Defence Colony Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Nizamuddin Dargah
You can learn about the history of New Delhi when you stop by Nizamuddin Dargah. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
Humayun's Tomb
This 16th-century emperor’s garden tomb, commissioned nine years after the ruler’s death, is an early example of red sandstone and marble Mughal architecture.
Millennium Park
Explore the great outdoors at Millennium Park, a lovely green space in New Delhi. Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple
One of the world’s largest Hindu temples demonstrates Indian culture and history through architecture, exhibitions, gardens, a musical fountain and a boat ride.
DLF Cyber City
DLF Cyber City is just one of the places to see in Gurugram, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
India Gate
Walk along a majestic boulevard to visit this significant Indian monument, then relax with a picnic on lush green lawns.
Top hotels in Defence Colony
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Reviewed on 2 Jun 2024
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Reviewed on 18 Jun 2024
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Reviewed on 18 Jun 2024
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Reviewed on 19 May 2024
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Reviewed on 18 Jun 2024
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Reviewed on 19 Jun 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Defence Colony
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Lajpat Nagar
When in Lajpat Nagar and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Lajpat Nagar Central Market or ISKCON Temple and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Vinobapuri Metro Station or Moolchand Station.
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Nehru Place
Travellers enjoy Nehru Place for its restaurants, and if you want to see some more of the area, you can jump on the metro at Nehru Place Station.
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South Extension
The restaurants and shopping are just a few things visitors like about South Extension. South Extension 2 Market and Moth Ki Masjid are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at South Extension Station or Sewa Nagar Station to get around the larger area.
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Greater Kailash
Greater Kailash is a destination travellers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Greater Kailash Station or Kailash Colony Station to explore sights like Kailash Colony Market.
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Hauz Khas
The monuments and parks are just a few things visitors like about Hauz Khas. Siri Fort Auditorium and Select CITYWALK are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Hauz Khas Station or Green Park Station to get around the larger area.
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Mayur Vihar
Visitors to Mayur Vihar like its restaurants. Jump on the metro at Trilokpuri Sanjay Lake Station or East Vinod Nagar - Mayur Vihar - II Station to see top sights like Sanjay Lake while you're in the area.
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- Lajpat Nagar Central Market
- Nizamuddin Dargah
- India Habitat Centre
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences
- Humayun's Tomb
- Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
- Jamia Millia Islamia
- Thyagaraj Sports Complex
- National Zoological Park
- Delhi Golf Club
- Najaf Khan Tomb
- Ansal Plaza
- Millennium Park
- South Extension 2 Market
- Tibet House
- Moolchand Medcity
- Darya Khan's Tomb
- Lok Kala Manch
- Lodhi Garden
- Mohan Cooperative Industrial Estate
- Jasola Commercial Centre
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