Old Delhi

When Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan laid the foundation for his new capital north of the ruins of Delhi in 1640, could he have known that his mighty Shahjahanad would become the last in a long line of 'Old' Delhis? Today, the walled city offers wonderful and unusual experiences to locals and visitors alike. The intense commercial hustle of the main streets fades away as one travels deeper into the complex maze of meandering streets and curiously named neighbourhoods, and it is easy enough to suddenly find oneself in a quiet sun-dappled courtyard dating to the early 19th century. It is this curious mix of contradictions that best defines Shahjahanabad: it is both boisterous and peaceful, commercial and cultured, decadent and decaying, dated, and yet so full of life. Dress conservatively, wear comfortable shoes, and, most importantly, carry along a healthy appetite.

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Kuremal Mohanlal Kulfi

Address
526 Sitaram Bazar Road

The best kulfi - flavored frozen dessert - that Delhi has to offer, Kuremal serves over 80 fruit and milk based flavors. Like almost every other traditional family venture, the name and business is now shared by multiple branches of the family, but Kuremal Mohanlal, founded in 1908, claims to be the original. Each batch of kulfis last for a maximum of a week in their deep freezers, so you're guarnanteed a fresh frozen treat. Try the classic Kesar Pista (milk ice cream flavoured with saffron and pistachio), the crowd favourites Anaar (pomegranate) and Jamun, and choose from a range of deliciously unusual flavors like the sweet-sour Aam Panna (green mango) and Paan (milk flavoured with betel leaf).

Kuremal Mohanlal Kulfi
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Kuremal Mohanlal Kulfi
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Kuremal Mohanlal Kulfi
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Kuremal Mohanlal Kulfi
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Kuremal Mohanlal Kulfi
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Old and Famous Jalebiwala

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