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'''Janpath''' (meaning '''People's Path''', [[British Raj | formerly]] known as '''Queensway'''), is one of the main roads in New Delhi. It starts out as Radial Road 1 in [[Connaught Place, New Delhi|Connaught Place]], adjacent to [[Palika Bazaar]], and runs North-Southnorth–south perpendicular to, and past [[Rajpath|Kartavya Path]] (earlier Rajpath or the "Rulers' path"). Originally called Queen's Way, it was an important part of [[Edwin Lutyens|Lutyens]]' design of the administrative [[Lutyens'New Delhi]], upon the inauguration of new capital of India in 1931. Janpath Market is one of the most famous markets for tourists (both Indian and foreign) in New Delhi. The market essentially is a long line of boutique stores selling products which are hard to find in the malls and multi-chain stores of the city. The long line of boutiques is a heaven for budget travellers and shoppers, buyers of handicrafts and garments, curio and numerous Indian-style fast-food places.<ref>[http://www.wcities.com/en/record/62,319640/684/record.html Janpath Market]</ref> It was created during the [[Construction of New Delhi]].

Commercial offices can be found along Janpath, as its central location accounts for high real estate values. Also on the stretch are the Western Court and Eastern Court buildings, the former serves as a transit hostel for members of parliament, while the latter is a post office and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) office.<ref name=bus04/> To the south of Rajpath, the road is largelargely residential, with the exception of the National Museum, and large large Lutyen's bungalow of Ministers.

The Janpath market stretches around {{convert|1.5-|km|abbr=on|adj=on}} from the Outer Circle of Connaught Place to Windsor Place.<ref name=bus04>{{cite news |title=Janpath: Oxford Street in the making |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.in/2004/04/10/stories/2004041001710100.htm |publisher=Business Line |date=10 April 2004 }}</ref> Janpath Market is one of the most famous markets for tourists (both Indian and foreign) in New Delhi. The market essentially is a long line of boutique stores selling products which cannot be found in today's malls and showrooms of the city. It is also one of the oldest markets of New Delhi with establishment of some boutiques dating back to 1950. It is most popular for the exquisite ''Pashmina'' Shawl from Kashmir. Most markets in Delhi are known to carry duplicates however one can find the original quality here. Among other exquisite items are the ''Kashmiri'' wool shawls and scarves, Indian ''Kurtis'' and ''Churidars'' brass ornaments and artefacts, carpets and other gift items. The Indian Tourist Office is on the corner of Janpath and Connaught Lane, and good maps can be purchased there. Between Fire Lane and the Imperial Hotel, the [[Tibet]]an Market can be found which has a wide range of Himalayan arts and crafts. Musical instruments, wall hangings and bead shops are in abundance. Behind the Tibetan Market, on [[Tolstoy Marg]], is the [[Jantar Mantar]], an astrological instrument of immense proportions which is well worth a visit.

The Janpath Market also has an abundance of walking [[vendor]]s who sell trinkets, such as necklaces, chunky jewellery, [[jooti]]s, handicraft items. drums, horns and postcards, particularly to foreigners, most of whom now know about the bargaining required.<ref>{{cite news|title=Foreigners throng Janpath market |url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/015200811161340.htm |publisherwork=The Hindu |date=16 November 2008 |deadurlurl-status=yesdead |archiveurlarchive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130709234243/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/015200811161340.htm |archivedatearchive-date= 9 July 2013 |df= }}</ref> Most speak good English and are good at [[barter]]ing. South of Rajpath is the National Museum, which will take half a day to wander through.

Construction had been underway for the [[Janpath metro station|Janpath Metro Station]] as; part of Phase III of the Delhi Metro Project by The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). The Janpath Metro Station is a part of the 9.37&nbsp;km[[Violet longLine Central(Delhi SecretariatMetro)]] – Kashmere Gate corridor also called the "Heritage Line". The Janpath metro station opened on 26 June 2014. The corridor will be connecting Old Delhi like Daryaganj, Delhi Gate and Red Fort with the business hub of Delhi at Janpath. This corridor will also connect major monuments of Old Delhi like Jama Masjid, Delhi Gate and Red Fort. The completion target for this corridor is 2015.

* [[10 Janpath]], official residence of the former [[Indian National Congress|Congress Party]] president.

* Hotels: [[The Imperial, New Delhi|The Imperial]], Hotel Janpath, Le MerdianMerdien Hotel, Shangrila, Claridges hotel

In popular culture it became the title, of noted play, titled ''Janpath Kiss'' (1976).<ref>''The Janpath kiss'', by Akhileshwar Jha. Sterling Publishers, 1976.</ref> It is mentioned in [[Daniel Odier]]'s ''Tantric Quest, Encounter With Absolute Love'' (1996).<ref>{{cite web | url=https://es.scribd.com/document/536294294/Tantric-Quest-Encounter-With-Absolute-Love-Daniel-Odier# | title=Tantric Quest, Encounter with Absolute Love-Daniel Odier &#124; PDF }}</ref>

* [http://www.delhihelp.com/janpath-market-Shopping-article-48.aspx Janpath Market] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100131161946/http://www.delhihelp.com/janpath-market-Shopping-article-48.aspx |date=31 January 2010 }}