Connaught Place Map
Navigate Delhi's premier commercial and business district with our comprehensive map of CP featuring all blocks, shopping areas, restaurants, and metro connectivity
About Connaught Place
Connaught Place (CP), also known as Rajiv Chowk, is the heart of New Delhi and one of the largest financial, commercial, and business centers in India. Built during British colonial rule, this iconic circular marketplace features Georgian-style architecture with white colonnaded buildings arranged in concentric circles.
Architecture
Georgian-style with distinctive white colonnaded buildings in circular design
Structure
Inner Circle, Middle Circle, and Outer Circle with Blocks A to N
Metro Station
Rajiv Chowk - Busiest metro station (Yellow & Blue Line)
Central Park
Large circular garden at the center with fountains and Indian flag
Connaught Place Blocks Guide
CP is divided into blocks labeled A through N, each with different shops and offices:
| Block | Key Attractions | Known For |
|---|---|---|
| Block A | Wenger's, Banks, Restaurants | Historic bakery, fine dining |
| Block B | Khadi Gramodyog, Shops | Traditional Indian goods |
| Block E | Haldiram's, Food Court | Street food, restaurants |
| Block F | Regal Cinema, Odeon Cinema | Entertainment, movies |
| Block G | United Coffee House | Iconic restaurant |
| Block H | Madame Tussauds | Wax museum, entertainment |
| Block M | Statesman House, Banks | Corporate offices |
| Block N | Oxford Bookstore, Keventers | Books, milkshakes |
Getting to Connaught Place
By Metro
Rajiv Chowk Metro Station is located directly under CP's Central Park. It's the interchange station for:
- Yellow Line: Connects to HUDA City Centre, Gurgaon and Samaypur Badli
- Blue Line: Connects to Dwarka and Noida/Vaishali
Nearby Metro Stations
- Patel Chowk: Yellow Line (South side of CP)
- Barakhamba Road: Blue Line (East side of CP)
- Shivaji Stadium: Airport Express (Near Connaught Circus)
Nearby Landmarks
- Janpath Market: Popular street shopping destination
- Palika Bazaar: Underground shopping complex
- Parliament Street: Government offices area
- Jantar Mantar: Historic astronomical observatory
- Gurudwara Bangla Sahib: Famous Sikh temple
- Birla Mandir: Hindu temple on Mandir Marg
Shopping at Connaught Place
Popular Stores and Markets
- Janpath Market: Budget clothing, handicrafts, souvenirs
- Palika Bazaar: Electronics, clothes, accessories (underground)
- State Emporiums: Authentic handicrafts from all Indian states
- Central Cottage Industries: Government handicraft store
- Khadi Gramodyog: Traditional Indian textiles
Dining Options
- Saravana Bhavan: South Indian vegetarian (Block P)
- United Coffee House: Continental, Indian (Block E)
- Wenger's: Bakery and pastries (Block A)
- Keventers: Milkshakes (Block N)
- Embassy Restaurant: North Indian (Block D)
Connaught Place FAQs
Evening hours (5 PM - 9 PM) are ideal when the area is beautifully lit. Weekdays are less crowded than weekends. Avoid summer afternoons due to heat.
Yes, multi-level underground parking is available at Palika Parking (near Palika Bazaar) and Shivaji Stadium Parking. Street parking is limited and regulated.
Inner Circle faces the Central Park and has premium stores and restaurants. Outer Circle (Connaught Circus) has more budget-friendly options and connects to main roads.