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Some of the tourist places in south Delhi are listed below. For other landmarks of Delhi (especially Old Delhi) visit the the site in the left panel:

Hauz Khas Village, situated north of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), was once the royal tank of king Ala-ud-din Khilji, and is now calm and serene pond reflecting the images of the 14th century madrassas and Tughlaq tombs. Over the centuries, a village had developed around the medical college and the tomb of Feroz Shah Tughlaq. A few years ago, an association called Dastakar- set up a showroom in the village. Now the village has a plethora of boutiques, galleries and restaurants. Its boutiques and restaurants are of chrome glass facade and mud plastered walls where Rajasthani folk dances serve as a backdrop to continental cuisine. Other villages like Mehrauli, Khirkee and Lado Serai are fast following suit. We suggest participants to visit the Village on the 5th evening and dine out at one of the restaurants located there.

Dilli Haat is fast becoming the most popular place under one roof for traditional handicrafts and textiles. Delhi Tourism has set this as a permanent outlet for craftsperson, where space and the availability of cuisines representing almost all the different states of India make the visit a very pleasant experience.

The Qutab Minar is located at a small village called Mehrauli in south of Delhi. Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty, who took possession of Delhi in 1206, built it. It is a fluted red sandstone tower, which tapers up to a height of 72.5 metres and is covered with intricate carvings and verses from the holy Qur'an. The minar is set among the ruins of the beautiful mosque Quwwat-ul-Islam Masjid. There is also a 1500 year old iron pillar, which, as the legend goes, if you mange to encircle with your hands with your back towards it, your wish will come true.

The Bahai Temple, situated in south of Kailash Hill in Kalkaji area of south Delhi, is shaped to form a lotus with 45 petals of white marble. Adherents of all faiths are free to visit and pray at this most un-temple-like temple. Built by the Baha'i community, it offers the visitor a serenity that pervades the temple and its artistic design.

Enjoy the tour!