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South Delhi, which is an administrative district of the national capital territory of Delhi, is divided into Saket, Hauz Khas and Mehrauli. Because of the beautiful natural surroundings and architectural sites, there are many places to visit in South Delhi with friends to have an amazing time while also gaining knowledge about the city. The east part of the district is bounded by the Yamuna River, the north part by the districts of New Delhi and the other parts are surrounded by the districts of Haryana. This place has many significant and ancient locations.
10 Places To Visit In South Delhi With Friends
Here are a few places to visit in South Delhi with friends to have fun while exploring the historical significance of the city.
1. Lotus Temple
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Lotus Temple, located in South Delhi, is a Bahai house of worship that was built in December 1986. It is a lotus-shaped temple that became a huge attraction in the city. This temple is open to all regardless of religion, just like all other Baha’i houses of worship. This building has 27 standing marble petals arranged in clusters of 3, forming 9 sides. All nine doors open to Central Hall, which matches over 34 m and has a capacity of 1300 people. This temple has won many architectural awards and has been featured in many newspapers and magazine articles.
Location: Lotus Temple, Lotus Temple Rd Bahapur, Kalkaji, New Delhi, Delhi 110019
Timings: 8:30 AM – 6 PM
2. Garden Of Five Senses
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The Garden of Five Senses, located in Delhi, is a beautiful place that is nearly 20 acres in Saidul Ajaib village. This park was developed by the Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation, which opened in February 2003. It has been built to stimulate the senses of touch, smell, hearing and seeing the natural surroundings. It is a beautiful place with prominent cultural venues and programs being organised here. This garden is partly built over rocky terrain that has various theme areas like Mughal gardens, pools of water lilies, a garden solar energy park, bamboo courts, and many more.
Location: The Garden of Five Senses, Westend Marg, Saidulajab, Saiyad ul Ajaib, Saket, New Delhi, Delhi 110030
Timings: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Entry Fee: ₹15 (children), ₹35 (adults)
3. Qutub Minar
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Qutub Minar is a must-visit place in South Delhi with friends as it allows you to enjoy and explore. It is a minaret and a victory tower that was built between 1199 and 1220. It has 399 steps and is one of the most visited places in the city. It has a Muslim-style architecture which came under Muslim rulers. This is the top place in our South Delhi tourist attractions list due to its amazing stories of style architecture and materials used during construction. The entire tower has five stories, which are made of red sandstone, with various minute details being carved on it.
Location: Seth Sarai, Mehrauli, New Delhi, Delhi
Timings: 7 AM – 5 PM
Entry Fee: ₹35
4. Dilli Haat
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Dilli Haat is a famous open market that is a must-visit, especially for youngsters. It is also a craft bazaar and a food plaza located in South Delhi, which is run by the Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation. This is a permanent market that is located on 6 acres of land with many stalls of various items. Many handcrafted items and products, like rosewood carvings and sandalwood carvings, camel hide footwear, fabric, gems, and beads, metal crafts, silk and wool fabrics, handicrafts, and handlooms are present in these shops. There are also music, dance performances, and art exhibitions representing various states of India going on.
Location: Dilli Haat – INA, INA Market, Dilli Haat, Kidwai Nagar West, Kidwai Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi 110023
Timings: 11 AM – 9 PM
Entry Fee: ₹20
5. Deer Park
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Deer Park, located in South Delhi, is also known as Aditya Nath Jha Deer Park, named after the famous social worker. The Spark has many subsections of Duck Park picnic spots, rabbits and closures, and a lot of area, which is especially popular for walking, jogging and weekend outings. This park is also connected to the district park and adjacent to the rose garden, which makes the entire green area the largest in Delhi. Hence, these three places together are considered to be the lungs of Delhi that provide fresh air. Exploring this park with friends is very entertaining and relaxing at the same time.
Location: Deer Park, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, Delhi
Timings: 5 AM – 8 PM
6. Nexus Select City Walk
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Nexus Select City Walk is one of the top famous malls in Delhi that spreads across 6 acres of land. It is a famous place for many shopping centres with more than 500 Indian and international brands available. There is also a wide range of international chains and many interesting restaurants to explore and excite your taste buds. Various kinds of cuisines of food items are available here like Chinese, Thai, Italian, Indian, and Arabic. The period cinemas in the small town have Bollywood and Hollywood movies. This is the best place to visit with friends to spend an amazing weekend.
Location: Nexus Select CityWalk, Saket District Centre, District Centre, Sector 6, Pushp Vihar, New Delhi, Delhi 110017
Timings: 10 AM – 11 PM
7. Humayun’s Tomb
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Humayun’s tomb is a famous tomb of Mughal emperor Mirza Nasir al-din Muhammad. The storm was commissioned by Humayun’s first wife in 1558. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. There are several small mountains near this town that lead up to the beautiful main tomb. The main tomb took 8 years to build, and the geometry of this is amazing, with a paradise garden divided into four squares with water channels and four rivers that flow, reflecting the beautiful sky. It is an amazing place to visit to explore the architecture and culture of the Mughals.
Location: Humayun’s Tomb, Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia Dargah, Mathura Rd, Nizamuddin, Nizamuddin East, New Delhi, Delhi 110013
Timings: 6 AM – 6 PM
Entry Fee: ₹35
8. Mehrauli Archeological Park
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Mehrauli Archaeological Park, located in South Delhi, is a famous park that is adjacent to Qutub Minar and has over 200 acres of area. It has nearly 100 historically significant monuments that are known for 1000 years of continuous occupation, which also include the ruins of Lalkot that were built by Tomar Rajputs in 1060 CE. It is the oldest Fort in Delhi with architectural monuments from various periods during the rule of the Khilji dynasty, the Mughal Empire Tughlaq dynasty, and many more.
Location: G5CQ+33M Mehrauli Archaeological Park, Anuvrat Marg Opposite Qutub Minar Metro Station, Mehrauli, New Delhi, Delhi 110030
Timings: 5 AM – 6:30 PM
9. Lodi Gardens
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Lodi Gardens, located in South Delhi, is a perfect place to hang out with friends for a picnic. Rose Garden also has Mohammed Shah’s tomb, the tomb of Sikandar Lodi and many more architectural works of the 15th century by the Lodis, who ruled Northern parts of India. There is a big dome, which is Barack Gumbad, in the middle of the gardens, which is a large rumble-construct dome that acts as a great way to the three-domed mosques. On the north of the garden, there are remains of a stream that once may have run as fast as the Yamuna River.
Location: 96, Lodhi Road, Meharchand Market, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi, Delhi 110003
Timings: 6 AM – 7:30 PM
10. Agrasen Ki Baoli
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Agrasen ki Baoli is one of the perfect tourist attractions of South Delhi with friends. It is a protected archaeological site located near Connaught Place. This step well has 105 steps and was built by Maharaja Agrasen in the 14th century. This well is built of redstone, which is uncut and dressed with one of the finest stepwells in Delhi. It is a 60 m long and 15 m high step well that was built during the Mahabharata period and still stands the test of time. This also matches the architectural style of the later Tughlaq and Lodhi periods, with many features of ancient red sandstone.
Location: J6GG+C2F Agrasen ki Baoli, Hailey Road, KG Marg, near Diwan Chand Imaging Centre, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
Timings: 9 AM – 5:30 PM
South Delhi is known to be one of the best places to learn about the history and architectural styles of ancient times. It has beautiful parks, historical monuments, and lush gardens, perfect for planning a picnic and having fun with friends. Plan your trip to these places to visit in South Delhi with friends and leave the arrangements on TripXl for a hassle-free experience.
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