Chappan Dukan Indore: A Tour to Indore’s Famous Street Food Heaven

Q: What is Indore famous for?

Indore is famously known for its Handloom, Street food, magnificent palaces, temples, etc. It is also known as the cleanest city in India.

Q: What is famous in Indore to buy food?

Phoa jalebi, Khopra Pattice, Bhutte ki Khees, Gajak, Khatta Samosa, and the list goes on.

Q: Is Chappan and Sarafa same?

No. Chappan dukan and Sarafa Bazaar are two different market. Sarafa Bazaar was known as Chappan Bazaar in the olden days which was later renamed as Sarafa Bazaar.

Q: What is Chappan Dukan famous for?

Chappan Dukan is a food and shopping street famous for its 56 shops. Also, It was awarded by the Food Safety and Standard Authority Of India (FSSAI) in 2022, making it one of the safest and cleanest places to dine.

Indore is the cleanest city in India. Being the largest city in the state of Madhya Pradesh it comes under one of the million population cities of the country. Indore is known for its cotton handloom industries, palaces, temples, street food, night market, and many more.

There are many tourist spots in Indore, but one such spot for all the foodies in the house is Chappan Dukan. It is named after the 56 shops lined up in the market. Chappan Dukan Indore also has a radio station for both shopkeepers and visitors.

Famous food here includes – Jalebi, Indori Poha, Momos, Hot Dogs, and many more. Chappan Dukan was also awarded by the Food Safety and Standard Authority Of India (FSSAI) in 2022, making it one of the safest and cleanest places to dine.

Much recently Sara Ali Khan and Vicky Kaushal visited Chappan Dukan for the promotions of ‘Zara hatke Zara Bachke’. British High Commissioner Alek Ellis has also visited Chappan Bazar while on a trip to India.

Chappan Dukan History

The Chappan Dukan history dates back to 1974 when the market was earlier known as Udasin Ashram Market, it was a dispersed wooden region before 1974 lacking all the features that we can see today. The local administration of Indore felt the need for an integrated place for the local vendors and thus Chappan Dukan Indore was established.

Initially, the market was catered to only retail shops like vegetables, but with time the new individuals introduced varieties of offering. In 2000 a major transformation took place and the popularity of the area was widespread among locals, celebrities leaders, and their families.

Indore Smart City Development Limited (ISCDL) redeveloped the market into a smart food street. Chappan Dukan Indore also has a radio station which is not only for the vendors but also the visitors.

In 2022 ChappanDukan was awarded by the Food Safety and Standard Authority Of India (FSSAI) for being ‘The Clean Food Street Hub’.

Chappan Dukan history has witnessed many reforms and redevelopments. From a mobile business to a six-by-eight-dimension shop.