Delhi is bustling, Delhi is haste, Delhi is serene; many words too would fall short, if we want to describe Delhi in a word. Delhi is the capital of India and regarded as the ‘Heart of the nation’. The city is popular for its culture and heritage. There is something fascinating about Delhi; so much that once you feel it, you never want to let go. Nothing beats the charm of the lesser known places in Delhi. Though the capital of India, this place has some places which must be visited to understand the true culture and heritage of Delhi.
The capital of India has two faces. One is Old Delhi which is popularly known as Purani Dilli and the second one is New Delhi, popularly known as Nayi Dilli. Old Delhi is popular for its ancient culture and monuments with overcrowded lanes whereas New Delhi has a pleasant contrast to the twisted streets of Old Delhi. You can get an experience of both life that is splurging in the most expensive brands in New Delhi or let the crowd walk you in the area of Old Delhi, as your shoulder get pressed against thousands of folks.
These are the hidden gems in Delhi which we will be talking about. There are many long lost places in Delhi, which people don’t even have idea about it.
- Haveli of Mirza Ghalib: Haveli established in the memory of the world renowned Urdu poet Mirza Asadullah Baig Khan popularly called Mirza Ghalib, set right in the heart of Chandni Chowk. It is believed that Mirza Ghalib spent his most crucial year of his life in this haveli. This haveli features in house museum which was renovated and restored by Government.
- Chunnamal Haveli: This haveli is a living paradox in itself. It is the most hidden place of Delhi which go unnoticed due to the close proximity and the location to the main road. It is a must visit place in Delhi which is surrounded by more than 100 shops and store.
- Jamali Kamali Mosque and Tomb: With rhyming names, Jamali and Kamali are two hidden gem of Delhi of which one is mosque and other one is tomb. A renowned person named Shaikh Jamali Kamboh who was a sufi saint often associated with a common man Kamali. Since both of them have been buried together side by side, the mosque and the tomb have also been named accordingly.
- Jahaz Mahal Fort: Jahaz Mahal is one of the hidden places in Delhi which got its name due to an illusion that it created. Encircled by a reservoir, the shadow of the palace reflected an image of a sailing ship which is how the fort received its name.
- Bhardwaj Lake of Asola: A place established and maintained by Delhi Wildlife Department, one of the unseen places of Delhi. Located in between Delhi and Faridabad, one can indulged in activities like swimming and trekking on the trail.
- Santushti Shopping Complex : Shopping and ambience are two things which hardly come together in reference to the big mall culture of Delhi. This place provides a cream of the society and posh shopping experience.
A place like Delhi is bestowed in many ways with some of the best places both natural and man-made. Enjoy a trip to any of the places mentioned above, a person will get to know the truth and the greatness of the capital of India.
