Hauz Khas - Delhi

Hauz Khas is a beautiful neighbourhood of South Delhi and is one of the major tourist places in Delhi. The pulse of Hauz Khas is known to be the historically important Hauz Khaz Complex. It exhibits both rural and urban atmosphere and also known as mehak ka chota quila. The location is surrounded by Green Park to the west and Gulmohar Park towards the north. It had witnessed different diplomatic missions like the Albania, Iraq, Guines, Burundi, Macedonia Missions and more.

Its name started achieving appreciation from the outer world due to the presence of an ancient water reservoir by the same name. It is now part of the huge Hauz Khas complex. Hauz means water tank in Urdu and Khas is referred to royal and thus it is considered to be the royal tank in the village. Hauz Khas’s water tank was built firstly by Allauddin Khilji in order to supply water to the inhabitants of Siri Fort and later in the 1960s, it was developed by the famous builders in India, DLF.

Later Hauz Khaz was modified to be an enclave of different blocks like A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, K, L, M, P, Q, R, X, Y, Z. E block comprises the main market in the area and it is lying in the middle of the colony. There are other major markets located in the premises but Mayfair Gardens is an important attraction which is an independent small private colony. Hauz Khas is also one of the most popular places for couples in Delhi to spend quality time. Hauz Khas village pubs, village clubs, restaurants, cafes etc are some of the points of interest for many visitors as they can meet the locals and have an unscheduled conversation. 

Hauz Khas possesses the yellow line of the Delhi Metro railway and this is the easiest way to connect to Delhi’s other parts.

Hauz Khas entry timing:
The Hauz Khas Village complex will be open on all days from Monday to Saturday from 10:00 am to 07:00 pm but the restaurants in the complex will be open till 11:00 pm. Another famous structure that is Hauz Khas fort will be open on all days from 10:30 am to 07:00 pm.

Hauz Khas entry fee:
There is no entry fee is applicable.

Hauz Khas location:
Hauz Khas, South Delhi, Delhi 110016, India.

Insider Tips:

    -Hauz Khas fort is a major attraction here and try not to avoid it.

    -Hauz khas social is café-cum-restaurant-cum-co-working space.

    -Experience the best nightlife in Delhi by visiting the different shops and restaurants.

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