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| An aerial view of Khari Baoli, By Mohsin Javed |
Khari Baoli is a street in Delhi, India famous for its wholesale grocery and Asia's largest wholesale spice market selling all kinds of spices.
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| The busy street of Khari Baoli, By Mohsin Javed |
Operating since the 17th century, the market is situated near the historic Delhi Red Fort, on the Khari Baoli Road adjacent to Fatehpuri Masjid at the western end of the Chandni Chowk.
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| The undeniable old world charm of Khari Baoli, By Mohsin Javed |
Khari means salty, and Baoli means a step well, so translating the meaning of Khari Baoli to salty step well. However, today there is no trace of the well here in the market.
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| Dry fruit and spice shops in Khari Baoli, By Mohsin Javed |
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| The busy street of Khari Baoli, By Mohsin Javed |
Today, Khari Baoli is not only Asia's largest spice market but also an important and busy commercial district, as it caters to vast spice market of North India, including states of Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan and even as far as Madhya Pradesh, making it perpetually crowded with traders, and shoppers looking for the cheapest deals and bargains, in the narrow margin spice, dry fruits, and another perishable commodity market.
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| Dry fruit and spice shops in Khari Baoli, By Mohsin Javed |
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| Inside Khari Baoli in Old Delhi, By Mohsin Javed |
In fact, it's one of the most popular spots for photographers and instagrammers who come to Delhi.
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| A view of market on sunday, By Mohsin Javed |
All Photos © Mohsin Javed
