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Sub-Division in Delhi, India
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South New Delhi (दक्षिण नई दिल्ली Dakshiṇ Naī Dillī) is home to Chanakyapuri, the diplomatic hub of New Delhi, as well as various colonial-era bungalows and mansions south of the Kartavya Bhavan Complex. Besides, the southern fringe of New Delhi is home to Dilli Haat, a popular crafts bazaar.
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National Rose Garden
A lush garden with roses from different parts of the world. It was developed to mark as a symbol of friendship between India and Africa.
A newer rose garden developed to symbolise the friendship between the BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa and others),
राष्ट्रीय पुलिस संग्रहालय Rashṭrīya Pulis Sangrahālay
A memorial dedicated to the police personnel who died in the fight against terrorism, militancy and insurgency since 1947. There's an underground museum as part of the memorial. There are sections dedicated to various central and state police forces in India. Police forces from all 28 states and 8 Union territories are presented, including a special mention for women squads, police bands and animal squads (camel, dog and pigeon post).
राष्ट्रीय रेल संग्रहालय Rashṭrīya Rel Sangrahālay
Houses a collection of Indian trains from the past to the present - a worthwhile look into India's proud railway heritage. The collection includes carriages belonging to Indian potentates and British viceroys. Children can ride the small train that circumnavigates the museum. There is a small café on the premises.
The official residence of the Prime Minister of India, consisting of five bungalows. It does not house the Prime Minister's Office, which is at Seva Teerth. Only those visitors whose names have been given to the Special Protection Group (SPG) by the Prime Minister's personal secretaries are allowed in.
The huge tomb crowned with a massive dome has an octagonal plan with an octagonal chamber. Each of the eight sides have triple arched entrance and the eight corners are occupied by slopping buttresses. The chamber has doors on seven sides, the lone exception is the western side. The interior of the western wall contains a mihrab, so the tomb can also function as a Mosque. The massive dome stands on a sixteen sided drum and is crowned with a sprawling lotus. The dome is flanked by eight chatris, each of which occupy the mid point of the eight sides. The interior contains seven graves, the central one is believed to be of Muhammad Shah. The interior of the dome has a colourful fresco. The mihrab contains decorative stucco work so does the other seven arched gates. Short tapering minarates on the two back corners and jhakoraha (oriel) windows on the north and south ends are some special architectural features of the Bada Gumbad Mosque. Opposite the mosque is an elongated hall, which served as a sarai or guest house. It is devoid of any ornamentation and is a striking contrast with the mosque.
Lodi Period Mosque is a small red mosque with a triple arched entrance. Although small in size it has an elegant appearance. It was once housed within a walled complex but majority of the boundary wall have long disappeared. The mosque is crowned with a vaulted roof, with stucco ornamentation.
Large Dome
Probably the most imposing structure of Lodi Gardens. The structure stands on a square base topped with a huge dome. Although the structure looks two storied from the outside it is actually a single storied structure. It is built of grey sandstone with traces of black and red stones. On the north west corner is a mosque and on the north east corner is a sarai (guest house). Some historians believe that the Bara Gumbad served as a gate way to the mosque, while other believe it was a tomb. Sadly the occupant of this magnificent tomb can no longer be traced, but he was quite likely to be a high official of Sikandar Lodi's court. The three domed mosque is approached from the east by five arched gateway. The central arch is the largest and the arches diminish in size as one moves away from the centre. The mosque is built in 1494 and is richly ornamented with stuccoes and frescoes. The stuccoes consists of elaborate geometrical designs and inscriptions from the Koran.
Glazed Dome
Sheesh Gumbad, was a similar structure to Bara Gumbad and is located just south of it. It literally meaning glazed dome, and the structure was once covered with glazed tiles, but majority of it has gone missing. The interior of the Sheesh Gumbad houses several graves but the occupants can lo longer be traced. The western wall of Sheesh Gumbad has a mihrab, so the tombed doubled up as a mosque.
The 8.5-m Lodi Period Turret probably served as a corner tower of a walled enclosure, but the walls have long vanished. The two leveled tower is crowned with a ribbed dome. The lower level contains the doorway and stairs lead to the second level containing a decorated Jharokha (Oriel) styled balcony.
The small mosque and a small gateway stands on the north east of Sheesha Gumbad. Both the structure date back to the Mughaal Period. The gateway probably served as an entrance to walled garden, sadly the walls no longer exist. The double storied arched gateway is topped with a Bengal type sloped roof. Next to the gateway is a small mosque with arched entrance and crowned with three domes. The mosque is devoid of ornamentation, and has a platform on its eastern side.
The Tomb of Sikandar Lodi is similar in structure to the Muhammad Shah's Tomb, but is housed in side a walled complex. The tomb is octagonal with triple arched entrance on all sides and sloping buttress at the corners, however there are no chatris round the giant dome.
The Athpula, literally meaning eight bridge, consists of seven arches supported by eight pillars. The bridge spans over a water body and is still in use. Visitors entering the Lodi Gardens from the north east gate uses the bridge.
Former residence of the first Prime Minister of independent India, Jawaharlal Nehru, previously used by the Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army before India's independence in 1947. After Nehru's death in 1964, it was converted into a museum of his life, plus a library. It is one of the biggest libraries of Delhi with 100,000 photographs, 18,000 microfilm rolls, and over 10,000 manuscripts.
