Archive · 20 Jun 2025
MCD to Launch 'Khao Gali' Night Market Near Salimgarh Fort
Imagine a fun outdoor market that comes alive at night near Salimgarh Fort!
It's called 'Khao Gali' and it will have food trucks selling yummy street food.
Instead of regular shops, there will be colorful food trucks in red, blue, and yellow.
These trucks will park in the area from 6 PM to 10 PM every evening.
The city will also provide lights, restrooms, and trash cans to make the area nice.
The market is expected to start in phases, with the first trucks possibly arriving in July.
MCD is launching a night market called 'Khao Gali' near Salimgarh Fort.
The market will feature food trucks and vans instead of permanent stalls.
Approximately 50 vending spaces will be available, with daily rotations.
Food trucks will operate from 6 PM to 10 PM, serving street food.
The initiative is expected to begin in phases, possibly by July.
- Who
- The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD).
- What
- MCD is launching a night market ('Khao Gali') featuring food trucks.
- When
- Operational hours will be from 6 PM to 10 PM, with the first activity possibly in July.
- Where
- Near Salimgarh Fort in Chandni Chowk.
- Why
- To create a lively environment with street food vendors.
Existing Plan
Revised Plan
Vendor Type
Existing Plan
Originally planned to include local street vendors with Certificate of Vending (CoV).
Revised Plan
Now, the outreach has been expanded to mobile food trucks and van owners.
- Name
- 'Khao Gali'
- Location
- Near Salimgarh Fort
- Type of Vendors
- Food trucks and vans
- Operating Hours
- 6 PM to 10 PM
- Planned Number of Spaces
- Approximately 50