Hauz Khas Village: South Delhi
Hauz Khas Village: South Delhi
Hauz Khas Village: South Delhi
SOUTH DELHI
PRESENTED BY
AADYA AGRAWAL
M.ARCH (RECREATION ARCH.)
JMI UNIVERSITY.
OWNERSHIP
In 1931, ASI declared HAUZ KHAS COMPLEX, the monument of national importance. The village
on the other side had developed as an agrarian settlement constituting 100 Jat and Muslim families in
form of compact low rise plotted development.
During 1960s, city development authority i.e. DDA started consolidating land and village areas.
The forested area i.e. Deer park, rose garden, district park and village area surrounding the complex
and R.K. KHANNA STADIUM is under DDA.
Some monuments in the Deer park
Are protected by ASI.
TIMINGS (OPEN ALL DAYS)
5:30-8:00 (HAUZ KHAS)
4:00-7:30 (ROSE GARDEN)
5:30-8:00 (DEER PARK)
ASI
DDA
TICKET
Free entry
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LOCATION
It is located in South Delhi in Zone F which is full of protected monuments, forested areas and
heritage sites so, it is called GREEN LUNG of the Delhi city.
HAUZ
KHAS
GENESIS GROWTH:
13th CENTURY,
HAUZ KHAS
LAKE- ALLAUDIN
KHILJI
14th CENTURY,
L-SHAPED
MADARSAFIROZ SHAH
20th CENTURY
VILLAGE
FORMATION+
MIXED
LANDUSE
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CONNECTIVITY
HAUZ KHAS
SIRI FORT
QUTAB
INSTITUTIONAL
AREA
HAUZ KHAS
METRO
SURROUNDINGS
H
R.K. PURAM
SAFDARJANG
ENCLAVE
HAUZ KHAS
QUTAB
INSTITUTIONAL
AREA
SIRI FORT
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In surroundings, there are several prestigious institutes like JNU, IIT, NIFT and has good
Hospitals like AIIMS, SAFDARJANG etc.
This is also surrounded by several monuments like- Barakhamba Tomb, Dadi Poti Gumbad, Biran ka Gumbad,
Kali Gumti, Tohfewala Gumbad and many more.
PRESENT STATUS
Complete with a forest groove, wild animals, historic water reservoir, ruins of an academy
HAUZ KHAS is distinctly picturesque.
Located between two primary arteries of the city (inner & outer ring road), Hauz Khas village is hidden
Behind forested area.
Several boutiques were launched by fashion designer which was beginning of a trend that convert
this forgotten village into smartest retail destination in the city.
Since then, the village has been continuously evolving. It has emerged at staging space for new
sub-cultures allowing innovative ideas to grow. Its coffee shops, experimental artwork, exhibits, etc find
room in evolving urban loads.
COMPLEXMADARSA+ LAKE
VILLAGE
DISTRICT PARK
DEER PARK
RESERVE FOREST
STADIUM
VACANT
Eatery
Designer stores
Traditional stores
Gallery
MADARSA
Schools
Trendy homes
MCD
PARKING
Source: INTACH WEBSITE
1 TEACHING PAVILLION
Source:www.goplaces.in
The market place and architecture of this area is a blend of modern and traditional style.
With variety of activities, the potential of recreational aspects are good.
DEER PARK
This place is popular for walking, jogging and weekend
outings.
It comprises many subsection such as Duck Park, Picnic
Spots, Rabbit Enclosures etc.
The Park has 3 historical tombs of Mughal Era also.
It is also connected to District park.
People enjoy coming here..
BUILT/OPEN SPACE
Sales
BUILT
OPEN
Source: INTACH
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Ministry of Tourism of Government of India is in the process of setting up India's first
night bazaar at Hauz Khas to be called the "Eco Night Bazaar". The objective is to provide
organically grown foodgrains, seeds of rare plants, handmade paper products and a safe place to
watch cultural festivals.
Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTDC) has also proposed
setting up an open air theatre to present cultural fests, folk dances and plays. Ecofriendly
shopping kiosk made in bamboo with a bamboo bridge to cross the lake are also planned.
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Restaurants in Hauz Khas Village in south Delhi running without environmental clearance.
The present activities in the village are without treatment plants for waste water, a sewage system.
Height of building surrounding to the complex are restricting the sun.
Most restaurants are less than 100 meters from the
monuments and so are under archaeological laws and
the area has no municipal water supply, the restaurants,
bars and pubs are using ground water, thereby depleting
the resources.
According to the fire department officials, only two or three
buildings in the area have got fire safety certificates.
The rest are operating without the necessary no-objection
certificate (NOC) from the department.
MAINTAINENCE ISSUES
The Madarsa and Hauz Khas complex is not well maintained as the condition is very bad, about to
deteriorate. Conservation is needed at early pace.
FACILITIES ISSUES
PARKING ISSUE:
Parking facility is a problem as availability is poor.
BASIC FACILITIES ISSUE:
There is no facility of Drinking water and public toilets within the Hauz Khas complex which
creates problem among visitors. No public amenities like benches, dustbins, shades etc are given.
SIGNAGES:
Proper wayfinding signages are not provided in the complex, people do not easily find the way to
village.
REFRENCES
IHC WALK, Habitat library resource centre, Aug 28 2006
Revival of Hauz Khas lake A Historic lake in urban Delhi, Manu Bhatnagar, 12th world lake conference,
2008
INTACH website
Delhi to get Night Bazaar in Hauz Khas Village, Times of India, 2004
Hauz Khas village under scanner for illegal bars and fire safety, India Today, 2012
A Guide to Hauz Khas Village, www.goplaces.in