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Karol Bagh
Karol Bagh is a neighborhood in Central District of Delhi, India. It is a mixed residential and commercial neighborhood known for shopping streets, such as the Ghaffar Market and Ajmal Khan Road.
Karol Bagh at a Glance
Why Karol Bagh?
The highlights, landmarks and experiences that make this destination worth visiting.
- Ghalib ki Haveli
- Sunehri Masjid
- Bhai Mati Das Museum
- Jhandewalan Temple
- Fatehpuri Mosque
- Dharampura Haveli
Karol Bagh at a Glance
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Places to Visit
- Ghalib ki Haveli: Ghalib ki Haveli is a haveli in Gali Qasim Jan (lit. 'Qasim Jan Street'), Ballimaran, in the Chandni Chowk neighbourhood of Old Delhi.
- Sunehri Masjid: The Sunehri Masjid is an 18th-century mosque in the Chandni Chowk neighbourhood of Old Delhi, India. It was built by Mughal noble Roshan-ud-Daula, during the reign of Emperor Muhammad Shah.
- Bhai Mati Das Museum: The Bhai Mati Das Museum (BMDM), also known as the Bhai Mati Das Sati Das Museum, is a Sikh museum (ajaibghar) located opposite of Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib in Bhai Mati Das Chowk, Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi, India. The museum is dedicated to the Sikh martyrs Mati Das and Sati Das.
- Jhandewalan Temple: The Jhandewalan Mandir, a Delhi Hindu temple dedicated to Vaishno Devi, was founded in the 19th century by Badri Bhagat, named for a large flag hoisted when a deity was discovered. Formerly in Ram Bagh, it hosted events like the Pavan Pariksha Mela, which ended after Partition.
- Fatehpuri Mosque: The Fatehpuri Mosque, also Fatehpuri Masjid, is a 17th-century Sunni mosque, located at the western end of the oldest street of Chandni Chowk, in the Old Delhi neighbourhood of Delhi, India.
- Dharampura Haveli: Haveli Dharampura, built in 1887 CE and currently owned by Bharatiya Janata Party leader Vijay Goel, is a 19th-century haveli in Chandani Chowk area of old Delhi that as awarded a special mention in UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation in 2017.
Sightseeing Places
- Ghalib ki Haveli: Ghalib ki Haveli is a haveli in Gali Qasim Jan (lit. 'Qasim Jan Street'), Ballimaran, in the Chandni Chowk neighbourhood of Old Delhi.
- Sunehri Masjid: The Sunehri Masjid is an 18th-century mosque in the Chandni Chowk neighbourhood of Old Delhi, India. It was built by Mughal noble Roshan-ud-Daula, during the reign of Emperor Muhammad Shah.
- Bhai Mati Das Museum: The Bhai Mati Das Museum (BMDM), also known as the Bhai Mati Das Sati Das Museum, is a Sikh museum (ajaibghar) located opposite of Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib in Bhai Mati Das Chowk, Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi, India. The museum is dedicated to the Sikh martyrs Mati Das and Sati Das.
- Jhandewalan Temple: The Jhandewalan Mandir, a Delhi Hindu temple dedicated to Vaishno Devi, was founded in the 19th century by Badri Bhagat, named for a large flag hoisted when a deity was discovered. Formerly in Ram Bagh, it hosted events like the Pavan Pariksha Mela, which ended after Partition.
- Fatehpuri Mosque: The Fatehpuri Mosque, also Fatehpuri Masjid, is a 17th-century Sunni mosque, located at the western end of the oldest street of Chandni Chowk, in the Old Delhi neighbourhood of Delhi, India.
- Dharampura Haveli: Haveli Dharampura, built in 1887 CE and currently owned by Bharatiya Janata Party leader Vijay Goel, is a 19th-century haveli in Chandani Chowk area of old Delhi that as awarded a special mention in UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation in 2017.
Places That Define Karol Bagh
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Ghalib ki Haveli
Ghalib ki Haveli is a haveli in Gali Qasim Jan (lit. 'Qasim Jan Street'), Ballimaran, in the Chandni Chowk neighbourhood of Old Delhi.
Sunehri Masjid
The Sunehri Masjid is an 18th-century mosque in the Chandni Chowk neighbourhood of Old Delhi, India. It was built by Mughal noble Roshan-ud-Daula, during the reign of Emperor Muhammad Shah.