प्रधानमंत्री संग्रहालय Pradhānmantrī Sangrahālay, Prime Ministers' Museum
Established in 2022, the museum is a tribute to all the Prime Ministers of India since independence.
A planetarium where they show a movie on astronomy and the universe.
A gate opposite Purana Qila built by Sher Shah Suri. Some historians believe that this marked the boundary of Sher Shah's empire, though others doubt that his empire extended till Shergarh. Nevertheless, it must have marked some boundaries.
This contains two mausoleums which have the tombs of Lal Kunwar and her daughter Begum Jaan. Lal Kunwar was the wife of Mughal ruler Jahander Shah and the mother of another Mughal ruler Shah Alam II. Lal Kunwar is similar to Nur Jahan, who monopolised power and gave important posts to members of his family.
Mirza Najaf Khan was a Persian traveller who came to Delhi during the rule of Mughal ruler Muhammad Shah around 1740. He was later awarded deputy minister of Awadh. His tomb is accompanied by the tomb of his daughter. This tomb is laid in the traditional Mughal Char Bagh (Four Gardens) style.
A tomb with an onion-shaped dome and a garden. It houses the tomb of Safdar Jang, the Mughal Prime Minister (Grand Vizier) during the rule of Ahmad Shah Bahadur. He was also the second Nawab of Awadh. It is similar to the imperial tombs like the Humayun's Tomb or the Taj Mahal, and it was the first time someone outside the immediate Mughal family built themselves such a tomb and garden complex, reflecting the greatly diminished powers of the emperors by that time.
धौलपुर हाउस Dhaulpur Hāus
It was built in 1920 by Dholpur ruler Rana Udaibhan Singh as his New Delhi residence. TheIt was built in the Art Deco style, with the exterior walls being painted white. After India's independence, the building houses the headquarters of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), who conduct interviews here to recruit civil servants. There's also a museum with collections of original pamphlets, documents, reports and other records that are otherwise not easily accessible to the public.
previously Birla House
This estate is the site of Mahatma Gandhi's martyrdom. Includes a museum celebrating his life and the room he lived in during his final days. It had been the house of the Birla family, Indian business tycoons. Outside the house stands a pillar that contains a swastika symbol, which is used as a visual example of the way the ethical meaning of the swastika symbol has changed in the Western world in the 20th century.
इंदिरा गांधी स्मृति Indirā Gāndhī Smr̥ti
A museum dedicated to the said person who served as India's only female Prime Minister. She lived in the building during her premiership till 1984, when she was assassinated there. The museum contains material remains of Indira Gandhi and her son Rajiv Gandhi.
A museum dedicated to the said person who served as India's second Prime Minister after Jawaharlal Nehru. He lived at 10 Janpath, next to the present memorial, during his premiership till his death in 1966. As of 2026, his original residence is occupied by Sonia Gandhi, widow of Rajiv Gandhi, and her son Rahul Gandhi.
A prominent golf club, reportedly with 50 years of waiting to become a member, but non-members can also play as "casual members" by paying a fee.
It is a large park in the New Delhi neighbourhood of Chankayapuri, lying in the southwest. The park is one of the most famous landmarks of New Delhi and a beautiful place to hang out during a sunny winter afternoon in New Delhi. An absolute must see for anyone visiting the city.
near Lodhi Road and various other locations in Delhi. Italian style food.
The West View
Italian style food.
One of Delhi's most popular Japanese restaurants, the fun manga style interiors and great food are a great experience.
A standard chain coffee shop. Friendly and helpful staff.
It is a member of the Hostelling International federation.
Maulsari is a B'n'B in the posh colony of Sunder Nagar. Conveniently located near heritage monuments, Delhi High Court, Supreme Court and major markets.
Built by PM Nehru on 25 acres in the diplomatic enclave.
Built in 1952 and renovated.
One of the best hotels in the city. Great restaurants, including the Bukhara.
The hotel building has been awarded an L.E.E.D. Platinum certification.
Mostly a business hotel. 5 stars. Includes a luxury retail complex. Views of Humayun's Tomb and the New Delhi Golf Course.
294 rooms.
403 rooms on 6 acres.
A paid-entrance open-air market, food plaza, and crafts bazaar. It is a wonderful place to get crafts from all over the country. What is distinctive here is that the artists themselves come to sell their goods, so your money goes directly to them, rather than to middlemen. Some bargaining may be necessary if you want the best price. Prices are higher than elsewhere, but the modest entry fee keeps out beggars, ripoff artists, and most touts. Many visitors find the mellow atmosphere worth the extra cost of shopping here. It also has a section called Foods of India. This has a huge number of restaurants, each showcasing the food of a particular state of India. (Most of them give a mix of Chinese and Indian food, but state delicacies are also included). This section is a must-go for the foodie-cum-tourist.
This upscale area of independent shops is where foreign diplomats go for lunch and to shop for dog supplies, groceries (great choice of vegetables), clothes (upper class Indian style, not expensive, Fabindia and Anohki for women's clothing), housewares (Good Earth), jewellery/accessories, and books (many bookshops that have a wide selection at reasonable prices).
This market is great for export surplus garments, and green grocery.
A wonderfully chaotic bookshop. Excellent selection of titles. Very helpful and knowledgeable staff.
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