South Dilli

South Dilli is the most popular area in Dilli and is a sought after shopping destination not only for Dilliwallas but also for people from all across India. Foreigners travelling to Dilli also make it a point to visit the posh hotels and restaurants located here. South Dilli ranges from congested by lanes of villages like Munirka to swanky localities like Hauz khaz, Vasant Vihar, Greater Kailash, C R Park, Panchsheel Enclave, South Extension, Defence Colony, Friends Colony, Green Park etc. Dilli made its inroads by expanding to every potential location within the periphery of Dilli and South Dilli is the outcome of this very fact. New buildings, posh localities, improved shopping complexes, malls and world class infrastructure can be seen in South Dilli.

South Dilli also has a deep historic essence in itself, it is built around the historic cities of Siri (the second city of Dilli, built by Allaudin Khilji in 1303 AD), Tughlaqabad (built by Ghiasuddin Tughlak in the 14th century) and Jahanpanah (built by Mohammed bin Tughlaq in 1327). The natural mix of Old and New Dilli can be seen in localities of South Dilli where exquisite showrooms, restaurants and other modern infrastructural facilities have been developed but the historical charm still exists.

South Dilli lies in the range of Aravalli Mountain and you can find rocky structures in most parts of South Dilli. With new infrastructural changes taking place in South Dilli, the age old historic marvels seems to be camouflaged by new structures, shopping malls, hotels and residential societies.

South Dilli is famous for its tourist attraction which depicts the ancient historic remains like Hauz Khas, Qutub Minar, Tughlaqabad. New structures such as Lotus Temple, Chhatarpur Mandir, Kalindi Kunj and Lodi gardens make South Dilli a much sought after location in terms of tourism. The infrastructure and immaculate roads makes transit easy and comfortable.

South Dilli is also famous for the shopping and is very frequently visited destination by the teenagers for all their shopping needs. Street markets and shops in Sarojini Nagar makes anyone’s shopping a wonderful experience because it offers quality and fashionable products (generally garments) at a very nominal price. Sarojini Nagar is the hot destination for young boys and girls as they can get their hands on the latest stuff.

Close to Sarojini Nagar is ‘Dilli Haat’ which is famous for handicrafts, ornaments and food. Dillli Haat is one of the main tourist attractions of Dilli because here you will find a beautiful blend of the entire India with stalls from all Indian states displaying handicrafts and products into which they specialize. Among other shopping destinations of South Dilli, there are markets in Hauz Khaz, South Extension, Lajpat Nagar and M G Road.

Some important Educational Institutes and Universities in South Delhi are IIT Delhi, Jawahar Lal Nehru University, Delhi University South Campus and National Institute of Fashion Technology.

Main Suburbs of South Dilli are R.K. Puram, Hauz Khas, Defence Colony, Kalka Ji, Lajpat Nagar, Greater Kailash, Chanakyapuri, Vasant Vihar and Saket.