A bustling metro station in the heart of Delhi, Rajiv Chowk Metro Station, is filled with commuters rushing to catch their trains. When you step out you will see Connaught Place. Vibrant energy, people from all walks of life traversing the streets, surrounded by colonial-era architecture and modern establishments.

Today we are going to explore the best places to visit near the Rajiv Chowk Metro station, where you can eat, shop, hang out, and so much more.

So let’s start Metro Escape with (ME)

Connaught Place is one of Delhi’s most popular shopping and commercial areas. Here you can find many hi street brands like Levi’s, jack & jones, H&M, Sketchers, Adidas. At the same time, a number of shops in Connaught Place boast of a rich legacy, like Vaish at Rivoli has been one of the most sought-after bespoke tailoring destinations in the Capital by the rich, famous and the royals of erstwhile states like Jaipur and Rampur for the last 70 years.

Indian Arts Palace, a treasure trove of ethnic gems, jewellery, and art shop has a 200-year-old history. 

United Coffee House established in the pre-independence era, carries a whiff of nostalgia that never fails to charm and has evolved into a bigger and better version through time.

The WORLD OF ILLUSIONs will trick your senses and amaze you at the same time. One tip don’t forget to book online before you go kyunki weekend par yahan lambi waiting hoti hain. And if you are exiting from Gate no 6 to aap palika bazar jake shopping bhi kar sakte hain. This underground market will surprise you with the variety of options to choose from. Be it electronic gadgets, clothes, accessories, or lifestyle products, everything is available at a bargain. 

Now for something cultural, head for Agrasen ki Baoli, a 14^th century, 60-meter long and 15-meter wide stepwell located on Hailey Road. A few of its kind in Delhi, made famous by the recent Aamir Khan starrer PK, the Baoli is open daily from 9 AM to 5:30 PM.

Built mostly in the 1930s, many of the movie theatres in CP used to showcase things like Russian ballets, Urdu plays, and silent movies. These survive today as some of New Delhi’s most popular commercial cinemas: the Regal, the Rivoli, the Odeon, and the Plaza. So catch a flick if you’d like….

Another useful bit of info to remember is that several highly revered places of worship are in the area as well, like Hanuman Mandir, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib and Gol Daak Khaana Church.

Itna kuch karne ke baad thak to gaye honge aap so let’s go to the Central park of Connaught place. It’s so peaceful that people come here to chill aur yahan baith kar Indian flag ko dekhne se alag hi patriotic feel aati hain. 

Hope you enjoyed exploring the rich heritage of Connaught Place around Rajiv Chowk Metro! So, the next time you have free time, just Escape the metro station and explore!