Eat, Drink & Shop: Here's Everything You Can Do At Champa Gali

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One of the more affordable and memorable hoods in Delhi, Champa Gali has some unique stores and cafes, and a very cute vibe perfect for photo-ops. If you're a college kid on a budget, or just going through a supersaver phase, we're happy to inform you that Champa Gali is still alive and kicking, with some great options to chill with the gang. It's located just five minutes away from Saket Metro Station. Here's a list of places you can count on. 

Where To Eat

Big Box Cafe

If you are looking for a café to take yourself out on a reading date or for lunch with your friends, this place is right for you. The Big Box Café is beautiful, complete with stained glass windows, wooden furniture, and outdoor seating. You will end up spending only about INR 850 for two people. We recommend you try the burgers and shakes here.

Jugmug Thela

Jugmug Thela is probably the picture that comes to mind when you think of Champa Gali. The fairy lights, pretty ambience, indoor and outdoor seating, and the amazing Vietnamese Coffee! We recommend the cheesy mushroom alfredo pasta, peri-peri fries, and a refreshing glass of lime soda to wash it down. The food quantity was quite adequate and the bill didn't hurt the wallet at all. This is yet another café where you can pick up a book and just relax. 

Bella Vie

Bella Vie stood out the most among everything in Champa Gali because of it's extravagant décor. It offers a myriad of cuisines from Continental and Chinese to Italian, perfect for a big group that can't come to a consensus. Bella Vie also has rooftop dining options and several spots to get the perfect Instagram moment. The entire theme of the restaurant is blue and white, with a pretty birdcage right at the entrance  so we would recommend dressing up to get that perfect photo!

Rose Cafe

Although this café is not technically inside Champa Gali, it deserves a special mention. Rose Café is known for its chic, vintage ambience that is Instagram-worthy. It offers fast food as well as Italian, Continental, and Mediterranean food. The popular dishes here are the Skinny Pizza, Herbed Chicken and the eggless deserts. Here, you will end up spending about INR 1,700 for two people, however the food and ambience combined make it all worth it.

Where To Shop

Rangsutra

Rangsutra is a store that offers ethnic, cotton pieces made by local artisans. They have over 2,000 artisan stakeholders in villages and small towns all across Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Kashmir, and Manipur. The core value of the brand is "Respect for all—the producer, the shareholder, and the customer" and they have held it up for 16 years. Their collection includes ethnic fashion options for both men and women, soft furnishings such as cushions, curtains and more. This store is definitely the hidden gem of Champa Gali.

Yamato-ya

Yamato-ya is a Japanese convenience store that stocks meats, fish, condiments, kitchenware and toiletries. From snacks such as Jinju Crackers, Jackpot Fiery, And Crunchy Sticks to an assortment of Ramen, and even beverages such as Pokka Coffee and Yakult. They also stocked crispy seaweed and chicken Maggi masala. All the stuff you'd rarely find in other parts of the city, so we'd make the trip just for that. 

Bulluka

Bulluka is a newly opened jewellery store in Champa Gali. All the jewellery here is made of stainless steel and brass, and has an element of blue in it. The pieces are minimalist, yet manage to make a statement, and the pricing starts at INR 350.

Things To Do

The Garden Of Five Senses

Located just 5 minutes away from Champa Gali is The Garden Of Five Senses, spread over 20 acres and designed to instill serenity and tranquil. The garden holds festivals, melas, and cultural programs as well when the weather gets better, and makes for a stellar venue!

Rajon Ki Bauli

Also known as Rajon Ki Bain, Rajon Ki Bauli is a famous stepwell in Mehrauli. It is located only a 12-minute drive away from Champa Gali. There is a stepwell at the center of the structure that is designed in a way that it gets cooler the lower you go, making it the perfect hangout spot for the summer.

DLF Avenue, Saket

Top your day off with shopping at DLF Avenue Saket. You can even catch a movie, or you know, eat some more.

Pro Tip: In case you take your vehicle to Champa Gali, we have good news! There is free parking available just opposite to the entrance of Champa Gali.