South Delhi is a right mix of both ancient and New Delhi. South Delhi ranges from crammed by lanes of villages like Munirka to posh localities like Hauz khaz, Vasant Vihar, Greater Kailash (GK), C R Park, Panchsheel Enclave, South Extension, Defence Colony, Friends Colony and Green Park. Delhi made its inroads by mounting to every potential location within the margin of Delhi and South Delhi is the result of this very fact. New buildings, stylish localities, superior shopping complexes, malls and world class infrastructure can be seen in South Delhi.

Well, we can’t overlook the historic aspect of South Delhi, which is built around the historic cities of Siri (the second city of Delhi, built by Allaudin Khilji in 1303 A.D.), Tughlaqabad (built by Ghiasuddin Tughlak in the 14th century) and Jahanpanah (built by Mohammed bin Tughlaq in 1327). The natural blend of old and New Delhi can be seen in localities of South Delhi where wonderful showrooms, restaurants and other contemporary infrastructural facilities have been developed but the historical fascination still exist.

South Delhi lies in the range of Aravalli Mountain and you can find rocky structures and clave in most parts of South Delhi area. With new infrastructural changes regularly taking place in South Delhi, the age old historic importance seems to be veiled by new structures, shopping malls, hotels and residential societies.

South Delhi is also eminent for its tourist attraction which depicts the hint of ancient historic like Hauz Khas, Qutub Minar, Tughlaqabad. New structures such as Lotus Temple, Chattarpur Mandir, Kalindi Kunj and Lodi garden make South Delhi a much sought after location in terms of tourism. The infrastructure and immaculate roads also makes travel an easy ride.

Shopping in South Delhi

South Delhi is also famous for the shopping extravaganza. Street markets as well as shops in Sarojini Nagar will surely make your shopping spree amazing experience because the place offers high quality and fashionable items at a very reasonable price. It can be said that the market suits all sort of pockets and caters to the need of diverse societies living in Delhi. Sarojini Nagar is a hot destination for young boys and girls as they get an opportunity to shop for latest fashionable items. The rationale behind the cheap rates of items sold here is nothing but the rejected export material with some minor faults bring sold here.

Close to Sarojinin Nagar is "Dilli Haat" which is famous for handicrafts, ornaments and food. Dillli Haat is one of the main tourist attractions of Delhi because here you will find the blend of whole India with stalls from each and every state of India portraying the specialty of respective states. Besides, Hauz Khaz, South Extension, Lajpat Nagar and M G Road are some of the other chief shopping destinations of South Delhi.

Educational Institutes and Universities in South Delhi

- IIT Delhi
- Jawahar Lal Nehru University
- Delhi University, South Campus
- National Institute of Fashion Technology

Main Suburbs of South Delhi

- R.K. Puram
- Hauz Khas
- Defence Colony
- Kalka Ji
- Lajpat Nagar
- Greater Kailash
- Chanakyapuri
- Vasant Vihar