Monument in heart of Delhi : Agrasen Ki Baoli

Location : Hailey Road, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, Near Karol Bagh.

Nearest Metro Station : Barakhamba Road (Blue Line)

How to reach : Get down at Barakhamba Road Metro station  and it is just at walking distance (Less than 1 KM) from there.

Timings : 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Entry Fees : Free

Brief Description of Place : Agrasen Ki Baoli is ASI protected monument located in Central Delhi Near Cannaught Place. Baoli is word of Hindi Language which means Well with steps leading down to level of water. This Well is belived to be build by Maharaja Agrasen during Mahabharat era and renovated in 14th Century by Wealthy Aggarwal Community. This place is 108 steps leading down . This place has featured in Bollywood movies PK and Sultan.

Other Nearby Places to Go : 

• Jantar Mantar (Approx. Distance 1.5 KM)
• Charkha Museum (Approx. Distance 1.5 KM)
• Janpath Market ( Approx. Distance 2 KM)
• National Museum (Approx. Distance 2 KM)
• Gurudwara Bangla Sahib (Approx. Distance 2 KM)
• India Gate (Approx. Distance 2 KM)
• Birla Mandir (Approx. Distance 3.5 KM)

My Recommended Places to try Food Near Agrasen Ki Baoli :

• Hotel Sarvanna Bhawan (Approx. Distance 1.5 KM)
• Andhra Pradesh Bhawan Canteen (Approx. Distance 1.2 KM)
• Jain Chawal Wale (Approx. Distance 1.8 KM)
• Rajdhan Thali (Approx. Distance 1 KM)
• Triveni Terrace Cafe (Approx Distance 1.5 KM)

Gurudwara Majnu Ka tilla, New Delhi

Guruwara Majnu ka Tilla, Delhi

Location : National Highway 1 near Timarpur on Bank of Yamuna River (North Delhi)

Nearest Metro Station : Vishan Sabha (Yellow Line)

History : This placed is named after a Muslim hermit Majnu who lived here during time of Sikander Lodhi. He owned a boat and used it for taking people across the river free of charge. He yearned for glimpse of God. He was so much lost in his thoughts that the people started calling him "Majnu",The persian lover who lived and died in Love similar to the story of the World renowned love story of Romeo and Juliet. This placed was visited by founder of Sikhism Guru Nanak dev ji. He blessed Majnu and Majnu attained enlightenment. Afterwards Majnu became a devout and avid believer and follower of  Guru Nanak Dev Ji.His hermitage on the bank of the Yamuna on a hillock, came to be known as Majnu-ka-Tilla (the hilllock of Majnu).This place was also visited by Sixth Guru Hargobind ji during reign of Emperor Jahangir. 

Management : This Gurudwara is managed by Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Comittee (DSGMC). Birth anniversary of Khalsa Baisakhi is celebrated here every year.

Thought of the day.

“The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.”

Dolly Parton

“मेरे विचार से यदि आप इन्द्रधनुष चाहते हैं, तो आपको वर्षा को सहना होगा।”

डॉली पार्टन

Sagar Chhole Bhature

Address : Punjabi Market,Mukherjee Park,  Near Mangal Bazar

Cuisine : Street Food

Cost : 100 for 2 people

Ambience : 3/10

Food : 8/10

Quantity : 10/10


Wow! A plate of yummy chhole bhature with a glass of lassi ... bliss for my taste buds. A small yet popular restaurant located in Punjabi Market, Mukherjee Park Near Tilak Nagar. Chhole bhature is popular and highest selling food item, Other items like Aloo wala Bread Pakoda, Paneer Wala bread pakoda and samose are also very popular but mostly people come to this shop for Chhole Bhature. Most of time place is crowded with people waiting for Choley Bhatury everyday. Sitting arrangement is not so sufficient so take away is better option and most people do so. Food is tasty and proportions are huge. Owner of the shop is very nice person and converse to people in very polite and friendly manner and if you have any kind of complaint then he listen attentively and takes necessary steps to correct it. Sagar has maintained the taste over the years. So if you are nearby then you must try chhole bhature of this place.

Jain Chawal Wala

It was year 2002 I was in Cannaught Place for some work. After finishing work I was on my way toward Shivaji Stadium to catch bus (That time Metro was not yet started on this route) then I notice crowd of people outside this shop. I asked myself a question why there is such a huge crowd of people, There must be something special. So out of Curiosity I thought of giving it a try. I tried Chhole bhature with a cup of tea. They served 2 Bhaturas with chhole and onion and Mango Carrot Pickle. The food was way too good. Chhole bhature were very tasty and specially chhole. I have tried chhole bhature of many places but chhole of this place are different. Since then I have become regular customer here.  I have tried almost all their food items Rajma Chawal, Kadhi Chawal, Samosa, Paneer Wala bread pakoda, And alloo Pyaz ka Prantha are my favouite. The shop remain open almost 24X7. But there is no sitting space just couple of table where you can stand and eat. Takeaway option is also avail or you can have in your car. 

