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Hauz Khas Complex
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Hauz Khas Complex

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Getting around: In south Delhi, a short walk or auto-rickshaw ride from Hauz Khas metro station (Yellow Line), adjacent to Deer Park and Hauz Khas Village.
Hours: Open daily, roughly 7am to 6:30pm.

The Hauz Khas Complex includes a 13th-century water reservoir built by Sultan Alauddin Khilji, along with a madrasa (Islamic school), tombs, and a mosque built later by Firoz Shah Tughlaq around the tank's edge. The ruins are unusually well integrated with their setting, overlooking the reservoir and surrounded by trees, giving it a scenic, contemplative quality beyond its historical value.

It sits directly adjacent to Hauz Khas Village, now a trendy area of cafes, boutiques, and art galleries, and to Deer Park, so it's easy to combine a historical visit with a more contemporary south Delhi outing in the same trip.

Hauz Khas Complex FAQs

Is there an entry fee?

No, entry is free.

How long does a visit take?

45 minutes to an hour for the ruins themselves.

Is this near Hauz Khas Village?

Yes, directly adjacent, making it easy to combine historical sightseeing with the cafes and shops of Hauz Khas Village.

What can I actually see at the complex?

The reservoir (tank), a madrasa building, several tombs including that of Firoz Shah Tughlaq, and a mosque, all built along the water's edge.

Is it a good sunset spot?

Yes, the reservoir view combined with the historic architecture makes it a popular, scenic sunset stop.

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