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Lotus Temple
A striking Bahá'í House of Worship shaped like a lotus flower, open to people of all faiths.
3 km · about 5 min drive
Delhi, India · Asia
Defence Colony works well as a base: 10 minutes from New Delhi, 9km from Red Fort.
Defence Colony is a town located in Delhi, India. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Defence Colony sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Defence Colony to your route.
Defence Colony is a neighbourhood in the South East Delhi district of Delhi, India. It was built in the 1960s for veterans of the Indian Armed Forces. It serves as the administrative headquarters of the South East Delhi district of Delhi.
It is popular for being centrally located to all major parts of the city, itsRead more
well-maintained parks, broad streets, active community clubs, and notable residents from entertainment and politics. Defence Colony is home to many restaurants, coffee shops, art galleries and, shops.
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Defence Colony is located in Delhi, India, Asia. The coordinates are 28.5714 latitude, 77.2327 longitude.
Defence Colony has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in India.
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8 notable places within an hour's drive.
cathedral
A striking Bahá'í House of Worship shaped like a lotus flower, open to people of all faiths.
3 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
The first garden tomb on the Indian subcontinent, this Mughal masterpiece inspired the design of the Taj Mahal a century later.
3 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
A 42-meter war memorial arch on the Rajpath ceremonial boulevard honoring 70,000 Indian soldiers who died in World War I.
5 km · about 10 min drive
museum
India's premier museum with over 200,000 works spanning 5,000 years of Indian cultural heritage.
5 km · about 10 min drive
cathedral
A massive Hindu temple complex in Delhi showcasing 10,000 years of Indian culture through intricate carvings.
6 km · about 10 min drive
landmark
The tallest brick minaret in the world at 72.5 meters, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 12th century with intricate carvings.
7 km · about 15 min drive
castle
A massive red sandstone fort in Delhi that served as the main residence of Mughal emperors for nearly 200 years.
9 km · about 20 min drive
restaurant
A Mughlai institution in a courtyard off Gali Kababian behind Jama Masjid, run by the same family since 1913 and descended from cooks of the last Mughal court. Known for mutton burra and nihari.
9 km · about 15 min drive
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