Where Delhi’s Childhood Still Lives: Inside Ram Chandra & Sons – The Oldest Toy Store in Connaught Place
Step into Connaught Place and you’ll find more than cafés and showrooms—you’ll find magic.
Tucked between the modernity is a slice of history wrapped in wooden shelves, the soft creak of old floorboards, and the joy of childhood. Welcome to Ram Chandra & Sons, Delhi’s oldest toy store—established in 1890, decades before India gained independence.
A Legacy Older Than the Nation
Before Barbie hit the shelves, before LEGO became a global sensation, this humble toy shop was already shaping childhoods. Founded in Ambala Cantt and relocated to Connaught Place in 1935, Ram Chandra & Sons has remained untouched by time—and yet, perfectly in tune with it.
More Than Just a Toy Store
Walk in, and you’ll see more than toys—you’ll feel nostalgia.
Wooden elephants (mitti ke haathi), rocking horses (lakdi ke ghode), tin wind-ups, soldiers, puzzles, and modern favourites like Hot Wheels, Barbie dolls, action figures and LEGO sets all co-exist in harmony.
What hasn’t changed?
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Teakwood shelves from the 1930s
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Bills still handwritten
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Customer care delivered with warmth, not chatbots
This isn’t just retail. It’s a memory preserved.
A Family Business, Five Generations Strong
The charm of Ram Chandra & Sons lies in its roots. Managed by the same family for five generations, this store has seen Nehru’s grandchildren, the Pataudi kids, and generations of Delhiites walk through its doors with wide eyes and happy hearts.
In an age where childhood lives on screens, this store brings it back to life—on shelves and in stories.
Why You Should Visit
Next time you’re in Connaught Place, skip the chains. Walk past the glass façades and into a storybook.
Because at Ram Chandra & Sons, you’re not just buying toys—you’re collecting memories.
📍Location:
Ram Chandra & Sons,
M- Block, Connaught Place, New Delhi
