South East Delhi district

Getting there

By metro Violet 6 , Pink 7 and Magenta 8 lines crisscross the South East Delhi district.

By bus The 405 bus service from Mori Gate Bus Terminal goes south across South East Delhi.

See

1 Sabz Burj (सब्ज़ बुर्ज), Mathura Rd, Nizamuddin. Though it literally means "green dome", its dome is nowhere green in colour. The dome is blue, and the tower is believed to be built between 1530 and 1535. The tower is an influence of Central Asian architecture. There are blue and yellow tiles on the drum. Moreover, it was used as a police station during British rule. (updated Feb 2026)

Humayun's Tomb Complex

2 Humayun's Tomb (Hindi: हुमायूँ का मक़बरा Humāyūn kā Maqbarā; Urdu: ہمایوں کا مقبرہ Humāyūn kā Maqbarā) (near Hazrat Nizamuddin station). daily from sunrise to sunset. is one of Delhi's three UNESCO World Heritage Sites. - The tomb is in large, immaculately maintained gardens in the Persian Char Bagh (four corners) style that were thoroughly renovated in 2003 with the Aga Khan's help and are probably the best in Delhi. As you pass through the first gate, you will glimpse the dome of the tomb and enter a floral path leading to the second (West) gate, which now acts as the entrance to the giant central garden. - The centrepiece is the eponymous tomb of Humayun, the second Mughal emperor. Built starting in 1562, it was the first major Mughal structure in the city and has been described as a predecessor or prototype of the Taj Mahal. The structures are, indeed, stylistically similar, although Humayun's Tomb is built from red sandstone, not white marble, and was built by a wife grieving for her husband, not the other way around. You can climb up to the second level (the stairs on the west side are very steep, those on the south side less so), and on the south side you will find the entrance into the main crypt where Humayun is buried. Before you leave, be sure to visit the South Gate, the original royal entrance, from where you can get picture-postcard views without too many tourists in the way. ₹ 40/600, Indians/foreigners. (updated Feb 2025) The Humayun's Tomb Complex also houses several other tombs and structures, including Isa Khan's Tomb and Mosque, Barbe

Do

Cinemas INOX Nehru Place. (updated Jul 2026)

Parks 1 Baansera. (updated Jul 2026) 2 Indraprastha Park, Outer Ring Rd. 6AM–7:15PM. It includes a children's park, an amphitheatre and a food court. The park was constructed in 2004 by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA). (updated May 2023) 3 Kalindi Kunj, Amrapali Marg (metro: Kalindi Kunj 8 ). A public garden, named after Kalindi (another name for the river and goddess Yamuna), as it is next to the Yamuna River. It consists of the Delhi Eye, a Ferris wheel named after the one in London. Several tourist attractions are visible from the Delhi Eye. (updated Feb 2026) 4 Waste to Wonder Park, Block A, Ganga Vihar, Sarai Kale Khan. Opened in 2019, this theme park has replicas of some of the world's wonders including the Colosseum, Taj Mahal, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Great Pyramid of Giza, Eiffel Tower, Christ the Redeemer Statue and the Statue of Liberty. All the replicas are made of industrial waste and scrap. (updated Apr 2019)

Sports 5 Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. India's fourth largest stadium, often called just "Nehru Stadium". Mainly used for athletics and football games but also for concerts. It's the home stadium for the Indian football team. (updated Mar 2023) 6 Thyagaraj Sports Complex. (updated Feb 2026)

Buy

Bazaars 1 Central Market (Lajpat Nagar), Alankar Cinema Rd (M 'Lajpat Nagar' (violet line), 0.5 km ESE). – Mostly clothes, jewellery and homewares. Middle-class Indians do their shopping here. Good prices for clothes, whether ethnic Indian or otherwise. (updated Dec 2016)

Shopping malls 2 Pacific Mall Jasola (metro: Jasola Apollo 6 ). (updated Feb 2026)

Clothing 3 Ansal Plaza (in South Delhi). This mall is a favourite shopping haunt for the local middle/upper class. This is a great place to get bargains on international brand clothing and jeans (as these tend to be 30-50% cheaper than in the West depending on the brand and time of year). Also has many Indian and Western restaurants. International brands such as Guess, Marks & Spencer, United Colors of Benetton, Lacoste and Apple have retail outlets here. (updated Oct 2016) 4 South Extension (in South Delhi). Shopping mecca but it is not a single mall. It is spread out over a large area and many international brands have stores here. International brands include the likes of Mango, Nautica, United Colors of Benetton, Levis, etc. 5 Anokhi. Women's clothing, children's wear, men's wear, and some home goods. In Khan Market and Santushti Shopping Complex with discount store in Nizamuddin East Market (enter gate #9).

Computers 6 Nehru Place. Open M-Sa. An IT hardware market complex and a great place to find gadgets at very cheap rates. It is also a huge marketplace for both pirated and original software. Any computer-related accessory can be found here, but parking is a monumental problem. Beware of congestion and pickpockets. (updated Nov 2022)

Eat

1 The Lazeez Hotel And Restaurant, 87, New, Block I, Lajpat Nagar II, Lajpat Nagar. Owned &amp: run by members of the Afghani community settled in the area. (updated Jan 2026)

Mid-range 2 28 Capri Italy (former Little Italy), 28 A, Defence Colony Market. Italian restaurant. 3 Amici Cafe, 8, Defence Colony Market, ☏ +91 11 4557 2003. 11AM-11PM. Italian style restaurant. 4 The Big Chill, 5, Kailash Colony, ☏ +91 11 2924 1040. noon-11:30PM. Khan Market and East of Kailash, is popular with a young crowd for great smoothies, ice creams, cheesecakes and Italian food. Expect a waiting line during lunch at Saturdays.

Splurge 5 Side Wok, Meharchand Market. Japanese, Chinese and other Asian food. Some choice of sushi. Beautiful decor. No alcohol. Mains about ₹400.. (updated Jan 2026)

Sleep

Budget 1 Amar Inn, K 102, Lajpat Nagar - II, ☏ +91 98 1841 0099, [email protected]. Reasonable rooms, free internet, but bathrooms badly in need of a refurbishment. All rooms include air freshening dispenser. Single: ₹2,295; Double: ₹3,045-₹4,495. 2 Beaufort Inn, 14 Jangpura Main Mathura Rd (near Nizammudin Railway Stn, in heart of South Delhi), ☏ +91 11 2437 7475, [email protected]. Check-in: noon, check-out: noon. ₹2,500-₹4,000. 3 Bed & Chaï Guesthouse, R-55, 2nd floor, Greater Kailash 1, ☏ +91 11 46 06 60 54, [email protected]. Check-in: noon, check-out: noon. Run by two French women. A cozy and modern accommodation, safe for women. Clean and well decorated. Wifi and breakfast included. Fully-equipped kitchen. Dorm bed: ₹850; Single: ₹2,000-3,300; Double: ₹2,200-3,500. 4 BnB New Delhi Bed and Breakfast, I - 9 Maharani Bagh, adjoining Friends Colony, ☏ +91 98 9909 9042, [email protected]. House with a cosy family atmosphere. Free wifi, tea & coffee making tray in room, DVD player with bollywood and hollywood movies, games, children movies. LCD satellite TV, refr