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West Delhi (पश्चिम दिल्ली Pashchim Dillī) consists of various suburbs and planned communities west of Delhi in India.
Get in
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By metro
[edit | edit source]The Blue Line 3/4 goes across the west-central parts, while the southwestern parts are connected to the Orange Line Airport Express . The Pink Line 7 extensively covers the inner parts of West Delhi.
See
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- 1 Dwarka Baoli (द्वारका बावली Dvārkā Bāvlī), Sector 12, Dwarka (between the Dwarka Internation School and Gangotri Apartments). A stepwell discovered in 2011 under the foliage of thick vegetation and undergrowth and hidden behind a large group of tall trees. The Dwaraka Baoli finds a mention in the list of Maulvi Zafar Hasan of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Maulvi Zafar Hasan documented the list of baolis in 1910 and listed over 100 baolis in and around Delhi. It was listed as the Loharheri Baoli or the Blacksmith’s stepwell. It is a 22-step stepwell or baoli, made of rubble masonry. The well, now covered by an iron grill, is situated on the southern end of the baoli. The side wall contains two sets of recessed arches. It is a small baoli with no ornamentation and not much of general tourist interest.
- 2 Shri Bharat Kshetra, Najafgarh (metro: Dhansa Bus Stand 9 ). Jain temple.
- 3 Sulabh International Museum of Toilets. A rather unusual museum dedicated to the global history of sanitation and toilets. The objective in establishing this museum was to highlight the need to address the problems of the sanitation sector in India.
Do
[edit | edit source]- 1 Yashobhoomi (यशोभूमि Yashobhūmī), Sector 25, Dwarka (metro: Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector-25 Airport Express ). The largest convention centre in India and Asia by area, and one of the biggest MICE facilities in the world
- 2 The Free Spirit Dance Studio, J13/69, Basement, Block J, Rajouri Garden Extension, Rajouri Garden, ☏ +91 96430 92737. Daily 7AM-9PM. Dance workshops on Bollywood, Indian folk genres like bhangra and contemporary Western and fusion genres, including jazz, hip-hop and zumba.
Parks
[edit | edit source]- 3 Bharat Vandana Park, Sector 20, Dwarka (metro: Dwarka Sector 9 3/4 ).
- 4 Woodland Park, Tagore Garden.
Buy
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[edit | edit source]- 1 Potters Village (Kumhar Gram), Rani Bagh, Kumahar Wali Gali, Parjapat Colony, Bindapur (near Uttam Nagar). A hidden gem of sorts, walking into the village feels like travelling back in time. 700 potter families from all over India live here and make pottery the traditional way. Guided tours are available.
Markets
[edit | edit source]- 2 Dilli Haat, Janakpuri (metro: Janakpuri East 3/4 ). The third Dilli Haat after the first one in South New Delhi. It is a wonderful place to get crafts from all over the country. What is distinctive here is that the artists themselves come to sell their goods, so your money goes directly to them, rather than to middlemen. Some bargaining may be necessary if you want the best price. Prices are higher than elsewhere, but the modest entry fee keeps out beggars, ripoff artists, and most touts. Many visitors find the mellow atmosphere worth the extra cost of shopping here. It also has a section called Foods of India. This has a huge number of restaurants, each showcasing the food of a particular state of India. (Most of them give a mix of Chinese and Indian food, but state delicacies are also included). This section is a must-go for the foodie-cum-tourist.
- 3 Janakpuri District Centre, Janakpuri (metro: Janakpuri West 3/4 8 ). 10:00AM–8:30PM. Retail hub with shops selling food, apparel, handicrafts and jewellery.
- 4 Rajouri Garden Market, Ring Road, Sharda Puri (Metro Blue to 'Rajouri Garden' or Bus 81, 442, 448,448A, 479, 508, 529, 529EXT, 567, 567A, 568, 568A, 569, 569A, 569EXT to stop 'Rajouri Garden'). A famous shopping area, the largest mall complex in Delhi. It offers a variety of both national and international clothing brands, such as United Colors of Benetton, Levi Strauss, Marks & Spencer and Bossini. Excellent place to shop for weddings as well as everyday clothing.
Shopping malls
[edit | edit source]- 5 City Centre Dwarka, 12, Metro Station Rd, Block B, Sector 12, Dwarka (metro: Dwarka Sec 12 3/4 ). 11AM-11PM.
- 6 Pacific Mall, Najafgarh Rd, Tagore Garden (metro: Subhash Nagar 3/4 ), ☏ +91 96500 97011. 11AM-midnight. One of the leading shopping malls of West Delhi. Over 130 global and Indian brands are here offering all types of fashion and food. There is also a multiplex cinema and bowling arcade.
- 7 Vegas Mall, Sector 14, Dwarka (metro: Dwarka Sec 14 3/4 ), ☏ +91 11 6650 2020, info@vegasmall.in. 11AM–10PM. Other than the shopping mall, it has a cinema hall, corporate offices and various restaurants.
Eat and drink
[edit | edit source]- 1 Barbeque Nation, B-1 623, Opp. District Centre, Janakpuri. Offers an option where customers can make their food on their personal grills, which are embedded in each table. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian BBQ starters, a main course buffet, soups, salads, desserts and a variety of liquors.
- 2 Om Sweets, GL- 23, Jail road, Hari Nagar, ☏ +91 11 4578 2222, +91 11 4578 2223, care@omsweets.in. 9AM - 10:30PM. Both a sweet shop and casual multi-cuisine restaurant with a strong emphasis on quality and hygiene.
Sleep
[edit | edit source]| This guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room: | |
| Budget | Under ₹4,000 |
| Mid-range | ₹4,000–8,000 |
| Splurge | Over ₹8,000 |
For places to sleep near IGI Airport, see Indira Gandhi International Airport#Sleep.
Budget
[edit | edit source]- 1 Aman Palace, A-40 Vishal Enclave (Opposite TDI Mall, Rajouri Garden), ☏ +91 11 25921555, +91 11 25113555, +91 11 25468555. Check-in: noon, check-out: noon. Basic hotel. ₹2,200-3,500.
Mid-range
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[edit | edit source]- 2 Hyatt Centric Janakpuri New Delhi, Janakpuri District Center, Janakpuri, ☏ +91 11 4612 1234. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: noon.
- 3 Radisson Blu Hotel, New Delhi Dwarka, Sector 13, Dwarka, toll-free: 1800 108 0333. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon.
- 4 Vivanta New Delhi, Dwarka, Sector 21, Dwarka, ☏ +91 11 6600 3000. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: noon.
- 5 Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Sector 10, Dwarka, ☏ +91 11 4222 9222. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon.