Shopping, Food & Fun in Delhi NCR
“Delhi now belonged to everyone who lived in it”
Delhi is a kaleidoscope of cultures, languages and people and it offers unbiased love to everyone who resides here! This city has plethora of everything you need, be it high ranking schools for your kids, marketplaces for your daily needs, restaurants with finger licking food or salons that can give you a perfect makeover.
We are listing out some of the popular places around campus which can be one-stop shop for your multiple needs. Nevertheless, the metro map of the city is attached here. (http://www.delhimetrorail.com/Zoom_Map.aspx) You’re a free bird now!
1. SDA (Safdarjung Development Area) Market: Just across the main gate of IIT Delhi, SDA is a famous hangout spot with an array of eateries to choose from. You can enjoy live music at some restaurants during the weekends. You can also find some saloons here. Fun Fact: Irrespective of time, you can catch hold of your colleagues or students hanging out at SDA! How to reach: Exit from the Main Gate of IITD, cross the underpass, and you are there.
2. Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj: This is one of the city’s most admired shopping centers. It’s home to hundreds of brands from across the world. There is also a mutiplex which can quench your thirst for Bollywood drama and Hollywood action. Tip: Tickets for morning shows cost less than those for evening or night shows! Sometimes, Thursday tickets are also discounted. How to reach: Chhatarpur Metro Station (Yellow Line) is nearest metro station, but the mall is 5-6 km away from the metro station. A good option would be to book a cab (e.g. Uber, Ola) which will take around 15 minutes to drop you at the gate of the mall. Download Uber/Ola app from playstore/ in your phone.
3. Green Park Market: This market can fulfill all your big and small shopping needs. From big brands to small kirana stores, all is here. How to reach: Green Park metro station is the nearest metro station, exit from gate 3 for the Green Park market
Culture of Delhi NCT
Delhi is an amalgam where heritage blends with modern conveniences in a celebration of diversity and creativity. Starting with admiring the stunning architecture of ancient Delhi, to partying at the contemporary Cyber Hub and experiencing virtual reality at Smaaash –
Delhi has a lot to offer!
(https://smaaash.in/)How to reach: Rajiv Chowk is the nearest metro station to CP
• Dilli Darshan If you want to cover many places in one day (like the student who studies everything in one day for the exam), you can opt for “Dilli Darshan” that will take you on a day-tour. It is offered by many government and local service providers at affordable prices. https://delhidarshan.com/
• New Delhi World Book Fair: If your soul is enchanted by fragrance of new books, if your heart yearns to add new perspectives to life, and your fingers crave for touch of books, you can accomplish these desires by visiting New Delhi World Book Fair. The multiple-day book fair hosted at Pragati Maidan in the early months of the year is a huge crowd puller in the age of Kindle and Netflix! http://www.newdelhiworldbookfair.gov.in/
How to reach: Nearest Metro Station: Pragati Maidan (Blue Line)
• Dilli Haat: Dilli Haat transcends you to the magical world of Indian art and heritage presented through a fascinating panorama of craft, cuisine and cultural activities. Step inside the complex for an altogether delightful experience by either buying inimitable ethnic wares, savoring the delicacies of different states or by simply relaxing in the evening with the entire family.
Delhi Haat is located at six different places in Delhi. The one at INA is closest to IITD campus (15 min drive). Nearest Metro Station: INA (interchange station between the Yellow Line and Pink Line); exit from Gate no.1http://delhitourism.gov.in/delhitourism/tourist_place/dilli_haat_INA.jsp
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