Hauz Khas, also known as the “Royal Tank”, is an affluent neighborhood located in the South Delhi, India.
Here are 10 things you should know about Hauz Khas neighborhood:
1. Hauz Khas neighbourhood houses Hauz Khas Complex, a tourist cum commercial area with many galleries, boutiques, and restaurants.
2. Popular cricketer Virender Sehwag lives here.
3. Hauz Khas neighbourhood is named after an ancient water reservoir built in the 13th-14th
4. Hauz Khas translates as the “Royal Tank.”
5. Some of the largest green areas in Delhi, such as Deer Park and Rose Garden, are located here.
6. Two large hospitals, AIIMS and Safdarjung Hospital, can be found nearby.
7. Hauz Khas Village is an urban village that was developed around the 1960s. It attracts many local and international tourists.
7. The Hauz Khas Complex is home to the Hauz Khas Lake, a mosque, and a tomb from the Khilji Dynasty (1290-1320).
9. It is 11 km away from Indira Gandhi International Airport, India’s main gateway.
10. Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station lies 8 km away.
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