Hello friends,
To celebrate World Tourism Day (September 27, 2024), I decided to take you around with a mini-photowalk of the vibrant neighborhood of Haus Khas Fort in Delhi.
A couple of years back, during the visit to Delhi, the capital of India, my wife and I decided to visit Haus Khas, famous for a mix of vibrant urban culture around the remains of Islamic historical and medieval monuments around the lake—reservoirs built by Delhi sultanate reign.
We reached there in the daytime (which is actually the wrong time since the area is famous for the night crawling) and started walking towards Haus Khas from Choti Gumti, a historical landmark from the Lodhi dynasty; there are a couple of such monuments standing next to each other. From here, we ventured towards Deer Park and spent some relaxed time in a serene and lush green space.
Photo 01: A quick snapshot of the Chhoti Gumti.
Photo 02: A collage of the snapshots of the Deer Park, Haus Khas.
Unfortunately, the Haus Khas Fort was closed that day, so we thought of just wondering around the streets of Haus Khas. Next time, we decided to check with timings, etc., before visiting any places.
We saw an attractive structure of the Lokayata Art Gallery, a haven for art enthusiasts, on our way. After admiring the contemporary Indian art on exhibit, I quickly looked through the Country Collection store to find some interesting handicrafts and old-style furniture items. Aikeyah, a boutique known for its fusion wear, caught our eye. My wide didn’t waste any time to look inside.
Photo 03: My wife was waiting to have a look inside this wonderful boutique. She is also very much into supporting local creativity, artisans, and craftsmen.
As we strolled further, we found a nook inside with colorful street wall paintings, a testament to the artistic spirit of the locality. The similar vobes were all around that place.
Photo 04: A small nook where the artists had displayed their creativity of street painting.
Photo 05: A mini-lane around, full of tattoo artists and designer ethnic wear.
Since we visited in the daytime, there was not much of a crowd, although we found some wonderers like us were doing window shopping.
The streets were a delight for shoppers, with their array of street-style shops and tattoo parlors. We spent some time window shopping, soaking in the lively atmosphere. Finally, it was time for lunch. We started looking around for a small meal, so while passing through the green park, we found a small Madras Cafe, which seems to be a popular spot for authentic South Indian cuisine. We had a plan to visit a family function in the evening, so we concluded our travels that day.
Photo 06: The streets of a commercial neighborhood, Green Park, are very nicely connected for wheelchairs, almost at all the corners.
My day in Haus Khas was a delightful blend of culture, art, and shopping. It’s a neighborhood that truly captures the essence of modern Delhi, offering something for everyone.
Haus Khas is well connected with the Metro on Magenta line. Also through various modes of local transport.
Cheers!