Bhai Mati Das Museum
The Bhai Mati Das Museum (BMDM), also known as the Bhai Mati Das Sati Das Museum, is a Sikh museum (ajaibghar) located opposite of Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib in Bhai Mati Das Chowk, Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi, India. The museum is dedicated to the Sikh martyrs Mati Das and Sati Das.
Jhandewalan Temple
The Jhandewalan Mandir, a Delhi Hindu temple dedicated to Vaishno Devi, was founded in the 19th century by Badri Bhagat, named for a large flag hoisted when a deity was discovered. Formerly in Ram Bagh, it hosted events like the Pavan Pariksha Mela, which ended after Partition.
Fatehpuri Mosque
The Fatehpuri Mosque, also Fatehpuri Masjid, is a 17th-century Sunni mosque, located at the western end of the oldest street of Chandni Chowk, in the Old Delhi neighbourhood of Delhi, India.
Dharampura Haveli
Haveli Dharampura, built in 1887 CE and currently owned by Bharatiya Janata Party leader Vijay Goel, is a 19th-century haveli in Chandani Chowk area of old Delhi that as awarded a special mention in UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation in 2017.
Shia Jama Mosque
The Shia Jama Masjid is a Shia Islam mosque located at Kashmiri Gate, Delhi, India. Hujjatul-Islam Syed Mohsin Ali Taqvi is the imam of the congregation.
Chunnamal Haveli
Rai Chunnamal Ki Haveli is a rare haveli (old-style Indian courtyard mansion) surviving in a well-preserved condition within the Old Delhi area.
Kalan Masjid
The Kalan Masjid, or Kalan Mosque, is a 14th-century mosque in Old Delhi, India. It is one of the seven mosques built by Khan-i-Jahan Tilangani.
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How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Hindon Airport / Hindon Air Force Station (HDO), about 15 km from Karol Bagh.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Sadar Bazar railway station, about 1 km from central Karol Bagh.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Karol Bagh (Apr, May, Jun) averages 27–37°C with about 20 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Karol Bagh (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 27–34°C with about 205 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Karol Bagh (Oct, Nov) averages 18–29°C with about 16 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Karol Bagh (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 11–23°C with about 16 mm of rain per month.
Weather
- Summer: Average highs of 37°C and lows of 27°C.
- Monsoon: Average highs of 34°C and lows of 27°C.
- Post-monsoon: Average highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C.
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History
- Summary: Karol Bagh is a neighborhood in Central District of Delhi, India. It is a mixed residential and commercial neighborhood known for shopping streets, such as the Ghaffar Market and Ajmal Khan Road.
- Overview: Karol Bagh is a neighborhood in Central District of Delhi, India. It is a mixed residential and commercial neighborhood known for shopping streets, such as the Ghaffar Market and Ajmal Khan Road. It was home to the Karol Bagh Lok Sabha constituency until it was abolished in 2008.
- Ancient History: In the 1920s, the villages of Madhoganj, Jaisingh Pura, Raja ka Bazaar, and others were evacuated to build Connaught Place and nearby areas. The villagers were relocated once to the west of Karol Bagh, then to a second rocky area populated by trees and bushes.
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Significance
In the 1920s, the villages of Madhoganj, Jaisingh Pura, Raja ka Bazaar, and others were evacuated to build Connaught Place and nearby areas. The villagers were relocated once to the west of Karol Bagh, then to a second rocky area populated by trees and bushes.
Spiritual Significance
In the 1920s, the villages of Madhoganj, Jaisingh Pura, Raja ka Bazaar, and others were evacuated to build Connaught Place and nearby areas. The villagers were relocated once to the west of Karol Bagh, then to a second rocky area populated by trees and bushes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Karol Bagh is most comfortable in January, February, March, October and November, when average daytime highs stay at or below 32°C and rainfall is low. The hottest month is May (average high 38°C) and the wettest months are July, August and September.
The nearest airport is Hindon Airport / Hindon Air Force Station (HDO), about 15 km away. The nearest railway station is Sadar Bazar railway station, about 1 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Ghalib ki Haveli, Sunehri Masjid, Bhai Mati Das Museum, Jhandewalan Temple, Fatehpuri Mosque and Dharampura Haveli.
A stay of 2 days covers the main sights. Ready-made 1-day and 2-day itineraries are linked on this page.
Average highs range from 19°C to 38°C over the year, with about 774 mm of rain in total.
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