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Red Fort
A massive red sandstone fort in Delhi that served as the main residence of Mughal emperors for nearly 200 years.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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Mukandpur
Delhi, India · Asia
About Mukandpur
Mukandpur works well as a base: 5 minutes from Libāspur, 11km from Red Fort.
Mukandpur is a town located in Delhi, India. With a population of 57,135, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Mukandpur 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 Mukandpur to your route.
About Mukandpur
Bhalswa Horseshoe Lake, or Bhalswa Jheel, is a lake in northwest Delhi, India. It was originally shaped like a horseshoe, until around half of it was used as a landfill site over the years. Now a low income housing colony, an extension of the nearby town of Bhalswa Jahangir Puri, Mukundpur, has been built on it,Read more
destroying the once excellent wetland ecosystem and wildlife habitat of the region which once played host to scores of local and migratory wildlife species, especially waterbirds, including waterfowl, storks and cranes. This horseshoe lake was originally formed when the nearby River Yamuna left behind one of its meandering loops here when it changed course over the years and is now channelled through more defined and fortified embankments and dykes to defend modern Delhi from floods. Bhalswa lake but it's half area under Mukundpur colony
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Mukandpur is located in Delhi, India, Asia. The coordinates are 28.7394 latitude, 77.1831 longitude.
What is the population of Mukandpur?
Mukandpur has a population of approximately 57,135 people, making it a town in India.
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- Population
- 57,135
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- India
- Region
- Delhi
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Coordinates
- 28.7394, 77.1831
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Worth the detour from Mukandpur
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Karim's, Jama Masjid
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.
11 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
India Gate
A 42-meter war memorial arch on the Rajpath ceremonial boulevard honoring 70,000 Indian soldiers who died in World War I.
15 km · about 30 min drive
museum
National Museum New Delhi
India's premier museum with over 200,000 works spanning 5,000 years of Indian cultural heritage.
15 km · about 25 min drive
cathedral
Akshardham Temple
A massive Hindu temple complex in Delhi showcasing 10,000 years of Indian culture through intricate carvings.
17 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Humayun's Tomb
The first garden tomb on the Indian subcontinent, this Mughal masterpiece inspired the design of the Taj Mahal a century later.
18 km · about 20 min drive
cathedral
Lotus Temple
A striking Bahá'í House of Worship shaped like a lotus flower, open to people of all faiths.
22 km · about 25 min drive
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Qutub Minar
The tallest brick minaret in the world at 72.5 meters, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 12th century with intricate carvings.
24 km · about 30 min drive
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