Fodor's Expert Review Hauz Khas Village
The road south to the urban village of Hauz Khas is lined on both sides by ancient stone monuments, and the entire village is dotted with domed structures—the tombs of minor Muslim royalty from the 14th to the 16th centuries. At the end of the road is the tomb of Firoz Shah Tughlaq, who ruled Delhi in the 14th century. Hauz Khas means "Royal Tank," referring to the artificial lake visible from Firoz Shah's pillared tomb. The tank was actually built a century earlier by Allauddin Khilji as a water source for his nearby fort, then called Siri (the second city of Delhi). Back in the village, wander through the narrow lanes to experience a medley of old and new structures—expensive shops and art galleries in a medieval warren.
Take in the lake view with sundowners at a rooftop bar such as Hauz Khas Social.
In the 1980s Hauz Khas was designated an upscale tourist destination, but of late it's better known as a tightly packed maze of... READ MORE
The road south to the urban village of Hauz Khas is lined on both sides by ancient stone monuments, and the entire village is dotted with domed structures—the tombs of minor Muslim royalty from the 14th to the 16th centuries. At the end of the road is the tomb of Firoz Shah Tughlaq, who ruled Delhi in the 14th century. Hauz Khas means "Royal Tank," referring to the artificial lake visible from Firoz Shah's pillared tomb. The tank was actually built a century earlier by Allauddin Khilji as a water source for his nearby fort, then called Siri (the second city of Delhi). Back in the village, wander through the narrow lanes to experience a medley of old and new structures—expensive shops and art galleries in a medieval warren.
Take in the lake view with sundowners at a rooftop bar such as Hauz Khas Social.
In the 1980s Hauz Khas was designated an upscale tourist destination, but of late it's better known as a tightly packed maze of bars, designer boutiques, and start-ups. After exploring, stop for a meal at one of the village's restaurants: Naivedyam and the Coast Café serve some of the best South Indian food this side of the country.
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