are family’s ancestral Shops that offers:
- Artificial Jewellery like Necklaces, Bangles and Earrings, Bracelets etc.
- Handicrafts, Keyrings, Decorative pieces, God Idols.
- Ladies Purse, Bags, Kashmiri Shawls, Pashmina Shawls etc.
- You can shop anything here for the memory.
Prices starts from INR 100 and goes up to INR thousands of Rupees depending on the articles. As all the shopkeepers need to give very nominal rent (INR 15 to INR 20) to the government authority for the shops, that’s why the articles here are cheaper than outer area of Red Fort and Prices are fixed, No Bargaining.
Meena Bazaar Delhi Famous For?
Modern Meena Bazaar around Jama Masjid is famous for low‑budget occasion wear, bridal lehengas, suits, gowns and party dresses alongside winter wear, kids’ clothes and street food.
The Red Fort Meena Bazaar, by contrast, focuses more on handicrafts, souvenirs and artisan products such as juttis, bags, textiles and decorative items aimed at tourists.
So, we can say this covered corridor near Red Fort, where heritage, faith and bargain shopping meet in a dense, loud and colourful experience. Meena Bazaar still shines as a lively part of Delhi’s story, linking old Mughal times to the busy streets of Old Delhi today. Even after moving spots and facing changes, it shows how strong traditions are, with history alive in every deal and chat among people. Locals and tourists get great buys and a real feel for the city’s heart.
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