Address : P-1/190, Connaught Circus, Connaught Place, New Delhi

Nearest Metro Station : Rajiv Chowk on Blue line or Shivaji Stadium on Airport express

Cuisine : North Indian

Some Food Items Available Here :

• Kadhi Chawal                                                         
• Chhole Chawal
• Rajma Chawal
• Aloo Chana Chawal
• Dal Makhani Chawal
• Masala Chana Chawal
• Shahi Paneer Chawal
• Palan Paneer Chawal
• Chhole Bhature
• Aloo Pyaz Prantha with Butter and Subzi
• Paneer Prantha with Butter and Subzi
• Gobi Prantha with Butter and Subzi
• Paneer Pay Mix Prantha with Butter and Subzi
• Gobi Pyaz Mix Prantha with Butter and Subzi
• Chowmin
• Fried Rice
• Manchurian with Fried Rice
• Manchurian with noodles
• Spring Roll
• Chilly Potato
• Paneer Bread Pakoda with sabzi
• Paneer Pakoda with Sabzi
• Samosa with sabzi
• Payaz Palak Pakoda with Sabzi
• Gobi Pakoda with sabzi
• Aloo bonda with sabzi
• Chana Dal Pakoda with sabzi
• Kachori with sabzi
• And many more  ..........

Our Delhi ........ Metro Walk, New Delhi

Metro Walk

Metro Walk is a Shopping Mall cum Amusement Park located in Rohini Area of North-West Delhi. The open air mall, a one of its kind in Delhi NCR is fast emerging as hot destination for people of all-age groups.  Nearest Metro station is Rithala on Red line of Delhi Metro. It is less than 1 km away from Rithala metro station. Buses from all over Delhi also come to this place. If you are coming by own car take turn from Madhuban Chowk on Ring Road depending upon your direction. If you are coming from Peeragarhi take left cut if from Bypass take right turn. This mall is next to famous Japanese Park of Rohini and another nearest landmark is Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Hospital. This mall has sufficient parking area. If you have own vehicle then you have to enter from gate no 3. It is best to come by metro here as this mall is at walking distance from metro station. This mall has two sections shopping area plus amusement park that is called Adventure Island. Entry to mall is free but for Amusement park you have to pay. You can either buy only entry ticket (Inside you have to pay for rides) or you can buy unlimited rides ticket. For rates refer to their site  http://www.adventureisland.in/

Let's talk more about Shopping Mall. Entry to mall is free. Mall has outlets of many international brands including Pantaloons, Reebok and Nike. There are many stand-alone restaurants as well as food kiosks. Some of famous restaurants are McDonald's,  Pind Baluchi, Pizza Hut. I have been to this place many times with family and I like atmosphere of this place. Boating facility is also available here. Like any other mall you have to go through security check and entry with food items is not allowed inside. This mall opens 7 days a week.

Last but not the least this place is worth going and you'll definitely enjoy.

                     Gurudwara Bhabour Sahib or Vibhor Sahib

Gurudwara Shri Bhabour Sahib is located at Bank of Satluj River in Nangal, Dist Ropar (Punjab). This Gurudwara  is built in memory  of Tenth Master Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Guru Gobind Singh ji had come to this place on Invitation of Raja Rattan Rai.  Guru Ji stayed here for several months and meditated here. At this holy place Guru Maharaj Wrote Chaupai Sahib on bank of Satluj River. As mentioned in Chaupai Sahib.

                                                       ਚੌਪਈ ॥

                                  चौपई ॥

                                                                    CHAUPAI

ਸੰਬਤ ਸੱਤ੍ਰਹ ਸਹਸ ਭਣਿੱਜੈ ॥ ਅਰਧ ਸਹਸ ਫੁਨਿ ਤੀਨਿ ਕਹਿੱਜੈ ॥

स्मबत स्त्रह सहस भणि्जै ॥ अरध सहस फुनि तीनि कहि्जै ॥

It was Bikrami Samvat 1753;

ਭਾਦ੍ਰਵ ਸੁਦੀ ਅਸ਼ਟਮੀ ਰਵਿ ਵਾਰਾ ॥ ਤੀਰ ਸਤੁੱਦ੍ਰਵ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸੁਧਾਰਾ ॥੪੦੫॥

भाद्रव सुदी अशटमी रवि वारा ॥ तीर सतु्द्रव ग्रंथ सुधारा ॥४०५॥

This book was competed on the banks of Sutlej on Sunday, the eighth Sudi of the month of Bhadon.

                           

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Approximate Distance from nearby cities.

Chandigarh... 110 km

Kiratpur sahib… 37 km

Anandpur Sahib… 24.9 km

Una… 15 km

Hoshiyarpur… 55 km

Gurudwara is located on beautiful place on Satluj Bank just  4 km away from Nangal Bus Stand.  Shiromani Gurudwara Management Committee (SGPC) takes care of this place.  Gurudwara building is very beautiful and it’s in White color made with marble.There is diwan hall and Guru Granth Sahib ji is present there. Langar Hall (community Kitchen) is also there to serve langar to sangat (visitors). You can also offer Karah Prasad. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karah_Parshad) 

                                        My visit to this place

                                 

                             

I visited this place recently while I was staying at Chandigarh. One can easily get bus from Chandigarh Sector 43 Bus stand to reach here. From Nangal bus stand this place is approximately 4 km away I got auto from bus stand to reach here. It was rainy day and because of rain this place was looking more beautiful. It took 15 minutes to reach there. I stayed here for 30 minutes in lap of Guru maharaj and I felt like not going back from there. There were monkeys all around and on adjacent roads. Visitors are not allowed to serve food to monkeys. I didn’t get conveyance to go back to Nangal bus stand so I had to go on foot all the way, but I really enjoyed my walk and there is greenery all around of this place and smell of rain was refreshening.