Built by Sultan Ala-ud-din Khilji in the 13th century, Hauz Khas means ‘noble tank', and its reservoir once covered 28 hectares. It collected enough water…
Must-see attractions in South Delhi
- HTop ChoiceHauz Khas
- FFeroz Shah’s Madrasa
The impressive ruins of Feroz Shah’s 14th-century madrasa overlook the tree-lined waters of Hauz Khas, and can be explored. You can climb down from here…
- Bahai House of Worship
Designed for tranquil worship, Delhi's beautiful Lotus Temple offers a rare pocket of calm in the hectic city. This architectural masterpiece was designed…
- SSiri Fort
Only some of the walls remain of this 14th-century fort, built by Ala-ud-din Khilji as the second of the seven historical cities of Delhi. They are…
- IIskcon Temple
Close to the Bahai House of Worship, this flamboyant red and white temple opened in 1998, and is operated by the Hare Krishna movement. From Nehru Place…
- FFeroz Shah’s Tomb
This small, beautiful tomb is the link between the two wings of Feroz Shah's madrasa (religious school). It's constructed from quartzite rubble and the…
- HHauz Khas Deer Park
Popular with families, this tree-shaded park has ducks, rabbits and plenty of deer, and is linked to the 13th-century reservoir that gives Hauz Khas its…