Top 10 Hidden Places in Delhi

Nothing can be more charming than the hidden tourist spots in Delhi. If you are interested to find out the true culture of Delhi, then visiting these places is an absolute must. If you visit these places, you actually get to know about the past, the present and also the future of this particular city.

But make sure that you visit these places without any kind of pre-conceived notions or without any kind of inhibitions.

You can go through the discussion below to get a proper idea about some of the hidden and secret tourist places in Delhi:

Best Unexplored Attractions to Visit in Delhi

1. Begumpur Masjid

This is quite a renowned masjid and is the most important monument in Delhi. This monument also originally belonged to the Tughlaq dynasty. There are very few people who actually know about the historical significance of this place.

This place actually accommodated the entire village. This is a very important feature in Jahanpanah and here a new city was constructed by Muhammad bin Tughlaq back in the 12th century. This masjid is undoubtedly an iconic hidden place in Delhi.

Established : This was established in the 12th century
Location near Metro : The nearest metro station was Hauz Khas.

2. Jahaz Mahal Fort

This fort got its name from an illusion that it created. This is one of the best secret and unexplored places in Delhi. There is a reservoir surrounding this place and the image of the fort on the water is very similar to the image of a ship that is sailing. This is how this fort has got its name. This is located on the banks of the Shamsi talab.

This monument was initially constructed to serve as a rest house for the various travelers. The most important highlight of this place is the phool walon ki sir which is there at the center of this place.

Established : This monument was constructed between the late 15th century and the early 16th century.
Location near metro : The nearest metro is the Qutub Minar.
Timings : You can visit this place anytime between 6 am and 7 pm.

3. Tughlaqabad Fort

This is a fort that was built by the Tughlaque dynasty founder. This fort was abondoned in the year 1327, after it was established. This is a very huge stone structure that has walls that are as high as 10 to 15 meters. There are bastions as well as parapets crowning the walls of this particular fort.

Initially there were 52 gated but as of now there are just 13 gates available.

Established : This monument was constructed in the year 1321
Location near metro : The nearest metro is the Tughlaqabad metro.
Timings : You can visit this place anytime between 8 am to 6 pm between Sunday to Saturday.

4. Bijay Mandal Fort

This fort is also quite a striking feature of the city of Jahanpanah. This was also originally constructed by Muhammad bin Tughlaq. This place is considered to be the victory pavilion of the entire city. This is a hidden place and it is here that Muhammad bin Tughlaq built his palace that has as many as thousand pillars. It is therefore known as hazar satun.

Established : This was constructed in the 12th century.
Location near metro : The nearest metro is the Hauz Khas metro.
Entry timings : You can visit this place anytime between 6 am to 6.30 pm.

5. Champa Gali, Saket Delhi

This is quite an intriguing and concealed lane that people visiting Delhi should not miss. You will actually find everything here starting from a coffee shop to handmade art and craft.

Apart from this, you will also get a reading room and a design studio here. This is quite a successful space and it is improving each and every month. This is a place where some new restaurants including the Vietnamese restaurant, Phoking is there.

Established : This is a place that has been established quite recently.
Location near metro : Saket is the closed metro station and it is there at a distance of 579 meters.
Timings : You can visit this place any time between 11 am and 10 pm

6. Haveli of Mirza Ghalib

Mirza Asadullah Baig Khan was a world renowned Persian and an Urdu poet and this haveli was constructed in his memory. This Haveli is located in the the hear of Chandni Chowk. It is believed that this poet spend some very crucial years of his life in this haveli.

There is also an in house museum present in this haveli and this was restored and also renovated by the Government of India. This is located on the Qasim Jan Street, Baradari, Shahjahanabad, Ballimaran in New Delhi.

Established : This was established in the 19th century.
Location near the metro : The nearest metro station is the Chawri bazaar.
Timings : You can visit this place between Tuesday to Sunday, any time between 11 am and 6 pm. It is closed on Mondays.

7. Bhardwaj lake of Asola

This was maintained and established by the Delhi Wildlife Department. This is very less known and is amongst some of the unseen places in Delhi. This is located in the Asola Wild Life Sanctuary, in New Delhi. This is a place where you can actually enjoy in trekking and also swimming. This is located in an isolated area and therefore everyone here is recommended to be safe.

Make sure that you travel to this place in groups and also ensure that you along with your group return before the sun sets.

Established : This was established in the year 1986.
Location near the metro : It is located near the Badarpur Metro station.
Timings : You can visit this place between Monday to Friday between 9.30 am to 5 pm.

8. Santushti Shopping complex

This is one of the most secret places in Delhi. This is quite an elegant and an elite shopping complex. It provides you with a highly sophisticated shopping experience. This is run by the wives of the officers working in the Air Force.

You will get everything here starting from the clothing to jewelry to footwear. You will also get some of the best ayurvedic products in this place. This is located in Chanakya Puri on the Race Course Road.

Established : This was established in the year 1987.
Location near the Metro : This is located near the Lok Kalyan Marg metro station.
Timings : This is between Monday to Saturday between 10 am to 8 pm. This is closed on Sundays.

9. Sanjay Van

This is basically a lush green forest that is spread across more than 780 acres of land. This is located between Mehrauli and Vasant Kunj. This is also a hidden place in Delhi as there are very few people who actually know about it. This is a place where a lot of people also do not visit because they do not have the necessary courage to do so.

There are some ghost stories associated with this particular place and this is one reason why so many people are afraid to visit this place.

But recently this park has gained a lot of popularity. This is also one of the best places for cycling and also jogging. This is located in Vasant Kunj, New Delhi.

Location near the metro : This is located near the Chattarpur metro station.
Timings : The best time to visit this place between 6 am and 4 pm. In the late evenings there are a lot of people coming to drink here and so visiting this place in the evening is not a good option.

10. Delhi War Cemetary

There can be no bigger sacrifice than a soldier getting martyred in order to protect his or her family. The Delhi War Cemetary is a place that was established in appreciation of the sacrifice of the soldiers. This is one of the hidden gems that still remains unexplored by a lot of people.

Other than Indian soldiers, there were also Dutch and also British soldiers that were buried here. This is located in the Delhi Cantonment in New Delhi.

Established : This was established in the year 1951.
Location near Metro : The nearest metro station is Dhaula Kuan.
Timings : You can visit this place any time between Monday to Friday between 9 am to 5 pm.

If you visit Delhi, then exploring the unexplored places here will certainly be a good option. These places are exceptionally good and will ensure that your visit to Delhi is a memorable one.